Unit 1 Lecture 5: Joints of the Lower Limb Flashcards
1
Q
Which of the following can beclassified as plane joint(s)?
A) Metatarsophalangeal joints B) Distal tibiofibular joint C) Interphalangeal joints D) Tibiofemoral joint (i.e. knee joint allowing flexion/extension) E)Intertarsal joints
A
Intertarsal joints
2
Q
The hip joint is classified as a __________ joint.
A
ball-and-socket
3
Q
The Ankle is a ____ joint
A
hinge
4
Q
The Knee (tibiofemoral is a _____ joint
A
hinge
5
Q
The Metatarsophanlangeal is a ____ joint
A
condyloid
6
Q
Which of the following is NOT an example of a synovial joint of the lower limb?
A) Interphalangeal B) Ankle C) Distal tibiofibular D) Metatarsophalangeal E) Tibiofemoral (i.e. knee joint that allows flexion and extension)
A
Distal tibiofibular
7
Q
Inversion and eversion occurs primarily between which two tarsal bones?
A
Talus and calcaneus
