joints MCQS

Which of the following correctly matches a foot joint with its type
and primary movement?

A) Subtalar – Synovial ball and socket – Flexion and extension

B) Talocalcaneonavicular – Synovial, ball and socket – Inversion
and eversion
C) Calcaneocuboid – Synovial, hinge – Abduction and adduction
D) Metatarsophalangeal – Synovial, plane – Rotation
 Which of the following correctly matches a foot joint with its
type and primary movement?

A) Subtalar – Synovial ball and socket – Flexion and extension

B) Talocalcaneonavicular – Synovial, ball and socket –
Inversion and eversion
C) Calcaneocuboid – Synovial, hinge – Abduction and
adduction
D) Metatarsophalangeal – Synovial, plane – Rotation
Regarding the joints of the foot, which combination of joint,
ligament, and movement is correctly paired?

A) Calcaneocuboid – Long plantar ligament – Flexion and

extension
B) Talocalcaneonavicular – Spring ligament – Inversion and
eversion
C) Subtalar – Intermetatarsal ligament – Abduction and
adduction
D) Interphalangeal – Bifurcate ligament – Circumduction
Regarding the joints of the foot, which combination of joint,
ligament, and movement is correctly paired?

A) Calcaneocuboid – Long plantar ligament – Flexion and

extension
B) Talocalcaneonavicular – Spring ligament – Inversion and
eversion
C) Subtalar – Intermetatarsal ligament – Abduction and
adduction
D) Interphalangeal – Bifurcate ligament – Circumduction
Which of the following sets of joints are all classified as
plane synovial joints?

A) Cuneonavicular, Subtalar, Interphalangeal

B) Tarsometatarsal, Intermetatarsal, Cuneonavicular
C) Talocalcaneonavicular, Metatarsophalangeal,
Intermetatarsal
D) Superior tibiofibular, Calcaneocuboid,
Metatarsophalangeal
Which of the following sets of joints are all classified as plane
synovial joints?

A) Cuneonavicular, Subtalar, Interphalangeal

B) Tarsometatarsal, Intermetatarsal, Cuneonavicular
C) Talocalcaneonavicular, Metatarsophalangeal, Intermetatarsal
D) Superior tibiofibular, Calcaneocuboid, Metatarsophalangeal
Which structure is involved in both the talocalcaneonavicular
and calcaneocuboid joints, contributing to the midfoot stability
and movement?

A) Talus
B) Navicular
C) Calcaneus
D) Cuboid
Which structure is involved in both the
talocalcaneonavicular and calcaneocuboid joints,
contributing to the midfoot stability and movement?

A) Talus
B) Navicular
C) Calcaneus
D) Cuboid
Match the following joints with their
movements:
1. Subtalar
2. Interphalangeal
3. Metatarsophalangeal
4. Tarsometatarsal
5. Talocalcaneonavicular
A) Flexion and extension
B) Gliding only
C) Flexion, extension, circumduction
D) Inversion and eversion
E) Gliding, inversion and eversion
Which of the following is the correct
sequence?
A) 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B, 5-E
B) 1-E, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D, 5-A
C) 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B, 5-D
D) 1-D, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B, 5-E
Match the following joints with their
movements:
1. Subtalar
2. Interphalangeal
3. Metatarsophalangeal
4. Tarsometatarsal
5. Talocalcaneonavicular
A) Flexion and extension
B) Gliding only
C) Flexion, extension, circumduction
D) Inversion and eversion
E) Gliding, inversion and eversion
Which of the following is the correct
sequence?
A) 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B, 5-E
B) 1-E, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D, 5-A
C) 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B, 5-D
D) 1-D, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B, 5-E
A joint that includes the head of the talus as the 'ball' and the navicular and
calcaneus as the 'socket', stabilized by the spring ligament, is best described as:

A) Calcaneocuboid joint
B) Talocalcaneonavicular joint
C) Subtalar joint
D) Intermetatarsal joint
A joint that includes the head of the talus as the 'ball' and the navicular and
calcaneus as the 'socket', stabilized by the spring ligament, is best described as:

A) Calcaneocuboid joint
B) Talocalcaneonavicular joint
C) Subtalar joint
D) Intermetatarsal joint
A patient presents with limited inversion and eversion of the foot, but
plantarflexion and dorsiflexion are preserved. Which joint is most likely affected?

A) Ankle joint
B) Talocalcaneonavicular joint
C) Interphalangeal joints
D) Tarsometatarsal joint
A patient presents with limited inversion and eversion of the foot, but
plantarflexion and dorsiflexion are preserved. Which joint is most likely
affected?

A) Ankle joint
B) Talocalcaneonavicular joint
C) Interphalangeal joints
D) Tarsometatarsal joint
A trauma patient has a midfoot sprain with tenderness near the bifurcate
ligament. Which joint is most likely involved?

A) Subtalar joint
B) Talocalcaneonavicular joint
C) Calcaneocuboid joint
D) Intermetatarsal joint
A trauma patient has a midfoot sprain with tenderness near the bifurcate
ligament. Which joint is most likely involved?

A) Subtalar joint
B) Talocalcaneonavicular joint
C) Calcaneocuboid joint
D) Intermetatarsal joint
A runner complains of medial arch pain. MRI shows stretching of the spring
(plantar calcaneonavicular) ligament. Which joint’s integrity is most
compromised?

A) Tarsometatarsal
B) Subtalar
C) Talocalcaneonavicular
D) Metatarsophalangeal
A runner complains of medial arch pain. MRI shows stretching of the spring
(plantar calcaneonavicular) ligament. Which joint’s integrity is most
compromised?

A) Tarsometatarsal
B) Subtalar
C) Talocalcaneonavicular
D) Metatarsophalangeal
A footballer presents with lateral foot pain after inversion injury. Examination
reveals strain of the long plantar ligament. Which joint is likely involved?

A) Calcaneocuboid joint
B) Cuneonavicular joint
C) Talocalcaneonavicular joint
D) Superior tibiofibular joint
A footballer presents with lateral foot pain after inversion injury. Examination
reveals strain of the long plantar ligament. Which joint is likely involved?

A) Calcaneocuboid joint
B) Cuneonavicular joint
C) Talocalcaneonavicular joint
D) Superior tibiofibular joint
A 60-year-old patient has difficulty in toe flexion and extension. Which set of joints is
primarily responsible for these movements?

A) Tarsometatarsal and Intermetatarsal

B) Subtalar and Talocalcaneonavicular
C) Metatarsophalangeal and Interphalangeal
D) Cuneonavicular and Calcaneocuboid
A 60-year-old patient has difficulty in toe flexion and extension. Which set of joints is
primarily responsible for these movements?

A) Tarsometatarsal and Intermetatarsal

B) Subtalar and Talocalcaneonavicular
C) Metatarsophalangeal and Interphalangeal
D) Cuneonavicular and Calcaneocuboid
A fracture of the fibular notch of tibia is likely to disrupt which joint and its
associated movement?

A) Inferior tibiofibular – Syndesmosis, contributes to ankle stability

B) Superior tibiofibular – Rotation of the leg
C) Subtalar – Inversion
D) Tarsometatarsal – Gliding
A fracture of the fibular notch of tibia is likely to disrupt which joint and its
associated movement?

A) Inferior tibiofibular – Syndesmosis, contributes to ankle stability

B) Superior tibiofibular – Rotation of the leg
C) Subtalar – Inversion
D) Tarsometatarsal – Gliding
The hip joint is classified as which type of synovial joint?
A) Hinge
B) Pivot
C) Ball and socket
D) Saddle
The hip joint is classified as which type of synovial joint?
A) Hinge
B) Pivot
C) Ball and socket
D) Saddle
Which part of the acetabulum is non-articular?
A) Lunate surface
B) Acetabular notch
C) Acetabular labrum
D) Acetabular fossa
Which part of the acetabulum is non-articular?
A) Lunate surface
B) Acetabular notch
C) Acetabular labrum
D) Acetabular fossa
The structure that deepens the acetabulum and increases its stability is called:
A) Acetabular notch
B) Transverse acetabular ligament
C) Labrum acetabulare
D) Retinacular fibers
Posteriorly, the capsule of the hip joint is attached to the femur
medial to:
A) Intertrochanteric line
B) Intertrochanteric crest
C) Fovea of femoral head
D) Greater trochanter
Posteriorly, the capsule of the hip joint is attached to the femur
medial to:
A) Intertrochanteric line
B) Intertrochanteric crest
C) Fovea of femoral head
D) Greater trochanter
Which ligament of the hip joint prevents hyperextension and is Y-shaped?
A) Pubofemoral ligament
B) Ischiofemoral ligament
C) Round ligament of head
D) Iliofemoral ligament
Which ligament of the hip joint prevents hyperextension and is Y-shaped?
A) Pubofemoral ligament
B) Ischiofemoral ligament
C) Round ligament of head
D) Iliofemoral ligament
The ligament that limits hyperabduction of the hip joint is:
A) Iliofemoral
B) Pubofemoral
C) Ischiofemoral
D) Transverse acetabular
The ligament that limits hyperabduction of the hip joint is:
A) Iliofemoral
B) Pubofemoral
C) Ischiofemoral
D) Transverse acetabular
Which ligament becomes tense during medial rotation of the hip?
A) Iliofemoral
B) Pubofemoral
C) Ischiofemoral
D) Round ligament
Which ligament becomes tense during medial rotation of the hip?
A) Iliofemoral
B) Pubofemoral
C) Ischiofemoral
D) Round ligament
The synovial membrane of the hip joint is continuous with:
A) Obturator foramen
B) Ischiopubic ramus
C) Psoas bursa
D) Gluteal bursa
The synovial membrane of the hip joint is continuous with:
A) Obturator foramen
B) Ischiopubic ramus
C) Psoas bursa
D) Gluteal bursa
The artery that passes within the round ligament and supplies the head of
femur is a branch of:
A) Femoral artery
B) Deep femoral artery
C) Obturator artery
D) Inferior gluteal artery
The artery that passes within the round ligament and supplies the head of femur
is a branch of:
A) Femoral artery
B) Deep femoral artery
C) Obturator artery
D) Inferior gluteal artery
The main blood supply to the femoral head comes from which artery?
A) Lateral circumflex femoral
B) Obturator
C) Medial circumflex femoral
D) Inferior epigastric
The main blood supply to the femoral head comes from which artery?
A) Lateral circumflex femoral
B) Obturator
C) Medial circumflex femoral
D) Inferior epigastric
Which of the following muscles is not a flexor of the hip?
A) Psoas major
B) Sartorius
C) Gluteus maximus
D) Rectus femoris
Which of the following muscles is not a flexor of the hip?
A) Psoas major
B) Sartorius
C) Gluteus maximus
D) Rectus femoris
Medial rotation of the hip is performed by all of the following except:
A) Gluteus medius
B) Gluteus minimus
C) Tensor fascia lata
D) Piriformis
Medial rotation of the hip is performed by all of the following except:
A) Gluteus medius
B) Gluteus minimus
C) Tensor fascia lata
D) Piriformis
Which muscles are responsible for lateral rotation of the hip?
A) Gluteus medius and minimus
B) Tensor fascia lata and gracilis
C) Obturator internus, piriformis, quadratus femoris
D) Adductor longus and gracilis only
Which muscles are responsible for lateral rotation of the hip?
A) Gluteus medius and minimus
B) Tensor fascia lata and gracilis
C) Obturator internus, piriformis, quadratus femoris
D) Adductor longus and gracilis only
Which of the following does not contribute significantly to the stability of the
hip joint?
A) Shape of the femoral head and acetabulum
B) Presence of interosseous membrane
C) Strong surrounding ligaments
D) Surrounding muscles
Which of the following does not contribute significantly to the stability of the
hip joint?
A) Shape of the femoral head and acetabulum
B) Presence of interosseous membrane
C) Strong surrounding ligaments
D) Surrounding muscles
All of the following contribute to hip joint stability except:
A) Labrum acetabulare
B) Iliofemoral ligament
C) Weak capsule
D) Gluteus maximus
All of the following contribute to hip joint stability except:
A) Labrum acetabulare
B) Iliofemoral ligament
C) Weak capsule
D) Gluteus maximus
A child presents with avascular necrosis of the femoral head following trauma.
Which artery was most likely injured, and through which structure did it normally
reach the femoral head?

A) Lateral circumflex femoral artery – through the neck of femur

B) Obturator artery – through the round ligament
C) Inferior gluteal artery – through sciatic notch
D) Medial circumflex femoral artery – through ligament of head
A child presents with avascular necrosis of the femoral head following trauma.
Which artery was most likely injured, and through which structure did it
normally reach the femoral head?

A) Lateral circumflex femoral artery – through the neck of femur

B) Obturator artery – through the round ligament
C) Inferior gluteal artery – through sciatic notch
D) Medial circumflex femoral artery – through ligament of head
Which of the following best explains why the medial circumflex femoral
artery is more critical than the lateral one in adult hip joint perfusion?

A) It travels outside the capsule and supplies the ischium

B) It enters via the transverse ligament directly into the acetabulum
C) It gives the major retinacular branches that ascend along the femoral
neck
D) It supplies the gluteal region and not the hip joint directly
Which of the following best explains why the medial circumflex femoral
artery is more critical than the lateral one in adult hip joint perfusion?

A) It travels outside the capsule and supplies the ischium

B) It enters via the transverse ligament directly into the acetabulum
C) It gives the major retinacular branches that ascend along the femoral
neck
D) It supplies the gluteal region and not the hip joint directly
A patient with paralysis of the gluteus medius and minimus muscles will have
difficulty in which movement, and which ligament remains lax during that
motion?

A) Adduction – Pubofemoral ligament

B) Abduction – Pubofemoral ligament
C) Flexion – Iliofemoral ligament
D) Extension – Ischiofemoral ligament
A patient with paralysis of the gluteus medius and minimus muscles will
have difficulty in which movement, and which ligament remains lax during
that motion?

A) Adduction – Pubofemoral ligament

B) Abduction – Pubofemoral ligament
C) Flexion – Iliofemoral ligament
D) Extension – Ischiofemoral ligament
The knee joint is classified as:
A) Synovial, ball and socket
B) Synovial, modified hinge
C) Cartilaginous, primary
D) Synovial, pivot
The knee joint is classified as:
A) Synovial, ball and socket
B) Synovial, modified hinge
C) Cartilaginous, primary
D) Synovial, pivot
The ligamentum patellae is a continuation of which
structure?
A) Sartorius tendon
B) Common tendon of quadriceps femoris
C) Iliotibial tract
D) Patellar retinaculum
The ligamentum patellae is a continuation of which
structure?
A) Sartorius tendon
B) Common tendon of quadriceps femoris
C) Iliotibial tract
D) Patellar retinaculum
Which of the following is true regarding the articular
surfaces of the knee joint?
A) Includes upper end of fibula
B) Includes anterior surface of patella
C) Includes posterior surface of patella
D) Includes head of tibia only
Which of the following is true regarding the articular
surfaces of the knee joint?
A) Includes upper end of fibula
B) Includes anterior surface of patella
C) Includes posterior surface of patella
D) Includes head of tibia only
Which ligament is firmly attached to the medial meniscus?
A) Lateral collateral ligament
B) Oblique popliteal ligament
C) Medial collateral ligament
D) Patellar retinaculum
Which ligament is firmly attached to the medial meniscus?
A) Lateral collateral ligament
B) Oblique popliteal ligament
C) Medial collateral ligament
D) Patellar retinaculum
The anterior cruciate ligament prevents:
A) Hyperflexion of the knee
B) Anterior displacement of femur on tibia
C) Posterior displacement of femur on tibia
D) Valgus stress
The anterior cruciate ligament prevents:
A) Hyperflexion of the knee
B) Anterior displacement of femur on tibia
C) Posterior displacement of femur on tibia
D) Valgus stress
The posterior cruciate ligament attaches to which femoral
condyle?
A) Lateral
B) Medial
C) Both condyles
D) Neither
The posterior cruciate ligament attaches to which femoral
condyle?
A) Lateral
B) Medial
C) Both condyles
D) Neither
Which of the following correctly pairs a structure and its
effect?
A) Oblique popliteal ligament – strengthens anterior capsule
B) ACL – prevents anterior translation of tibia
C) LCL – attached to medial meniscus
D) MCL – separated from meniscus by popliteus
Which of the following correctly pairs a structure and its
effect?
A) Oblique popliteal ligament – strengthens anterior capsule
B) ACL – prevents anterior translation of tibia
C) LCL – attached to medial meniscus
D) MCL – separated from meniscus by popliteus
The suprapatellar bursa communicates directly with the knee
joint and is located:
A) Behind the ligamentum patellae
B) Deep to the quadriceps femoris
C) Between gastrocnemius and semimembranosus
D) On the posterior aspect of femur
The suprapatellar bursa communicates directly with the knee
joint and is located:
A) Behind the ligamentum patellae
B) Deep to the quadriceps femoris
C) Between gastrocnemius and semimembranosus
D) On the posterior aspect of femur
Which statement is true about cruciate ligaments?
A) They lie within the synovial cavity
B) They are not covered by synovial membrane
C) They are bathed in synovial fluid
D) They lie outside the fibrous capsule
Which statement is true about cruciate ligaments?
A) They lie within the synovial cavity
B) They are not covered by synovial membrane
C) They are bathed in synovial fluid
D) They lie outside the fibrous capsule
Which of the following bursa is most likely to be involved in
a "Baker’s cyst"?
A) Infrapatellar bursa
B) Prepatellar bursa
C) Semimembranosus bursa
D) Suprapatellar bursa
Which of the following bursa is most likely to be involved in
a "Baker’s cyst"?
A) Infrapatellar bursa
B) Prepatellar bursa
C) Semimembranosus bursa
D) Suprapatellar bursa
Which meniscus is circular and more mobile?
A) Medial
B) Lateral
C) Both
D) Neither
Which meniscus is circular and more mobile?
A) Medial
B) Lateral
C) Both
D) Neither
Locking of the knee in extension is primarily achieved by:
A) Semimembranosus
B) Popliteus
C) Anterior cruciate ligament
D) Gastrocnemius
Locking of the knee in extension is primarily achieved by:
A) Semimembranosus
B) Popliteus
C) Anterior cruciate ligament
D) Gastrocnemius
Unlocking of the knee joint when standing is done mainly
by:
A) Quadriceps
B) Sartorius
C) Popliteus
D) Gracilis
Unlocking of the knee joint when standing is done mainly by:
A) Quadriceps
B) Sartorius
C) Popliteus
D) Gracilis
During sitting, unlocking of the knee involves:
A) Lateral rotation of tibia
B) Medial rotation of tibia
C) Medial rotation of femur
D) Abduction of fibula
During sitting, unlocking of the knee involves:
A) Lateral rotation of tibia
B) Medial rotation of tibia
C) Medial rotation of femur
D) Abduction of fibula
The nerve supply of the knee joint includes all of the
following except:
A) Femoral nerve
B) Obturator nerve
C) Tibial nerve
D) Saphenous nerve
The nerve supply of the knee joint includes all of the following
except:
A) Femoral nerve
B) Obturator nerve
C) Tibial nerve
D) Saphenous nerve
The arterial supply of the knee joint is derived primarily from:
A) Deep femoral artery only
B) Genicular anastomosis
C) Obturator artery
D) Popliteus artery directly
The arterial supply of the knee joint is derived primarily
from:
A) Deep femoral artery only
B) Genicular anastomosis
C) Obturator artery
D) Popliteus artery directly
Which combination is most accurate regarding menisci
and ligament relationships?
A) Lateral meniscus – attached to LCL
B) Medial meniscus – mobile and circular
C) Lateral meniscus – separated from LCL by popliteus
D) Medial meniscus – attached to popliteus
Which combination is most accurate regarding menisci and
ligament relationships?
A) Lateral meniscus – attached to LCL
B) Medial meniscus – mobile and circular
C) Lateral meniscus – separated from LCL by popliteus
D) Medial meniscus – attached to popliteus
During trauma, injury to the medial meniscus often occurs
with:
A) Lateral rotation injury
B) Hyperextension alone
C) Damage to MCL and ACL
D) Popliteus tear
During trauma, injury to the medial meniscus often
occurs with:
A) Lateral rotation injury
B) Hyperextension alone
C) Damage to MCL and ACL
D) Popliteus tear
A young athlete hyperextends the knee. Which structure
is at greatest risk?
A) Posterior cruciate ligament
B) Oblique popliteal ligament
C) Anterior cruciate ligament
D) Popliteus tendon
A young athlete hyperextends the knee. Which structure is
at greatest risk?
A) Posterior cruciate ligament
B) Oblique popliteal ligament
C) Anterior cruciate ligament
D) Popliteus tendon
A 22-year-old footballer twists his right knee during a tackle.
He hears a "pop" sound and immediately feels pain and
instability. On examination, there is anterior drawer sign
positive.

What is the most likely injured structure?

A) Posterior cruciate ligament
B) Medial meniscus
C) Anterior cruciate ligament
D) Lateral collateral ligament
A 22-year-old footballer twists his right knee during a tackle.
He hears a "pop" sound and immediately feels pain and
instability. On examination, there is anterior drawer sign
positive.
What is the most likely injured structure?
A) Posterior cruciate ligament
B) Medial meniscus
C) Anterior cruciate ligament
D) Lateral collateral ligament
A young male with valgus force injury to the knee presents
with medial knee pain. MRI shows damage to both the medial
collateral ligament and attached structure.

Which of the following is also likely injured?

A) Lateral meniscus
B) Patellar ligament
C) Medial meniscus
D) Oblique popliteal ligament
A young male with valgus force injury to the knee presents
with medial knee pain. MRI shows damage to both the medial
collateral ligament and attached structure.

Which of the following is also likely injured?

A) Lateral meniscus
B) Patellar ligament
C) Medial meniscus
D) Oblique popliteal ligament
A young male with valgus force injury to the knee presents
with medial knee pain. MRI shows damage to both the
medial collateral ligament and attached structure.

Which of the following is also likely injured?

A) Lateral meniscus
B) Patellar ligament
C) Medial meniscus
D) Oblique popliteal ligament
A young male with valgus force injury to the knee presents
with medial knee pain. MRI shows damage to both the
medial collateral ligament and attached structure.

Which of the following is also likely injured?

A) Lateral meniscus
B) Patellar ligament
C) Medial meniscus
D) Oblique popliteal ligament
The ankle joint is classified as:
A) Synovial, ball and socket
B) Synovial, hinge
C) Fibrous, syndesmosis
D) Synovial, pivot
The ankle joint is classified as:
A) Synovial, ball and socket
B) Synovial, hinge
C) Fibrous, syndesmosis
D) Synovial, pivot
Which of the following bones forms the trochlear surface of
the ankle joint?
A) Tibia
B) Fibula
C) Talus
D) Calcaneus
Which of the following bones forms the trochlear surface of
the ankle joint?
A) Tibia
B) Fibula
C) Talus
D) Calcaneus
Which structure contributes to the medial side of the ankle
joint?
A) Lateral malleolus
B) Medial malleolus
C) Calcaneus
D) Navicular
Which structure contributes to the medial side of the ankle
joint?
A) Lateral malleolus
B) Medial malleolus
C) Calcaneus
D) Navicular
The medial collateral (deltoid) ligament is attached above to:
A) Lateral malleolus
B) Neck of talus
C) Medial malleolus
D) Tuberosity of navicular
The medial collateral (deltoid) ligament is attached above to:
A) Lateral malleolus
B) Neck of talus
C) Medial malleolus
D) Tuberosity of navicular
Which part of the deltoid ligament attaches to the navicular
bone?
A) Anterior tibiotalar
B) Posterior tibiotalar
C) Tibiocalcaneal
D) Tibionavicular
Which part of the deltoid ligament attaches to the navicular
bone?
A) Anterior tibiotalar
B) Posterior tibiotalar
C) Tibiocalcaneal
D) Tibionavicular
The anterior talofibular ligament connects:
A) Medial malleolus to talus
B) Lateral malleolus to neck of talus
C) Tibia to calcaneus
D) Lateral malleolus to navicular
The anterior talofibular ligament connects:
A) Medial malleolus to talus
B) Lateral malleolus to neck of talus
C) Tibia to calcaneus
D) Lateral malleolus to navicular
Which ligament connects the lateral malleolus to the
calcaneus?
A) Calcaneofibular ligament
B) Tibiocalcaneal ligament
C) Posterior talofibular ligament
D) Anterior talofibular ligament
Which ligament connects the lateral malleolus to the
calcaneus?
A) Calcaneofibular ligament
B) Tibiocalcaneal ligament
C) Posterior talofibular ligament
D) Anterior talofibular ligament
Which ligament is divided into four parts?
A) Lateral collateral ligament
B) Posterior ligament
C) Deltoid ligament
D) Anterior talofibular ligament
Which ligament is divided into four parts?
A) Lateral collateral ligament
B) Posterior ligament
C) Deltoid ligament
D) Anterior talofibular ligament
The fibrous connection between the lower ends of tibia and
fibula is called:
A) Interosseous tibiofibular ligament
B) Anterior talofibular ligament
C) Deltoid ligament
D) Tibionavicular ligament
The fibrous connection between the lower ends of tibia and
fibula is called:
A) Interosseous tibiofibular ligament
B) Anterior talofibular ligament
C) Deltoid ligament
D) Tibionavicular ligament
The ankle joint capsule is thinnest at which region?
A) Medially
B) Laterally
C) Anteriorly and posteriorly
D) All sides equally
The ankle joint capsule is thinnest at which region?
A) Medially
B) Laterally
C) Anteriorly and posteriorly
D) All sides equally
The sternoclavicular joint is classified as:
A) Synovial, hinge
B) Synovial, saddle
C) Synovial, plane
D) Cartilaginous
The sternoclavicular joint is classified as:
A) Synovial, hinge
B) Synovial, saddle
C) Synovial, plane
D) Cartilaginous
The sternoclavicular joint is formed between the sternal
end of the clavicle and:
A) Acromion of scapula
B) Body of sternum
C) Manubrium sterni and 1st costal cartilage
D) 2nd rib and xiphoid process
The sternoclavicular joint is formed between the sternal
end of the clavicle and:
A) Acromion of scapula
B) Body of sternum
C) Manubrium sterni and 1st costal cartilage
D) 2nd rib and xiphoid process
The joint capsule of the sternoclavicular joint is reinforced
by:
A) Interclavicular ligament
B) Costoclavicular ligament
C) Sternoclavicular ligaments
D) Coracoclavicular ligament
The joint capsule of the sternoclavicular joint is reinforced by:
A) Interclavicular ligament
B) Costoclavicular ligament
C) Sternoclavicular ligaments
D) Coracoclavicular ligament
The structure that divides the sternoclavicular joint into two
compartments is the:
A) Synovial membrane
B) Costoclavicular ligament
C) Articular disc
D) Manubrium sterni
The structure that divides the sternoclavicular joint into two
compartments is the:
A) Synovial membrane
B) Costoclavicular ligament
C) Articular disc
D) Manubrium sterni
Which ligament anchors the clavicle to the first rib?
A) Coracoclavicular
B) Sternoclavicular
C) Costoclavicular
D) Acromioclavicular
Which ligament anchors the clavicle to the first rib?
A) Coracoclavicular
B) Sternoclavicular
C) Costoclavicular
D) Acromioclavicular
The acromioclavicular joint is formed between:
A) Sternal end of clavicle and manubrium
B) Acromion and spine of scapula
C) Lateral end of clavicle and acromion of scapula
D) Coracoid process and clavicle
The acromioclavicular joint is formed between:
A) Sternal end of clavicle and manubrium
B) Acromion and spine of scapula
C) Lateral end of clavicle and acromion of scapula
D) Coracoid process and clavicle
The acromioclavicular joint is what type of joint?
A) Synovial, hinge
B) Synovial, ball and socket
C) Synovial, plane
D) Fibrous
The acromioclavicular joint is what type of joint?
A) Synovial, hinge
B) Synovial, ball and socket
C) Synovial, plane
D) Fibrous
Which ligaments reinforce the acromioclavicular joint
capsule?
A) Anterior and posterior acromioclavicular ligaments
B) Superior and inferior acromioclavicular ligaments
C) Conoid and trapezoid ligaments
D) Sternoclavicular ligaments
Which ligaments reinforce the acromioclavicular joint
capsule?
A) Anterior and posterior acromioclavicular ligaments
B) Superior and inferior acromioclavicular ligaments
C) Conoid and trapezoid ligaments
D) Sternoclavicular ligaments
The accessory ligament that suspends the scapula from the
clavicle is the:
A) Costoclavicular ligament
B) Acromioclavicular ligament
C) Coracoclavicular ligament
D) Interclavicular ligament
The accessory ligament that suspends the scapula from the
clavicle is the:
A) Costoclavicular ligament
B) Acromioclavicular ligament
C) Coracoclavicular ligament
D) Interclavicular ligament
The coracoclavicular ligament consists of:
A) Acromial and clavicular parts
B) Superior and inferior bands
C) Conoid and trapezoid parts
D) Anterior and posterior divisions
The coracoclavicular ligament consists of:
A) Acromial and clavicular parts
B) Superior and inferior bands
C) Conoid and trapezoid parts
D) Anterior and posterior divisions
The ligament that directly connects the coracoid process to the
clavicle is the:
A) Acromioclavicular ligament
B) Coracoacromial ligament
C) Coracoclavicular ligament
D) Costoclavicular ligament
The ligament that directly connects the coracoid process to
the clavicle is the:
A) Acromioclavicular ligament
B) Coracoacromial ligament
C) Coracoclavicular ligament
D) Costoclavicular ligament
Which of the following is an intra-articular structure of the
sternoclavicular joint?
A) Meniscus
B) Articular disc
C) Bursa
D) Fibrous pad
Which of the following is an intra-articular structure of the
sternoclavicular joint?
A) Meniscus
B) Articular disc
C) Bursa
D) Fibrous pad
The shoulder joint is classified as:
A) Synovial, hinge
B) Synovial, pivot
C) Synovial, ball and socket (polyaxial)
D) Cartilaginous, primary
The shoulder joint is classified as:
A) Synovial, hinge
B) Synovial, pivot
C) Synovial, ball and socket (polyaxial)
D) Cartilaginous, primary
The glenoid cavity is deepened by which of the following
structures?
A) Articular disc
B) Glenoid ligament
C) Labrum glenoidale
D) Transverse scapular ligament
The glenoid cavity is deepened by which of the following
structures?
A) Articular disc
B) Glenoid ligament
C) Labrum glenoidale
D) Transverse scapular ligament
The capsule of the shoulder joint attaches laterally to:
A) Surgical neck of humerus
B) Greater tubercle
C) Anatomical neck (except inferiorly)
D) Shaft of humerus
The capsule of the shoulder joint attaches laterally to:
A) Surgical neck of humerus
B) Greater tubercle
C) Anatomical neck (except inferiorly)
D) Shaft of humerus
The supraglenoid tubercle lies:
A) Outside the joint capsule
B) Inside the synovial cavity
C) Inside the capsule but outside the synovial membrane
D) Inside both capsule and synovial membrane
The supraglenoid tubercle lies:
A) Outside the joint capsule
B) Inside the synovial cavity
C) Inside the capsule but outside the synovial membrane
D) Inside both capsule and synovial membrane
Glenohumeral ligaments are classified as:
A) Accessory ligaments
B) True ligaments
C) False ligaments
D) Intracapsular ligaments
Glenohumeral ligaments are classified as:
A) Accessory ligaments
B) True ligaments
C) False ligaments
D) Intracapsular ligaments
The transverse humeral ligament bridges over which
structure?
A) Surgical neck
B) Bicipital groove
C) Glenoid cavity
D) Coracoid process
The transverse humeral ligament bridges over which
structure?
A) Surgical neck
B) Bicipital groove
C) Glenoid cavity
D) Coracoid process
The coracoacromial ligament forms part of which
important structure?
A) Acromioclavicular joint
B) Coracoclavicular ligament
C) Coracoacromial arch
D) Rotator cuff
The coracoacromial ligament forms part of which important
structure?
A) Acromioclavicular joint
B) Coracoclavicular ligament
C) Coracoacromial arch
D) Rotator cuff
Which muscle initiates the first 18 degrees of
abduction?
A) Middle deltoid
B) Supraspinatus
C) Trapezius
D) Teres major
Which muscle initiates the first 18 degrees of
abduction?
A) Middle deltoid
B) Supraspinatus
C) Trapezius
D) Teres major
Which muscle is responsible for medial rotation of the
shoulder?
A) Teres minor
B) Infraspinatus
C) Subscapularis
D) Supraspinatus
Which muscle is responsible for medial rotation of the
shoulder?
A) Teres minor
B) Infraspinatus
C) Subscapularis
D) Supraspinatus
The movement of raising the arm above the head is assisted
by:
A) Pectoralis minor
B) Rhomboid major
C) Trapezius and serratus anterior
D) Teres major and subclavius
The movement of raising the arm above the head is assisted
by:
A) Pectoralis minor
B) Rhomboid major
C) Trapezius and serratus anterior
D) Teres major and subclavius
Which of the following is a negative bony factor affecting
shoulder stability?
A) Deep glenoid cavity
B) Large coracoid process
C) Large humeral head and shallow glenoid
D) Glenoid labrum
Which of the following is a negative bony factor affecting
shoulder stability?
A) Deep glenoid cavity
B) Large coracoid process
C) Large humeral head and shallow glenoid
D) Glenoid labrum
The main muscular stabilizers of the shoulder joint are:
A) Pectoralis major and trapezius
B) Biceps and triceps
C) Rotator cuff muscles
D) Deltoid and latissimus dorsi
The main muscular stabilizers of the shoulder joint are:
A) Pectoralis major and trapezius
B) Biceps and triceps
C) Rotator cuff muscles
D) Deltoid and latissimus dorsi
All of the following muscles form the rotator cuff except:
A) Supraspinatus
B) Subscapularis
C) Teres major
D) Teres minor
All of the following muscles form the rotator cuff except:
A) Supraspinatus
B) Subscapularis
C) Teres major
D) Teres minor
Which muscle helps prevent upward dislocation of the shoulder
joint?
A) Deltoid
B) Long head of biceps
C) Infraspinatus
D) Pectoralis major
Which muscle helps prevent upward dislocation of the shoulder
joint?
A) Deltoid
B) Long head of biceps
C) Infraspinatus
D) Pectoralis major
The long head of the biceps in relation to the shoulder joint is:
A) Intra-capsular and intra-synovial
B) Extra-capsular and intra-synovial
C) Intra-capsular and extra-synovial
D) Extra-capsular and extra-synovial
The long head of the biceps in relation to the shoulder joint is:
A) Intra-capsular and intra-synovial
B) Extra-capsular and intra-synovial
C) Intra-capsular and extra-synovial
D) Extra-capsular and extra-synovial
The elbow joint is classified as:
A) Synovial, pivot
B) Synovial, hinge
C) Cartilaginous, primary
D) Synovial, plane
The elbow joint is classified as:
A) Synovial, pivot
B) Synovial, hinge
C) Cartilaginous, primary
D) Synovial, plane
Bones forming the humero-ulnar part:
A) Capitulum and radial head
B) Trochlea and trochlear notch
C) Capitulum and coronoid process
D) Trochlea and radial head
Bones forming the humero-ulnar part:
A) Capitulum and radial head
B) Trochlea and trochlear notch
C) Capitulum and coronoid process
D) Trochlea and radial head
The elbow joint capsule is continuous inferiorly with:
A) Inferior radioulnar joint
B) Annular ligament
C) Olecranon bursa
D) Coronoid fossa
The elbow joint capsule is continuous inferiorly with:
A) Inferior radioulnar joint
B) Annular ligament
C) Olecranon bursa
D) Coronoid fossa
Ligament related to ulnar nerve:
A) Annular
B) Oblique cord
C) Ulnar collateral
D) Radial collateral
Ligament related to ulnar nerve:
A) Annular
B) Oblique cord
C) Ulnar collateral
D) Radial collateral
During elbow flexion, radial head enters:
A) Olecranon fossa
B) Radial fossa
C) Coronoid fossa
D) Capitular fossa
During elbow flexion, radial head enters:
A) Olecranon fossa
B) Radial fossa
C) Coronoid fossa
D) Capitular fossa
Muscle not involved in elbow flexion:
A) Brachialis
B) Biceps
C) Brachioradialis
D) Triceps
Muscle not involved in elbow flexion:
A) Brachialis
B) Biceps
C) Brachioradialis
D) Triceps
Radial collateral ligament attaches to:
A) Capitulum
B) Ulnar tuberosity
C) Annular ligament
D) Medial epicondyle
Radial collateral ligament attaches to:
A) Capitulum
B) Ulnar tuberosity
C) Annular ligament
D) Medial epicondyle
Superior radioulnar joint type:
A) Hinge
B) Pivot
C) Saddle
D) Plane
Superior radioulnar joint type:
A) Hinge
B) Pivot
C) Saddle
D) Plane
Annular ligament attaches to:
A) Capitulum
B) Neck of radius
C) Margins of radial notch
D) Ulnar tuberosity
Annular ligament attaches to:
A) Capitulum
B) Neck of radius
C) Margins of radial notch
D) Ulnar tuberosity
Quadrate ligament connects:
A) Olecranon and radius
B) Neck of radius and below radial notch
C) Capitulum and ulna
D) Radius and annular ligament
Quadrate ligament connects:
A) Olecranon and radius
B) Neck of radius and below radial notch
C) Capitulum and ulna
D) Radius and annular ligament
Oblique cord connects:
A) Radial head and coronoid process
B) Ulnar tuberosity and radius shaft
C) Neck of radius and trochlea
D) Capitulum and annular ligament
Oblique cord connects:
A) Radial head and coronoid process
B) Ulnar tuberosity and radius shaft
C) Neck of radius and trochlea
D) Capitulum and annular ligament
Middle radioulnar joint type:
A) Synovial
B) Cartilaginous
C) Fibrous
D) Ball and socket
Middle radioulnar joint type:
A) Synovial
B) Cartilaginous
C) Fibrous
D) Ball and socket
Fiber direction in interosseous membrane:
A) Upward and medial
B) Downward and medial
C) Horizontal
D) Vertical
Fiber direction in interosseous membrane:
A) Upward and medial
B) Downward and medial
C) Horizontal
D) Vertical
Function of interosseous membrane:
A) Rotation
B) Stability
C) Shock absorption
D) Supination
Function of interosseous membrane:
A) Rotation
B) Stability
C) Shock absorption
D) Supination
Inferior radioulnar joint articulation:
A) Radial head and trochlea
B) Head of ulna and ulnar notch of radius
C) Capitulum and ulna
D) Radius and annular ligament
Inferior radioulnar joint articulation:
A) Radial head and trochlea
B) Head of ulna and ulnar notch of radius
C) Capitulum and ulna
D) Radius and annular ligament
Movement at inferior radioulnar joint:
A) Flexion/extension
B) Abduction
C) Pronation/supination
D) Rotation/circumduction
Movement at inferior radioulnar joint:
A) Flexion/extension
B) Abduction
C) Pronation/supination
D) Rotation/circumduction
Supination is done by:
A) Pronator teres, quadratus
B) Supinator, biceps brachii
C) Brachialis, brachioradialis
D) Extensor carpi radialis, flexor carpi radialis
Supination is done by:
A) Pronator teres, quadratus
B) Supinator, biceps brachii
C) Brachialis, brachioradialis
D) Extensor carpi radialis, flexor carpi radialis
Pronation is done by:
A) Biceps and supinator
B) Pronator teres and quadratus
C) Palmaris longus and brachialis
D) Extensor carpi radialis and teres major
Pronation is done by:
A) Biceps and supinator
B) Pronator teres and quadratus
C) Palmaris longus and brachialis
D) Extensor carpi radialis and teres major
In supination:
A) Palm faces posterior
B) Radius crosses ulna
C) Radius is lateral to ulna
D) Thumb is medial
In supination:
A) Palm faces posterior
B) Radius crosses ulna
C) Radius is lateral to ulna
D) Thumb is medial
In pronation:
A) Radius and ulna are parallel
B) Radius is lateral
C) Thumb is lateral
D) Radius crosses ulna
In pronation:
A) Radius and ulna are parallel
B) Radius is lateral
C) Thumb is lateral
D) Radius crosses ulna
Wrist joint type:
A) Synovial, pivot
B) Synovial, hinge
C) Synovial, ellipsoid
D) Cartilaginous
Wrist joint type:
A) Synovial, pivot
B) Synovial, hinge
C) Synovial, ellipsoid
D) Cartilaginous
Bones articulating with radius in wrist joint:
A) Scaphoid and lunate
B) Triquetrum and lunate
C) Pisiform and triquetrum
D) Scaphoid and trapezium
Bones articulating with radius in wrist joint:
A) Scaphoid and lunate
B) Triquetrum and lunate
C) Pisiform and triquetrum
D) Scaphoid and trapezium
Bone articulating with articular disc in wrist
joint:
A) Lunate
B) Scaphoid
C) Triquetrum
D) Trapezium
Bone articulating with articular disc in wrist
joint:
A) Lunate
B) Scaphoid
C) Triquetrum
D) Trapezium
Ulnar collateral ligament attaches to:
A) Styloid of ulna and pisiform/triquetrum
B) Styloid of radius and scaphoid
C) Ulna and scaphoid
D) Radius and lunate
Ulnar collateral ligament attaches to:
A) Styloid of ulna and pisiform/triquetrum
B) Styloid of radius and scaphoid
C) Ulna and scaphoid
D) Radius and lunate
Radial collateral ligament attaches to:
A) Radius and trapezium
B) Styloid of radius and scaphoid
C) Ulna and pisiform
D) Scaphoid and lunate
Radial collateral ligament attaches to:
A) Radius and trapezium
B) Styloid of radius and scaphoid
C) Ulna and pisiform
D) Scaphoid and lunate
Movement not allowed at wrist joint:
A) Flexion
B) Extension
C) Rotation
D) Adduction
Movement not allowed at wrist joint:
A) Flexion
B) Extension
C) Rotation
D) Adduction
Muscle not flexing the wrist:
A) Palmaris longus
B) Flexor carpi radialis
C) Flexor digitorum superficialis
D) Extensor carpi radialis
Muscle not flexing the wrist:
A) Palmaris longus
B) Flexor carpi radialis
C) Flexor digitorum superficialis
D) Extensor carpi radialis
Muscle extending the wrist:
A) Flexor carpi ulnaris
B) Flexor pollicis longus
C) Extensor carpi radialis brevis
D) Pronator quadratus
Muscle extending the wrist:
A) Flexor carpi ulnaris
B) Flexor pollicis longus
C) Extensor carpi radialis brevis
D) Pronator quadratus
Ulnar collateral ligament attaches between:
A) Radius and triquetrum
B) Ulna and scaphoid
C) Styloid of ulna and pisiform + triquetrum
D) Ulna and trapezium
Ulnar collateral ligament attaches between:
A) Radius and triquetrum
B) Ulna and scaphoid
C) Styloid of ulna and pisiform + triquetrum
D) Ulna and trapezium
Radial collateral ligament attaches between:
A) Radius and scaphoid
B) Ulna and pisiform
C) Radius and lunate
D) Ulna and scaphoid
Radial collateral ligament attaches between:
A) Radius and scaphoid
B) Ulna and pisiform
C) Radius and lunate
D) Ulna and scaphoid
Palmar radiocarpal ligament is located on:
A) Posterior aspect
B) Medial side
C) Anterior aspect
D) Lateral side
Palmar radiocarpal ligament is located on:
A) Posterior aspect
B) Medial side
C) Anterior aspect
D) Lateral side
Wrist adduction is performed by:
A) Extensor carpi radialis and flexor carpi radialis
B) Flexor carpi ulnaris and extensor carpi ulnaris
C) Pronator teres and flexor carpi radialis
D) Palmaris longus and extensor digitorum
Wrist adduction is performed by:
A) Extensor carpi radialis and flexor carpi
radialis
B) Flexor carpi ulnaris and extensor carpi
ulnaris
C) Pronator teres and flexor carpi radialis
D) Palmaris longus and extensor digitorum
Wrist abduction is performed by:
A) Extensor carpi ulnaris and flexor carpi ulnaris
B) Flexor carpi radialis and extensor carpi
radialis longus and brevis
C) Extensor digiti minimi and flexor carpi ulnaris
D) Flexor digitorum profundus and extensor
indicis
Wrist abduction is performed by:
A) Extensor carpi ulnaris and flexor carpi ulnaris
B) Flexor carpi radialis and extensor carpi
radialis longus and brevis
C) Extensor digiti minimi and flexor carpi ulnaris
D) Flexor digitorum profundus and extensor
indicis
First carpometacarpal joint is:
A) Plane synovial
B) Hinge synovial
C) Condyloid
D) Saddle biaxial synovial
First carpometacarpal joint is:
A) Plane synovial
B) Hinge synovial
C) Condyloid
D) Saddle biaxial synovial
Intercarpal joints are:
A) Condyloid
B) Saddle
C) Plane synovial
D) Hinge
Intercarpal joints are:
A) Condyloid
B) Saddle
C) Plane synovial
D) Hinge
Intermetacarpal joints exist between:
A) Carpal and metacarpal bones
B) Heads of metacarpals
C) Bases of medial 4 metacarpals
D) Distal phalanges
Intermetacarpal joints exist between:
A) Carpal and metacarpal bones
B) Heads of metacarpals
C) Bases of medial 4 metacarpals
D) Distal phalanges
Metacarpophalangeal joints are:
A) Hinge
B) Condyloid, biaxial
C) Pivot
D) Plane
Metacarpophalangeal joints are:
A) Hinge
B) Condyloid, biaxial
C) Pivot
D) Plane
Interphalangeal joints allow:
A) Flexion only
B) Rotation
C) Flexion and extension
D) Abduction and adduction
Interphalangeal joints allow:
A) Flexion only
B) Rotation
C) Flexion and extension
D) Abduction and adduction
Thumb has how many interphalangeal
joints?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 1
D) 4
Thumb has how many interphalangeal joints?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 1
D) 4
Which finger has no middle phalanx?
A) Thumb
B) Index
C) Little
D) Ring
Which finger has no middle phalanx?
A) Thumb
B) Index
C) Little
D) Ring
 made by:
Dr Ammar Gamal and Dr Moustafa Wagdy