Pub Med (First year activities)

All are characteristics of synovial joints Except: a. A joint cavity is present b. A capsule binds the articulating bones c. The articular ends of bones-are covered by synovial membrane d. Intraarticular discs may be present e. They are freely mobile joints

The growing end of a bone is: a. The end that ossifies sooner b. The end that lies opposite to direction of the nutrient artery c. The lower end of humerus d. The upper end of femur e. Lower end of tibia

All the following statements regarding the epiphyseal plate of cartilage are true Except: a. It is formed of fibrocartilage b. It helps to increase length of the shaft of a bone c. It intervenes between epiphysis and diaphysis d. It ossifies earlier in females e. It may be mistaken for a fracture of a bone on x￾ray

All of the following are parts of synovial joint except: a. Articular cartilage b. Synovial cavity c. Joint capsule d. Tendon sheath

Which joint is involved in wrist flexion? a. Humeroulnar joint b. Radiocarpal joint c. Carpometacarpal joint d. Interphalangeal joint

What is the primary function of the appendicular skeleton? a. Protection of vital organs b. Support and movement c. Production of blood cells d. Storage of minerals

Longitudinal growth of a long bone occurs at the: A. Diaphysis B. Epiphyseal plate C. Periosteum D. Medullary cavity

Sesamoid bones develop within.......

Which of the following belongs to the axial skeleton? A. Femur B. Humerus C. Sternum D. Scapula

What is the primary movement of the shoulder joint when throwing a ball? a. Flexion b. Extension c. Abduction d. Rotation