The Knee Joint Differs from Other Large, Complex Synovial Joints

question 74

Multiple Choice

The knee joint differs from other large, complex synovial joints of the body in which of the following features?

• A) It is a hinge joint.
• B) It is reinforced by ligaments.
• C) It is rarely dislocated.
• D) It is composed of two joints within a complex synovial capsule.
• E) The knee joint does not differ from other joints.

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Definitions:

Surfactant

A fatty molecule on the respiratory membranes.

Alveoli

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.

Hyaline Membrane

A thickened, protein-rich film lining the alveoli (air sacs) in the lungs, often seen in respiratory distress syndrome.

Respiratory Membrane

A thin barrier in the lungs where gas exchange occurs, allowing oxygen to enter the bloodstream and carbon dioxide to be expelled.