Musculoskeletal Assessment Flashcards
What is the main function of the 206 bones in the human body?
a) Storage of minerals
b) Support
c) Hematopoiesis
d) Muscles
What covers the ends of bones, is avascular, and aids in movement?
a) Muscles
b) Cartilage
c) Tendons
d) Ligaments
What connects bone to bone?
a) Muscles
b) Tendons
c) Ligaments
d) Cartilage
What connects muscles to bones?
a) Cartilage
b) Tendons
c) Ligaments
d) Smooth muscles
What is the process of blood cell formation in the bone marrow called?
a) Hematopoiesis
b) Muscle contraction
c) Mineralization
d) Synovial joint formation
What is the primary function of synovial joints?
a) Protection
b) Movement
c) Support
d) Mineral storage
Which type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movement?
a) Skeletal
b) Smooth
c) Cardiac
d) None of the above
Which type of joint is not surrounded by a synovial membrane?
a) Synovial joint
b) Non-synovial joint
c) Ligamentous joint
d) Cartilaginous joint
Answer: b) Support
Answer: b) Cartilage
Answer: c) Ligaments
Answer: b) Tendons
Answer: a) Hematopoiesis
Answer: b) Movement
Answer: a) Skeletal
Answer: b) Non-synovial joint
Which type of joint is characterized by bones that are connected by hyaline cartilage?
a. Synarthroses
b. Amphiarthroses
c. Diathrosis Joints
Which type of joint is immovable?
a. Synarthroses
b. Amphiarthroses
c. Diathrosis Joints
Which type of joint is characterized by bones in very close contact, separated by a thin layer of fibrous connective tissue?
a. Synarthroses
b. Amphiarthroses
c. Diathrosis Joints
Which type of diathrosis joint is characterized by a rounded surface of one bone fitting into a ring of another bone and allows for rotational movement?
a. Pivot
b. Condyloid
c. Saddle
d. Ball & Socket
e. Hinge
f. Gliding
Which type of diathrosis joint is characterized by a convex surface of one bone fitting into a concave surface of another bone and allows for movement in two directions?
a. Pivot
b. Condyloid
c. Saddle
d. Ball & Socket
e. Hinge
f. Gliding
Which type of diathrosis joint is characterized by both bones having a saddle-shaped surface and allows for movement in multiple directions?
a. Pivot
b. Condyloid
c. Saddle
d. Ball & Socket
e. Hinge
f. Gliding
Which type of diathrosis joint is characterized by a ball-shaped surface of one bone fitting into a socket-shaped surface of another bone and allows for movement in multiple directions?
a. Pivot
b. Condyloid
c. Saddle
d. Ball & Socket
e. Hinge
f. Gliding
Which type of diathrosis joint is characterized by a cylindrical projection of one bone fitting into a corresponding concavity of another bone and allows for movement in one direction?
a. Pivot
b. Condyloid
c. Saddle
d. Ball & Socket
e. Hinge
f. Gliding
Which type of diathrosis joint is characterized by bones that slide over each other and allows for limited movement in multiple directions?
a. Pivot
b. Condyloid
c. Saddle
d. Ball & Socket
e. Hinge
f. Gliding
Answer: b. Amphiarthroses
Answer: a. Synarthroses
Answer: a. Synarthroses
Answer: a. Pivot
Answer: b. Condyloid
Answer: c. Saddle
Answer: d. Ball & Socket
Answer: e. Hinge
Answer: f. Gliding
Question 1: What type of joint occurs between the axis and atlas in the neck?
A) Pivot
B) Condyloid
C) Saddle
Question 2: What type of joint occurs between the metacarpals and phalanges?
A) Pivot
B) Condyloid
C) Saddle
Question 3: What type of joint allows for a wide range of movement due to the complementary shapes of two bones?
A) Pivot
B) Condyloid
C) Saddle
Question 4: Where is the only saddle joint in the body located?
A) Knee
B) Wrist
C) Thumb
Answer: A) Pivot
Answer: B) Condyloid
Answer: C) Saddle
Answer: C) Thumb
Which type of joint allows the widest range of motion including rotation?
a. Ball-and-Socket
b. Hinge
c. Gliding
What type of joint permits only flexion and extension?
a. Ball-and-Socket
b. Hinge
c. Gliding
Which type of joint allows sliding or twisting without any circular movement?
a. Ball-and-Socket
b. Hinge
c. Gliding
Answer: a. Ball-and-Socket
Answer: b. Hinge
Answer: c. Gliding
Which of the following is a result of circulating hormones during pregnancy?
a. Decreased mobility in joints
b. Increased mobility in joints
c. No effect on mobility in joints
d. Increased muscle mass
What is lordosis?
a. A condition where there is decreased height due to shortening of the vertebral column
b. A change in maternal posture during pregnancy
c. A genetic disorder that affects skeletal structures
d. An age-related disease that leads to osteoporosis
Which of the following is true regarding osteoporosis in aging adults?
a. It is not a normal part of the aging process
b. There is no decrease in height associated with osteoporosis
c. It is a normal part of the aging process
d. Osteoporosis leads to an increase in muscle mass
What happens to fat and muscle mass in aging adults?
a. Both fat and muscle mass increase
b. Both fat and muscle mass decrease
c. Fat mass decreases and muscle mass increases
d. Fat mass decreases and muscle mass decreases
Which of the following is an example of a cultural consideration that can affect physical development?
a. A genetic predisposition to osteoporosis
b. A cultural tradition of physical activity
c. A cultural preference for a particular body type
d. A genetic disorder that affects skeletal structures
Answer: b. Increased mobility in joints
Answer: b. A change in maternal posture during pregnancy
Answer: c. It is a normal part of the aging process
Answer: d. Fat mass decreases and muscle mass decreases
Answer: c. A cultural preference for a particular body type
What is a sprain?
A) Pulling or tearing injury to the muscles
B) Pulling or tearing injury to the ligaments
C) A cut or puncture wound
D) None of the above
Which of the following is a common symptom of a sprain?
A) Sudden muscle weakness
B) Joint pain and swelling
C) Skin discoloration
D) All of the above
When does the pain and swelling associated with a sprain typically get worse?
A) Immediately after the injury
B) Within a few minutes of the injury
C) Several hours after the injury
D) The pain and swelling do not get worse
What are some common locations for sprains to occur?
A) Elbow, hip, and neck joints
B) Ankle, knee, finger, wrist, and shoulder joints
C) Knee, wrist, and shoulder joints
D) None of the above
How does an ankle sprain usually occur?
A) By falling forward
B) By falling backward
C) By twisting the ankle inward
D) By twisting the ankle outward
Which part of the ankle is typically affected in an ankle sprain?
A) Medial aspect
B) Lateral aspect
C) Anterior aspect
D) Posterior aspect
What is often heard at the time of an ankle sprain injury?
A) Crackling sound
B) Grinding sound
C) “Snap” or “pop” sound
D) None of the above
Where does the pain and swelling typically occur in an ankle sprain?
A) Medial aspect of the ankle
B) Lateral aspect of the ankle
C) Anterior aspect of the ankle
D) Posterior aspect of the ankle
Answer: B
Answer: B
Answer: C
Answer: B
Answer: C
Answer: B
Answer: C
Answer: B
What is a strain?
a) A tear in a bone
b) Damage to a muscle or its attached tendons
c) A break in a joint
d) An inflammation of a nerve
What is another name for a muscle strain?
a) Tear
b) Fracture
c) Break
d) Pull
Which of the following is NOT a sign or symptom of a muscle strain?
a) Swelling
b) Redness
c) Numbness
d) Pain at rest
What is one common sign of a muscle strain?
a) Tightness
b) Itching
c) Heat
d) Weakness of the muscle or tendons
What can a person with a muscle strain experience?
a) No pain at all
b) Pain only with movement
c) Pain only at rest
d) Both pain at rest and with movement
Answer: b) Damage to a muscle or its attached tendons
Answer: d) Pull
Answer: c) Numbness
Answer: d) Weakness of the muscle or tendons
Answer: d) Both pain at rest and with movement
Which of the following tests is used to assess for carpel tunnel syndrome?
a) Bulge sign
b) McMurray’s test
c) Phalen’s test
d) Goniometer
Which of the following tests is used to assess for effusion in the knee joint?
a) Phalen’s test
b) Bulge sign
c) McMurray’s test
d) Goniometer
Which of the following tests is used to assess for a meniscal tear in the knee joint?
a) Goniometer
b) Phalen’s test
c) Bulge sign
d) McMurray’s test
Which of the following tools is used to measure the degree of flexion in a joint?
a) McMurray’s test
b) Phalen’s test
c) Goniometer
d) Bulge sign
Answer: c) Phalen’s test
Answer: b) Bulge sign
Answer: d) McMurray’s test
Answer: c) Goniometer
What is the medical term for an abnormal curvature of the spine?
A. Scoliosis
B. Kyphosis
C. Lordosis
D. Bowleg
What is the medical term for an excessive outward curvature of the spine?
A. Scoliosis
B. Kyphosis
C. Lordosis
D. Bowleg
What is the medical term for an excessive forward curvature of the upper spine?
A. Scoliosis
B. Kyphosis
C. Lordosis
D. Bowleg
What is the medical term for a deformity in which the legs appear bowed outwards?
A. Scoliosis
B. Kyphosis
C. Lordosis
D. Bowleg
What is the medical term for a deformity in which the knees touch when the legs are straightened?
A. Scoliosis
B. Kyphosis
C. Lordosis
D. Knock knees
What is the medical term for a condition in which the hip joint is dislocated at birth?
A. Congenital dislocated hip
B. Scoliosis
C. Kyphosis
D. Lordosis
What is the medical term for a condition in which muscles waste away?
A. Atrophy
B. Contractures
C. Gout
D. Arthritis
What is the medical term for a condition in which there is permanent shortening of muscles or tendons?
A. Atrophy
B. Contractures
C. Gout
D. Arthritis
What is the medical term for a type of arthritis that causes sudden attacks of joint pain and swelling?
A. Atrophy
B. Contractures
C. Gout
D. Arthritis
What is the medical term for a condition in which there is inflammation of the joints, causing pain and stiffness?
A. Atrophy
B. Contractures
C. Gout
D. Arthritis
What is the medical term for a condition that causes widespread pain and tenderness in the muscles and soft tissues?
A. Fibromyalgia
B. Lupus (SLE)
C. Club foot
D. Hammer toes
What is the medical term for a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, and organs?
A. Fibromyalgia
B. Lupus (SLE)
C. Club foot
D. Hammer toes
What is the medical term for a deformity in which the foot is twisted out of shape or position?
A. Fibromyalgia
B. Lupus (SLE)
C. Club foot
D. Hammer toes
What is the medical term for a condition in which one or more toes are bent into a claw-like position?
A. Fibromyalgia
B. Lupus (SLE)
C. Club foot
D. Hammer toes
Answer: D. Hammer toes
What is the medical term for inflammation of a bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that cushions and lubricates a joint?
A. Bursitis
B. Synovitis
C. Ankylosis
What is the medical term for inflammation of the synovial membrane, which lines the joints?
A. Bursitis
B. Synovitis
C. Ankylosis
What is the medical term for a stiffening or fusion of a joint due to bone growth?
A. Bursitis
B. Synovitis
C. Ankylosis
Answer: A. Scoliosis
Answer: C. Lordosis
Answer: B. Kyphosis
Answer: D. Bowleg
Answer: D. Knock knees
Answer: A. Congenital dislocated hip
Answer: A. Atrophy
Answer: B. Contractures
Answer: C. Gout
Answer: D. Arthritis
Answer: A. Fibromyalgia
Answer: B. Lupus (SLE)
Answer: C. Club foot
Answer: D. Hammer toes
Answer: A. Bursitis
Answer: B. Synovitis
Answer: C. Ankylosis
What is Spina bifida?
a) A type of bone cancer
b) A birth defect that affects the spine and spinal cord
c) A type of autoimmune disorder
d) An inherited disorder that affects the kidneys
What is a Bunion?
a) A type of bone fracture
b) An inflammation of the joints caused by infection
c) A painful bump on the side of the foot
d) A type of skin cancer
What is Carpal tunnel?
a) A painful condition of the hand and fingers caused by compression of a nerve in the wrist
b) A type of bone cancer that affects the wrist
c) An inflammation of the cartilage in the wrist
d) A type of bacterial infection that affects the hand and fingers
What is Marfan’s disease?
a) An inherited disorder that affects the connective tissue
b) A type of autoimmune disorder
c) A type of skin cancer
d) An inflammation of the joints caused by infection
What is Osteoporosis?
a) A type of bone cancer
b) A condition that causes bones to become weak and brittle
c) An inflammation of the joints caused by infection
d) A type of autoimmune disorder
What is a Herniated disk?
a) A type of bone fracture
b) An inflammation of the cartilage in the back
c) A condition in which a spinal disc ruptures and the gel-like substance inside leaks out
d) A type of bacterial infection that affects the spine
What is a Meniscal tear?
a) A type of bone cancer that affects the knee
b) An inflammation of the cartilage in the knee
c) A condition in which the meniscus, a piece of cartilage in the knee, tears
d) A type of bacterial infection that affects the knee
Answer: b
Answer: c
Answer: a
Answer: a
Answer: b
Answer: c
Answer: c
