PTA Geography Knowledge 4

Question 1

The glenohumeral joint is classified as which type of synovial joint?

Accepted Answer

Ball-and-socket joint

Answer

Hinge joint

Answer

Pivot joint

Answer

Saddle joint

Question 2

Which carpal bone articulates directly with the radius at the radiocarpal joint?

Accepted Answer

Scaphoid

Answer

Hamate

Answer

Trapezium

Answer

Pisiform

Question 3

The atlanto-axial joint allows which primary movement of the cervical spine?

Accepted Answer

Rotation

Answer

Flexion and extension

Answer

Lateral flexion

Answer

Compression and distraction

Question 4

Which joint connects the axial skeleton to the upper extremity?

Accepted Answer

Sternoclavicular joint

Answer

Glenohumeral joint

Answer

Acromioclavicular joint

Answer

Scapulothoracic joint

Question 5

The subtalar (talocalcaneal) joint primarily allows which motion?

Accepted Answer

Inversion and eversion

Answer

Dorsiflexion and plantarflexion

Answer

Toe flexion and extension

Answer

Abduction and adduction

Question 6

The patella is classified as which type of bone?

Accepted Answer

Sesamoid bone

Answer

Long bone

Answer

Short bone

Answer

Flat bone

Question 7

Which joint is formed by the articulation of the first metatarsal and the medial cuneiform?

Accepted Answer

Tarsometatarsal (Lisfranc) joint

Answer

Metatarsophalangeal joint

Answer

Interphalangeal joint

Answer

Calcaneocuboid joint