MSK quiz questions & answers Flashcards
What is the correct definition of the anatomical term?
1) Protraction
2) Unilateral
3) Proximal
4) Depression
5) Ipsilateral
6) Caudad
1) Protraction: Movement in anterior direction
2) Unilateral: Located on one side of the midline
3) Proximal: Closer to the origin/trunk
4) Depression: Movement in inferior direction
5) Ipsilateral: Located on the same side of the midline
6) Caudad: Structure closer to the feet
You are at the gym and attempt to pick up a heavy weight. Even with your immense strength and effort, you are unable to move the weight off the rack. What type of muscle action are you engaging in?
Isometric: Tightening/activation of a muscle with no change in muscle length or joint movement.
What term can be used to describe the movement shown in the image?
Extension
What term would best describe the indicated structure in the image?
Foramen
What term can be used to describe the movement shown in the image?
Flexion
Describe the function of the following synovial joints:
1) Pivot
2) Planar Synovial
3) Hinge
4) Saddle
5) Ball and Socket
6) Ellipsoid
1) Pivot: Surfaces allowing uniaxial movement
2) Planar Synovial: Flat surface permitting slide and glide
3) Hinge: Permits uniaxial motion in flexion and extension
4) Saddle: Reciprocal convex/concave surfaces
5) Ball and Socket: Round surface permitting triaxial motion
6) Ellipsoid: Oval surface permitting flexion/extension/adduction/abduction
You are in the clinic observing a physician perform a routine wellness checkup on an 11 month old child. During the examination the physician comments on the appearance and nature of the infants sutures. What type of joint is the physician referring to?
Fibrous
Which term is used to describe the portion of a long bone that participates in an articulation joint?
Epiphysis
What is the term for a muscle that decreases the angle of the joint?
Flexor
What is the term for the muscle that brings a bone towards the midline of the body?
Adductor
Which of the following cervical vertebrae do not have a body?
a) C2
b) C1
c) C7
d) C3
e) C5
b) C1
What are all of the articular joints formed by rib #4?
T3 & T4 vertebral bodies, TVP of T4 and sternal body
Which of the following features is found only on a cervical vertebrae?
a) Mammillary process
b) Intervertebral foramen
c) Articular process
d) Transverse foramen
e) Transverse costal facet
d) Transverse foramen
Which of the following joint classifications applies to the intervertebral joint between vertebrae and the intervertebral disc?
a) synarthrosis
b) diarthrosis
c) fibrous
d) amphiarthrosis
d) amphiarthrosis
The articular facet of a rib tubercle articulates with?
The transverse process of a thoracic vertebrae
How would you describe the costovertebral joint of the thoracic spine?
Planar joint