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A comprehensive set of multiple choice questions and answers covering various aspects of the musculoskeletal system. topics include muscle disorders, bone diseases, joint conditions, and related injuries. it's a valuable resource for students studying human anatomy and physiology, offering self-assessment opportunities to reinforce learning.
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Wasting away or deterioration of muscle is called hypertrophy. ankylosis. atrophy. myositis. - ANSWER atrophy The major supporting element or "glue" in the connective tissue is ligaments. cartilage. collagen. tendons. - ANSWER collagen A progressive degeneration and weakening of the skeletal muscles is known as muscular dystrophy (MD). multiple sclerosis. myasthenia gravis. none of the above. - ANSWER MD A lateral curvature of the spine is known as kyphosis. lordosis. lumbago. scoliosis. - ANSWER scoliosis An infection in a bone, which can lead to an abscess formation and sequestrum if not properly cared for, is called osteomyelitis.
rickets. osteochondroma. osteitis. - ANSWER osteomyelitis A bone that is normally in contact with a joint but becomes separated from that joint causing loss of joint function is a fracture. separation. dislocation. dorsiflexion. - ANSWER Dislocation A strained muscle is more serious than a sprained muscle. True False - ANSWER false The complete skeleton is formed by the end of the third month of gestation. True False - ANSWER true Fractures, or broken bones, are classified by the nature of the fracture, which is the result of the mechanism of injury. True False - ANSWER true Overuse and overpronation are the most common factors that predispose an individual to shin splints. True False - ANSWER true Muscles are classified as either voluntary or involuntary. True False - ANSWER true _____ is an injury that is the result of overuse, overstretching, or forcible stretching of a muscle beyond its functional capacity. It sometimes involves a tendon or ligament. Avulsion
needs the earliest appointment available. neither of the above. both a and b. - ANSWER both a and b
A degenerative disorder of the metatarsal-phalangeal joint of the great toe is called hammertoe. hallux valgus. hallux rigidus. polymyositis. - ANSWER HAllux regidus
The onset of a stiff and painful shoulder after injury or a period of disuse is typical of a compression injury of the shoulder. a shoulder avulsion. bursitis. adhesive capsulitis ("frozen shoulder"). - ANSWER adhesive capsulitis
A bunion is also called hallux valgus.
True False True - ANSWER true
A vitamin D deficiency can cause the abnormal metabolic bone disease called osteoporosis. osteogenesis imperfecta. osteomalacia. osteoclasis. - ANSWER osteomalacia
Chronic, progressive, inflammatory disease of bones and joints caused by degenerative changes in the cartilage is called
chondromalacia osteochondroma osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis - ANSWER osteoarthritis
A tick-carrried bacteria causes ___________, which is characterized by symptoms of arthritis, malaise, myalgia, and neurologic and cardiovascular signs.
ankylosing spondylitis Lyme's disease systemic lupus erythrematosus kyphosis - ANSWER lyme's dideas
Inflammation of the joints caused by the excessive uric acid levels in the blood and joints is
myositis bursitis fibrositis gouty arthritis - ANSWER gouty arthritis
______ is a hereditary group of conditions of the connective tissue that causes an abnormal growth of the extremities. Cardiovascular complications are common.
Paget's Disease
back of the wrist and may be caused by repetitive injury.
ganglion gout hallux valgus chondroma - ANSWER ganglion
_____ is an injury to the shoulder muscles and is usually the result of acute trauma or degenerative changes. It leaves the individual unable to abduct his or her arm. A strain
A frozen shoulder
A torn rotator cuff
Bursitis - ANSWER A frozen shoulders
______ is a surgical procedure necessary because of peripheral vascular disease and consequent gangrene. Trauma, malignancy, or congenital defects are additional reasons.
Amputation
Arthroscopy
Fasciectomy
None of the above - ANSWER amputation
An unpleasant sensation or complication that sometimes follows the removal of an appendage is called
fibrositosis
myositosis
phantom limb
sciatica - ANSWER phantom limb
A strong, tough strand or cord of dense connective tissue that serves as attachment for muscle to bone is
a ligament
cartilage
collagen
a tendon - ANSWER tendon
Tough, dense, fibrous bands of connective tissue that hold bones together are called
ligaments
cartilage
Vaccine for Lyme's disease is readily available.
Lyme's disease only exists in the northeast part of the United States.
None of the above is true. - ANSWER it is curable with early treatment
A bone tumor weakens the bone and makes it more susceptible to fracture when subjected to the slightest strain. This is called
a simple fracture
a pathologic fracture
both of the above
neither of the above a pathologic fracture - ANSWER a patholigic fracture
Tumors in muscles are very common.
True False - ANSWER false
Osteoporosis occurs more often in men in a ratio of 4:1.
True
False - ANSWER False
The majority of joints are of the slightly movable type.
True False - ANSWER false
Inflammation of the bursae is called polymyositis.
True False - ANSWER FAlse
Match the description with the appropriate terms.
Break in bone with wound One side of the bone is bent and the other is broken Fracture twists around the bone Fracture of the radius Fracture of the collar bone A. Compund Fracture B. Colle's fracture C. Clavicular fracture D. Spiral fracture E. Greenstick fracture - ANSWER Break in bone with wound A. Compund Fracture One side of the bone is bent and the other is broken E. Greenstick fracture Fracture twists around the bone D. Spiral fracture Fracture of the radius B. Colle's fracture