Joint Quiz

What is the main function of the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee joint?

• Provides stability to the knee by preventing forward movement of the tibia.

• Connects the femur to the fibula.

• Allows for the rotation of the knee.

• Supports the lateral movement of the knee.

What is the place where two bones meet called?

• Ligament

• Joint

• Tendon

• Cartilage

What is responsible for keeping bones far enough apart so they don’t rub against each other as they move?

• Ligaments

• Muscles

• Joints

• Cartilage

What holds bones in place?

• Muscles

• Joints

• Ligaments

• Tendons

What type of muscles work in pairs as flexors and extensors?

• Synergistic muscles

• Antagonistic muscles

• Stabilizer muscles

• Isometric muscles

What is the primary function of tendons?

• Attach muscles to bones

• Attach bones to bones

• Connect nerves to muscles

• Connect skin to muscles

What do ligaments connect?

• Muscles to bones

• Bones to bones

• Nerves to muscles

• Skin to muscles

What is a characteristic of immovable joints?

• They allow free movement between bones.

• They are interlocked and held together by connective tissues.

• They are found in the knee.

• They are flexible and elastic.

Where can immovable joints be found in the human body?

• Elbow

• Knee

• Skull

• Wrist

What type of movement do slightly movable joints permit?

• No movement

• A small amount of movement

• Full range of movement

• Unlimited movement