Quiz on Tendons, Ligaments, and Joints

What is the role of a tendon?

• Connects muscle to bone

• Connects bone to bone

• Cushions joints

• Produces synovial fluid

What is the function of a ligament?

• Connects muscle to bone

• Connects bone to bone

• Secretes synovial fluid

• Protects the joint capsule

What is the role of cartilage in joints?

• Connects muscle to bone

• Provides cushioning and reduces friction

• Produces synovial fluid

• Encloses the joint capsule

What is the function of synovial fluid?

• Connects muscle to bone

• Lubricates joints

• Cushions joints

• Protects the joint capsule

What is the role of the synovial membrane?

• Produces synovial fluid

• Connects bone to bone

• Cushions joints

• Connects muscle to bone

What is the function of a joint capsule?

• Encloses and protects the joint

• Connects muscle to bone

• Produces synovial fluid

• Cushions joints

Which of the following muscles is located in the upper arm and is responsible for flexing the elbow?

• Bicep Brachii

• Rectus Abdominis

• Deltoid

• Rectus Femoris

Which muscle is primarily responsible for extending the elbow?

• Deltoid

• Tricep Brachii

• Rectus Femoris

• Rectus Abdominis

Which muscle is located in the shoulder and is responsible for arm abduction?

• Rectus Abdominis

• Deltoid

• Bicep Brachii

• Rectus Femoris

Which muscle is located in the abdomen and is responsible for flexing the lumbar spine?

• Rectus Abdominis

• Deltoid

• Tricep Brachii

• Rectus Femoris