Joint Mechanics / Arthrokinematics – MCQs 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. Arthrokinematics refers to: (A) Movement of bones in space (B) Accessory movements within a joint (C) Muscle contractions (D) Nervous control of joints 2. The three main types of arthrokinematic motions are: (A) Flexion, extension, rotation (B) Roll, glide, spin (C) Abduction, adduction, rotation (D) Open, closed, neutral 3. In a convex-on-concave movement, the convex surface glides: (A) In the same direction as the roll (B) In the opposite direction of the roll (C) Without gliding (D) Always upward 4. In a concave-on-convex movement, the concave surface glides: (A) Same direction as bone movement (B) Opposite to bone movement (C) Randomly (D) Only backward 5. Rolling of one joint surface on another occurs when: (A) New points meet new points (B) Same point meets same point (C) Same point meets new point (D) No contact 6. During pure spin, movement occurs around: (A) Vertical axis (B) Mechanical axis of rotation (C) Line of gravity (D) Base of support 7. An example of spin in the body is: (A) Hip flexion (B) Forearm supination at the radial head (C) Knee flexion (D) Wrist extension 8. Glide in arthrokinematics is best described as: (A) Linear movement of one joint surface over another (B) Curved movement (C) Rotational spin (D) Random motion 9. Roll and glide must occur together to: (A) Maintain joint congruency (B) Increase joint instability (C) Prevent joint motion (D) Increase friction 10. The convex-concave rule is applied to understand: (A) Direction of muscle pull (B) Direction of joint surface glide (C) Strength of ligaments (D) Amount of joint rotation 11. Which joint demonstrates roll, glide, and spin? (A) Hip joint (B) Knee joint (C) Shoulder joint (D) All of the above 12. Close-packed position of a joint means: (A) Maximum congruency of surfaces (B) Maximum laxity (C) Minimum stability (D) No contact 13. Loose-packed position provides: (A) More stability (B) Less stability and more mobility (C) No motion (D) Pain relief only 14. Example of close-packed position: (A) Knee in 25° flexion (B) Hip in full extension and internal rotation (C) Elbow at 90° (D) Ankle in plantarflexion 15. In the knee joint, the femoral condyles roll and glide: (A) In opposite directions (B) In the same direction (C) Without rolling (D) Vertically only 16. The arthrokinematic motion at the shoulder during abduction involves: (A) Superior roll, inferior glide (B) Inferior roll, superior glide (C) Pure spin only (D) Anterior glide only 17. Which joint primarily allows spinning motion? (A) Hip joint (B) Radioulnar joint (C) Knee joint (D) Wrist joint 18. Glide without roll may lead to: (A) Joint impingement (B) Free mobility (C) Stability (D) No pain 19. Arthrokinematic motions are also called: (A) Accessory motions (B) Physiological motions (C) Secondary movements (D) Gross movements 20. Physiological motions are: (A) Roll, glide, spin (B) Flexion, extension, abduction, rotation (C) Only rotation (D) Only gliding 21. In knee flexion from extension, tibia glides: (A) Posteriorly (B) Anteriorly (C) Laterally (D) Superiorly 22. Joint mobilization techniques in physiotherapy are based on: (A) Muscle strength (B) Arthrokinematic principles (C) Blood supply (D) Nerve conduction 23. Loss of accessory motion results in: (A) Hypermobility (B) Hypomobility and stiffness (C) Increased strength (D) Neutral alignment 24. Which arthrokinematic motion is involved in elbow flexion? (A) Roll only (B) Roll and glide (C) Spin only (D) None 25. The concave-convex rule is useful in: (A) Muscle testing (B) Designing mobilization techniques (C) Nerve conduction studies (D) Gait training 26. Joint play movements can be tested by: (A) Muscle strength testing (B) Manual therapy techniques (C) Reflex testing (D) ROM measurement only 27. Which is a close-packed position for the knee? (A) 90° flexion (B) Full extension (C) 45° flexion (D) Neutral position 28. The shoulder joint in loose-packed position is at: (A) Full abduction (B) 55° abduction and 30° horizontal adduction (C) 90° flexion (D) Neutral rotation 29. In closed kinetic chain movement of knee flexion, the femur glides: (A) Anteriorly (B) Posteriorly (C) Laterally (D) Superiorly 30. The roll of femoral condyles during knee flexion is: (A) Anterior (B) Posterior (C) Superior (D) Lateral 31. Which is NOT an arthrokinematic movement? (A) Spin (B) Glide (C) Roll (D) Flexion 32. Arthrokinematics focuses on: (A) Gross limb motion (B) Small joint surface motion (C) Muscle contractions (D) Bone density 33. In ankle dorsiflexion, the talus glides: (A) Posteriorly (B) Anteriorly (C) Superiorly (D) Laterally 34. Mobilization grades are applied to improve: (A) Arthrokinematic movements (B) Muscle contractions (C) Circulation (D) Flexibility only 35. Which position allows maximum joint mobility? (A) Close-packed (B) Loose-packed (C) Fixed position (D) Rigid position 36. Arthrokinematic restriction may result from: (A) Muscle weakness (B) Capsular tightness (C) Nerve injury only (D) Bone density 37. The hip joint during flexion undergoes: (A) Posterior roll, anterior glide (B) Anterior roll, posterior glide (C) Superior glide only (D) Pure spin 38. In the temporomandibular joint, opening involves: (A) Roll then glide (B) Glide then roll (C) Spin only (D) Flexion only 39. Arthrokinematic spin occurs at: (A) Shoulder during abduction (B) Hip during flexion (C) Radioulnar joint during pronation-supination (D) Knee during flexion 40. The elbow joint during extension shows: (A) Anterior roll and glide (B) Posterior roll and glide (C) Pure spin (D) Lateral glide 41. A restriction in glide affects: (A) Stability only (B) Range of motion (C) Strength only (D) Muscle tone 42. The concave surface of the tibia glides in which direction during knee extension? (A) Anteriorly (B) Posteriorly (C) Superiorly (D) Laterally 43. Loose-packed position is used clinically for: (A) Stability (B) Joint mobilization (C) Muscle strength testing (D) Fixation 44. In shoulder external rotation, the humeral head glides: (A) Anteriorly (B) Posteriorly (C) Superiorly (D) Inferiorly 45. Ankle plantarflexion involves talar glide: (A) Anterior (B) Posterior (C) Superior (D) Inferior 46. Spin can occur with: (A) Internal-external rotation at hip (B) Elbow flexion (C) Wrist extension (D) Knee extension only 47. In arthrokinematics, congruency means: (A) Perfect surface fit between joint surfaces (B) Increased ROM (C) Muscle balance (D) Nerve control 48. Joint lubrication and nutrition depend on: (A) Arthrokinematic motion (B) Muscle tension (C) Circulation (D) Bone density 49. An abnormal glide may lead to: (A) Hypomobility or hypermobility (B) Increased stability (C) Improved strength (D) No effect 50. Knowledge of arthrokinematics is essential in: (A) Manual therapy (B) Sports training (C) Orthopedic rehabilitation (D) All of the above Related Posts:Joint Mechanics and Range of Motion – MCQsMechanics of Structures / Engineering Mechanics MCQs - CivilJoint biomechanics MCQsBone and Joint Infections MCQsJoint Disorders MCQsJoint Classifications and Kinematics – MCQs