Classification of Joints & Joint Injuries

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a structural category of joints?

• fibrous

• cartilaginous

• synovial

• arthritic

Multiple Choice

Joints are also categorized by mobility.

A joint that is freely moveable is called...?

• arthritic

• amphiarthrotic

• synarthrotic

• diarthrotic

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct joint type:

This type of joint allows gliding & sliding nonaxial movement, but the movement is typically very slight (Ex/ intercarpal joints)

• plane

• ball & socket

• hinge

• condylar

• pivot

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct joint type:

This type of joint allows only monaxial rotation (Ex/ proximal radio-ulnar joint)

• plane

• saddle

• hinge

• condylar

• pivot

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct joint type:

This type of joint allows biaxial angular movement with simple convex & concave surfaces (Ex/ radiocarpal joint)

• ball & socket

• saddle

• hinge

• condylar

• pivot

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct joint type:

This type of joint allows angular & monaxial movement (Ex/ ankle, elbow)

• ball & socket

• saddle

• hinge

• condylar

• pivot

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct joint type:

This type of joint allows biaxial angular movement due to its complex articular surfaces (Ex/1st carpometacarpal joint = thumb)

• ball & socket

• saddle

• hinge

• condylar

• pivot

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct joint type:

This type of joint allows triaxial movement, including angular, rotation & circumduction (Ex/ hip, shoulder)

• ball & socket

• saddle

• hinge

• condylar

• pivot

Multiple Choice

Meniscal tears often occur due to which of the following?

• difficulty extending the knee

• the bulging of a disc

• the removal of the meniscus

• forceful twisting or rotating of the knee

Multiple Choice

A sprain occurs in which supportive structure at a joint?

• bursa

• meniscus

• ligament

• fatty pad

Multiple Choice

Which of the following joints is the MOST commonly dislocated?

• wrist

• knee

• elbow

• shoulder

• ankle

Multiple Choice

Any joint injury that ends in -itis means that THIS is occurring.

• inflammation

• antibody production

• fluid loss

• release of hormones

Multiple Choice

Arthritis consists of all rheumatic diseases that affect synovial joints.

What symptoms are generally associated with these conditions?

• loss of intracellular fluid

• decrease in RBCs

• increase in WBCs

• pain & stiffness

Match

Match the description with the type of arthritis described.

• Caused by the wear & tear of joint surfaces or genetic factors affecting collagen formation; most common form; typically affects people over 60

• Autoimmune, chronic condition resulting from one's own immune system attacking the lining of joints, as well as the bone beneath; results (over time) in joint deformity; inflammation of this condition can damage other parts of the body

• Sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness, & tenderness in one or more joints, most often the big toe; symptoms may come & go; caused by the accumulation of urate crystals (formed from high levels of uric acid in blood = certain foods & beverages increase source of uric acid) in the joint

osteoarthritis

rheumatoid arthritis

gouty arthritis

• osteoarthritis

• rheumatoid arthritis

• gouty arthritis