Level 2 Anatomy and Physiology

Unit 1 – The skeleton

Lesson 1.8 – Further questions on joints

Level 2 Anatomy and Physiology
Lesson 1.8 Further questions on joints

Note: You can only complete these activities online.

Step 1 – Question 1
Question: Is the following statement true or false?

"We normally classify joints as freely moveable, immoveable and slightly

moveable."
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Step 2 – Question 2

Question: Is the following statement true or false?

"A ligamentous joint is a good example of an immoveable joint."

Step 3 – Question 3
Question: Is the following statement true or false?

"Both articular cartilage and synovial fluid help to prevent bones rubbing against
each other."

Step 4 – Question 4
Question: Is the following statement true or false?

"Ball-and-socket joints allow flexion and extension."

Step 5 – Question 5
Question: Is the following statement true or false?

"Hinge joints allow flexion and extension."

Step 6 – Question 6

Question: Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Think about your
reasons for your views.

"Joints should be made as flexible as possible, because people with inflexible

joints are more prone to injury."

Step 7 to 16 – Question 7

Fill in the blanks using the words below:

patella, thigh, straight, bent, protection, cartilage, joint, tibia, femur, tendons

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Level 2 Anatomy and Physiology
Lesson 1.8 Further questions on joints

The ____________ muscles are attached at the hip and the top of the

_____________. The front thigh muscles pull the knee ______________ while the

muscles at the back of the thigh pull the leg to the ______________ position.

The ____________ or kneecap is lined with _____________, and is located in the

_______________ that link the front thigh muscles to the _____________. The

bone is not in contact with the joint; it functions to provide ______________ for the

knee and to prevent the tendons from rubbing against the _______________.

Step 17 – Question 8
Select the appropriate movement possibilities for the elbow joint.

 Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation and circumduction

 Flexion and extension
 Very limited movement

Step 18 – Question 9
Select the appropriate movement possibilities for the shoulder joint.

 Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation and circumduction

 Flexion and extension
 Very limited movement

Step 19 – Question 10

Select the appropriate movement possibilities for the lower back.

 Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation and circumduction

 Flexion and extension
 Flexion, extension, lateral flexion, but limited rotation

Step 20 – Question 11
Select the appropriate movement possibilities for the knee joint.

 Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation and circumduction

 Flexion and extension
 Very limited movement

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Level 2 Anatomy and Physiology
Lesson 1.8 Further questions on joints

Step 21 – Question 12
Select the appropriate movement possibilities for the hip joint.

 Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation and circumduction

 Flexion and extension
 Very limited movement

Step 22 – Results Note: This page gives you your results for this lesson.
This lesson contained a 12 question quiz on Joints.

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