Deck 13: Muscular and Skeletal Systems

Question 1

The term myeloplegia indicates:

A)condition of fungus.
B)softening of the cartilage.
C)herniated meniscus.
D)none of these.

Answer 1

none of these.

Question 2

Which of the following terms means a grating sound from broken bones or a clicking or crackling sound from joints?

A)gout
B)crepitation
C)kyphosis
D)contracture

Answer 2

crepitation

Question 3

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct definition?

A)TKR: total knee replacement
B)T12: twelfth thoracic vertebra
C)ortho: straight
D)Fx: family history

Answer 3

Fx: family history

Question 4

The term puboprostatic indicates:

A)pertaining to the back of the pelvis.
B)pertaining to behind the patella.
C)pertaining to the pubis and prostate.
D)pertaining to disease of the prostate.

Question 5

The term lordoscoliosis indicates:

A)back pain.
B)pathological condition of the back.
C)abnormal condition of crookedness and backward bend.
D)inflammation of the back.

Question 6

The correct definition of sprain is:

A)injury to muscle due to violent contraction or excessive forcible stretching.
B)autoimmune motor disorder that causes progressive muscle fatigue and weakness.
C)complete or incomplete tear in ligaments around a joint.
D)abnormal increase in curvature of lumbar vertebrae causing swayback.

Question 7

Which of the following terms means pertaining to muscle and skeleton?

A)iliolumbar
B)myocardial
C)sternocostal
D)none of these

Question 8

Which of the following terms means an autoimmune motor disorder that causes progressive muscle fatigue and weakness?

A)rheumatoid arthritis
B)herniated disk
C)myasthenia gravis
D)gout

Question 9

Which of the following terms means instrument for cutting cartilage?

A)chondrotomy
B)osteotripsy
C)costectomy
D)chondrotome

Question 10

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct definition?

A)L1: first lumbar vertebra
B)THR: total hip replacement
C)IM: intermediate
D)DJD: degenerative joint disease

Question 11

The term tibiometry means:

A)measurement of the tibia.
B)tumor of the tibia.
C)disease of the tibia.
D)instrument for measuring the tibia.

Question 12

The correct definition of contracture is:

A)compression of median nerve causing pain or numbness in wrist, hand, and fingers.
B)a grating sound from broken bones or a clicking or crackling sound from joints.
C)abnormal increase in curvature of thoracic vertebrae causing hunchback.
D)fibrosis of connective tissue that decreases mobility of a joint.

Question 13

Which of the following terms means abnormal increase in curvature of thoracic vertebrae causing hunchback?

A)kyphosis
B)gout
C)lordosis
D)herniated disk

Question 14

The correct definition of strain is:

A)injury to muscle due to violent contraction or excessive forcible stretching.
B)complete or incomplete tear in ligaments around a joint.
C)herniation of the soft center of an intervertebral disk between two vertebrae.
D)fibrosis of connective tissue, which decreases mobility of a joint.

Question 15

The term scoliokyphosis indicates:

A)study of crooked movement.
B)abnormal condition involving crookedness and a hump.
C)condition of crooked movement.
D)abnormal condition of a stiff joint.

Question 16

The correct definition of gout is:

A)hereditary from of arthritis characterized by uric acid accumulation in the joints, especially in the great toe.
B)a grating sound from broken bones or a clicking or crackling sound from joints.
C)autoimmune motor disorder that causes progressive muscle fatigue and weakness.
D)abnormal increase in curvature of lumbar vertebrae causing swayback.

Question 17

Which of the following terms means pertaining to the sternum and ribs?

A)sternocostal
B)fibular
C)tarso
D)antisternalcostal

Question 18

The correct definition of lordosis is:

A)hereditary form of arthritis characterized by uric acid accumulation in the joints, especially in the great toe.
B)abnormal increase in curvature of lumbar vertebrae causing swayback.
C)autoimmune motor disorder that causes progressive muscle fatigue and weakness.
D)abnormal increase in curvature of thoracic vertebrae causing hunchback.

Question 19

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct definition?

A)BKA: below the knee amputation
B)C4: fourth cervical vertebra
C)TKR: total knee replacement
D)AK: arthritis of the knee

Question 20

Which of the following abbreviations is NOT matched with the correct definition?

A)AKA: above the knee replacement
B)AP: anteroposterior
C)S2: second sacral vertebra
D)RA: rheumatoid arthritis

Question 21

Which of the following abbreviations indicates an anatomical location?

A)DTR
B)IM
C)UE
D)OT

Question 22

All of the following disorders involve the feet EXCEPT:

A)gout.
B)plantar fasciitis.
C)hallux valgus.
D)ganglion cyst.

Question 23

Which of the following terms is NOT matched with the correct definition?

A)humeroma: tumor of the humerus
B)laminectomy: surgical excision of the lamina
C)phalangeal: pertaining to the phalanges
D)tendotome: cutting into the tendon

Question 24

Which of the following tests is most likely to identify osteoporosis?

A)bone marrow aspiration
B)dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry
C)bone scan
D)arthrography

Question 25

All of the following disorders involve the arm or shoulder EXCEPT:

A)carpal tunnel syndrome.
B)adhesive capsulitis.
C)kyphosis.
D)rotator cuff tear.

Question 26

All of the following abbreviations indicate a surgical procedure EXCEPT:

A)TKR.
B)ADL.
C)AKA.
D)ORIF.

Question 27

Which of the following tests will most likely identify the presence of inflammation?

A)erythrocyte sedimentation rate
B)creatine kinase
C)electromyogram
D)rheumatoid factor

Question 28

Which of the following terms means hereditary, progressive, terminal disease that causes muscle atrophy and death, usually by age 20?

A)gout
B)rheumatoid arthritis
C)muscular dystrophy
D)myasthenia gravis

Question 29

Which of the following disorders affects the lumbar vertebrae?

A)kyphosis
B)lordosis
C)muscular dystrophy
D)gout

Question 30

A patient with would MOST likely complain of increasing fatigue and muscle weakness.

A)scoliosis
B)osteoarthritis
C)myasthenia gravis
D)crepitation

Question 31

The term osteoarthropathy means:

A)disease of the bone and joint.
B)abnormal condition of the bone and cartilage.
C)swelling of the bone and joint.
D)destruction of the bone and cartilage.

Question 32

A patient with rheumatoid arthritis would MOST likely suffer from which of the following symptoms?

A)scoliosis
B)arthralgia
C)myostasis
D)osteopenia

Question 33

Which of the following terms means a compression of median nerve causing pain or numbness in wrist, hand, and fingers?

A)carpal tunnel syndrome
B)crepitation
C)lordosis
D)gout

Question 34

The term parasternal means:

A)pain in the sternum.
B)movement of the sternum.
C)around the ribs.
D)pertaining to near the sternum.

Question 35

Which of the following conditions causes loss of range of motion in the shoulder?

A)crepitation
B)hallux rigidus
C)adhesive capsulitis
D)osteitis deformans

Question 36

The term osteomyelitis means:

A)bone and bone marrow infection.
B)movement of the bone.
C)sensation of the bone.
D)abnormal condition of the bone and bone marrow.

Question 37

Which of the following disorders may affect organ systems as well as joints?

A)scoliosis
B)osteoarthritis
C)muscular dystrophy
D)rheumatoid arthritis

Question 38

Which of the following conditions has the MOST negative impact on a person's posture?

A)carpal tunnel syndrome
B)gout
C)kyphosis
D)crepitation

Question 39

The term costochondrosis indicates:

A)painful condition of the ribs.
B)surgical puncture of the skin and ribs.
C)cancer of the carpus.
D)abnormal condition of the ribs and cartilage.

Question 40

Which of the following abbreviations indicates a location on the lower extremities?

A)AP
B)AK
C)BE
D)AS

Question 41

Which combining form means vertebrae?

A)spondyl/o
B)sacr/o
C)stern/o
D)scoli/o

Question 42

Match each diagnostic procedure with the correct definition.
bone marrow aspiration

A)Bone marrow specimen removed from cortex of a flat bone for analysis
B)Used to detect abnormalities in bone density
C)Isoenzyme in skeletal and cardiac muscle released into the blood when muscle cells are damaged
D)Records electrical activity of skeletal muscles; used to diagnose neuromuscular disorders
E)Rate at which red blood cells settle in a tube of unclotted blood; an elevated value indicates inflammation
F)A blood test used to identify RA

Question 43

Match each diagnostic procedure with the correct definition.
bone scan

A)Bone marrow specimen removed from cortex of a flat bone for analysis
B)Used to detect abnormalities in bone density
C)Isoenzyme in skeletal and cardiac muscle released into the blood when muscle cells are damaged
D)Records electrical activity of skeletal muscles; used to diagnose neuromuscular disorders
E)Rate at which red blood cells settle in a tube of unclotted blood; an elevated value indicates inflammation
F)A blood test used to identify RA

Question 44

All of the following abbreviations pertain to a type of arthritis EXCEPT:

A)OA.
B)RA.
C)JRA.
D)BKA.

Question 45

Match each diagnostic procedure with the correct definition.
ESR

A)Bone marrow specimen removed from cortex of a flat bone for analysis
B)Used to detect abnormalities in bone density
C)Isoenzyme in skeletal and cardiac muscle released into the blood when muscle cells are damaged
D)Records electrical activity of skeletal muscles; used to diagnose neuromuscular disorders
E)Rate at which red blood cells settle in a tube of unclotted blood; an elevated value indicates inflammation
F)A blood test used to identify RA

Question 46

Which combining form means bent backward?

A)scoli/o
B)lumb/o
C)lamin/o
D)lord/o

Question 47

Which combining form means cartilage?

A)carp/o
B)cost/o
C)cervic/o
D)chondr/o

Question 48

The term for trauma to a muscle, and sometimes a tendon, due to violent contraction or excessive forcible stretching is:

A)scoliosis.
B)tendinitis.
C)sprain.
D)strain.

Question 49

All of the following abbreviations indicate a disease or disorder EXCEPT:

A)ROM.
B)DJD.
C)HNP.
D)Fx.

Question 50

Which combining form means movement?

A)kyph/o
B)tars/o
C)kinesi/o
D)my/o

Question 51

Which combining form means joint?

A)ankyl/o
B)arthr/o
C)orth/o
D)burs/o

Question 52

Which of the following is an abnormal increase in the curvature of the thoracic vertebrae, causing hunchback?

A)kyphosis
B)lordosis
C)scoliosis
D)thoracic outlet syndrome

Question 53

Match each diagnostic procedure with the correct definition.
electromyogram

A)Bone marrow specimen removed from cortex of a flat bone for analysis
B)Used to detect abnormalities in bone density
C)Isoenzyme in skeletal and cardiac muscle released into the blood when muscle cells are damaged
D)Records electrical activity of skeletal muscles; used to diagnose neuromuscular disorders
E)Rate at which red blood cells settle in a tube of unclotted blood; an elevated value indicates inflammation
F)A blood test used to identify RA

Question 54

Which of the following is an injury to one of the stabilizing ligaments of the knee, which originates on the anterior portion of the femur?

A)medial tibial syndrome
B)dislocation
C)anterior cruciate ligament tear
D)meniscal tear

Question 55

Match each diagnostic procedure with the correct definition.
rheumatoid factor

A)Bone marrow specimen removed from cortex of a flat bone for analysis
B)Used to detect abnormalities in bone density
C)Isoenzyme in skeletal and cardiac muscle released into the blood when muscle cells are damaged
D)Records electrical activity of skeletal muscles; used to diagnose neuromuscular disorders
E)Rate at which red blood cells settle in a tube of unclotted blood; an elevated value indicates inflammation
F)A blood test used to identify RA

Question 56

Match each diagnostic procedure with the correct definition.
creatine kinase

A)Bone marrow specimen removed from cortex of a flat bone for analysis
B)Used to detect abnormalities in bone density
C)Isoenzyme in skeletal and cardiac muscle released into the blood when muscle cells are damaged
D)Records electrical activity of skeletal muscles; used to diagnose neuromuscular disorders
E)Rate at which red blood cells settle in a tube of unclotted blood; an elevated value indicates inflammation
F)A blood test used to identify RA

Question 57

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
UE ___________________________

Question 58

The term for an acute or chronic infection within the bone, most commonly affecting the legs, arms, pelvis, and spine is:

A)osteomalacia.
B)osteomyelitis.
C)osteoarthritis.
D)osteoporosis.

Question 59

Which of the following is a condition in which the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint flexes dorsally while the other joint or joints in the toe flex toward the sole?

A)hammertoe
B)mallet toe
C)claw toe
D)hallux rigidus

Question 60

Which of the following is an autoimmune motor disorder that causes progressive muscle fatigue and weakness?

A)muscular dystrophy
B)fibromyalgia
C)juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
D)myasthenia gravis

Question 61

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
ACL ___________________________

Question 62

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
ORIF ___________________________

Question 63

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
OA ___________________________

Question 64

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
NSAID ___________________________

Question 65

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
LE ___________________________

Question 66

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
EMG ___________________________

Question 67

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
DME ___________________________

Question 68

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
Fx ___________________________

Question 69

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
THA, THR ___________________________

Question 70

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
RA ___________________________

Question 71

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
HNP ___________________________

Question 72

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
IM ___________________________

Question 73

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
ROM ___________________________

Question 74

Write the meaning of the abbreviation on the line.
MVA ___________________________