Classification of Bones, Joints and Cartilage
- Previous year questions on Classification of Bones, Joints and Cartilage for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Anatomy section of the exam.
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- 78 live questions in Classification of Bones, Joints and Cartilage.
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Q1.Inferior tibiofibular joint is which type of joint
- AGomphosis
- BCondylar
- CSyndesmosis✓ Correct answer
- DSynchondrosis
Q2.Untrue about articular cartilage is
- ACovers the articular surfaces of all synovial joints
- BIs of hyaline variety in all synovial joints✓ Correct answer
- CNo ossification with age
- DIs devoid of nerves, vessels and perichondrium
Q3.Primary cartilaginous joint is called as:
- ASymphyses.
- BSynchondrosis.✓ Correct answer
- CSyndesmosis.
- DSynarthroses.
Q4.Greatest movement is seen in which type of joint:
- AAmphiarthroses.
- BDiarthroses.✓ Correct answer
- CSynarthroses.
- DNone.
Q5.Inorganic component of bone is:
- A35%
- B45%
- C85%
- D65%✓ Correct answer
Q6.Compression of bone is resisted by:
- AProtein component
- Blipid component
- CCollagen component
- DMineral component✓ Correct answer
Q7.Example of synarthroses is / are:
- ASuture
- BSyndesmosis.
- CGomphosis.
- DAll of the above.✓ Correct answer
Q8.Abnormal development of a joint is known as:
- ASynostosis.✓ Correct answer
- BDysostosis.
- CBoth
Q9.All of the following are diarthroses type of joint except:
- APlane
- BSymphyses.✓ Correct answer
- CCondyloid.
- DSaddle.
Q10.The joint which histologically & morphologically best simulate the TMJ is
- A5th costochondral graft
- B3rd metatarsal graft
- CSternoclavicular graft✓ Correct answer
- DNone of the above
Answer key
Q1: C. Syndesmosis; Q2: B. Is of hyaline variety in all synovial joints; Q3: B. Synchondrosis; Q4: B. Diarthroses; Q5: D. 65%; Q6: D. Mineral component; Q7: D. All of the above; Q8: A. Synostosis; Q9: B. Symphyses; Q10: C. Sternoclavicular graft.
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