Deck 14: Musculoskeletal System

Question 1

What is the name of the bone that articulates with the tibia to form the ankle joint?

A)Talus
B)Calcaneus
C)Metatarsus
D)Fibula
E)Tarsus

Answer 1

Talus

Question 2

The term that means tissue consisting of contractile cells is

A)tendon
B)ligament
C)fascia
D)collagen
E)muscle

Answer 2

muscle

Question 3

A person trained as an orthopedic technologist can be expected to

A)assist in the application of physical therapy.
B)manually manipulate joints, particularly the spine.
C)evaluate and treat pain, disease, or injury through physical therapeutic measures.
D)assist orthopedic surgeons in their treatment of patients.
E)design orthopedic appliances such as artificial limbs.

Answer 3

assist orthopedic surgeons in their treatment of patients.

Question 4

Which of the following disorders refers to the condition in which there is overstretching or tearing of the dense sheet of fascia that supports the arch of the foot?

A)Clubfoot
B)Achilles tendinitis
C)Plantar fasciitis
D)Tarsalitis
E)Phalangitis

Question 5

Which of the following words refers to the fatty, blood-forming tissue in the cavities of long bones?

A)Lacuna
B)Matrix
C)Cortex
D)Marrow
E)Periosteum

Question 6

Which of the following terms referring to the shaft of a long bone is spelled correctly?

A)Diaphesis
B)Epyphisis
C)Epiphysis
D)Diaphysis
E)Diaphisis

Question 7

Cells that produce the matrix of new bone tissue are called

A)medullary cells
B)osteoblasts
C)osteogenerators
D)osteocytes
E)osteoclasts

Question 8

In the term osteomyelitis, what does the root refer to?

A)Bone
B)Bone marrow
C)Inflammation
D)Infection
E)Muscle

Question 9

What are the four components of the skeletal system?

A)Bones, collagen, tendons, and ligaments
B)Bones, tendons, muscles, and cartilage
C)Spine, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage
D)Collagen, cartilage, bones, and ligaments
E)Ligaments, tendons, bones, and cartilage

Question 10

Which of the following terms refers to one of two bony prominences near the head of the femur?

A)Mastoid
B)Medulla
C)Talus
D)Acromion process
E)Trochanter

Question 11

In the word detoxification, identify the prefix and its meaning.

A)The prefix is de-, and it means pertaining to.
B)The prefix is toxi-, and it means poison.
C)The prefix is de-, and it means from, out of.
D)The prefix is -fication, and it means remove.
E)The prefix is detox-, and it means substance.

Question 12

Which of the following terms, meaning the specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and injuries to the foot, is spelled correctly?

A)Pediatry
B)Podiatry
C)Pedietry
D)Podiatrie
E)Podiatary

Question 13

In the term periosteum, identify the prefix and its meaning.

A)The prefix is peri-, and the term means around.
B)The prefix is -eum, and the term means bone structure.
C)The prefix is -um, and the term means creation of new bone.
D)The prefix is -osteum, and the term means bone structure.
E)The prefix is peri-, and the term means the membrane surrounding bone.

Question 14

Which of the following characteristics is used to determine how a bone is classified?

A)Size
B)Shape
C)Location in the body
D)Function
E)Density

Question 15

Bone growth is affected by all of the following factors EXCEPT

A)Hydration
B)Hormones
C)Vitamins
D)Nutrition
E)Exercise

Question 16

What is the plural form of the medical term that refers to one of the bones of the spinal column?

A)Cervicles
B)Lumbars
C)Laminae
D)Thoraces
E)Vertebrae

Question 17

Which of the following diseases has the same pathologic effect on bones as rickets?

A)Achondroplasia
B)Osteomalacia
C)Osteopenia
D)Sarcoma
E)Osteomyelitis

Question 18

In the term endosteum, the prefix means

A)within
B)surrounding
C)enlarged
D)bone
E)tissue

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true regarding the functions of the skeletal system?

A)The rib cage protects the intestines.
B)Muscles are not attached to bones; they are responsible for movement.
C)The bones of the ribs, wrists, and ankles hold up the body.
D)The vertebral column protects the spinal cord.
E)Tendons support and hold bones together.

Question 20

In the word epiphysis, what does the root mean?

A)above
B)within
C)growth
D)pertaining to
E)embryo

Question 21

In the word meniscectomy, what does the suffix mean?

A)Excision
B)Anastamosis
C)Reduction
D)To splice
E)Incision

Question 22

In the term syndesmosis, what does the suffix mean?

A)Bolt or nail
B)Bind together
C)Condition
D)Pertaining to
E)Fiber

Question 23

Which of the following pairs of prefixes have the same or similar meaning?

A)homo- and hyper-
B)-malacia and -megaly
C)allo- and hetero-
D)xeno- and al-
E)pre- and re-

Question 24

Which of the following statements correctly describes the blood supply to bones?

A)The blood supply is slow because of the density of most bones.
B)Bones receive less blood than other structures and organs.
C)The blood flow through bones is dependent upon movement of the body.
D)Blood travels through the bone in a system of small canals.
E)The blood supply is generated from the bone marrow.

Question 25

A type of bone fracture in which the bone breaks into several pieces is classified as a __________ fracture.

A)Closed
B)Complete
C)Comminuted
D)Pathologic
E)Compression

Question 26

What is the plural form of the medical term that means disc of connective tissue cartilage between the bones of a joint, for example, in the knee joint?

A)Meniscus
B)Menisci
C)Meniscuses
D)Menisca
E)Meniscae

Question 27

Which of the following conditions is caused by the breakdown and eventual destruction of cartilage in a joint?

A)Rheumatoid arthritis
B)Systemic lupus erythematosus
C)Gout
D)Osteoarthritis
E)Bursitis

Question 28

An inherited condition in which bone formation is incomplete, leading to fragile, easily broken bones is

A)Osteoporosis
B)Osteomalacia
C)Osteogenesis imperfecta
D)Osteogenic sarcoma
E)Achondroplasia

Question 29

The goal of repairing a fracture is to bring the bones into alignment by pulling on the distal end of the fractured bone. This procedure is called

A)traction
B)placement of external fixators
C)splinting
D)casting
E)reduction

Question 30

A patient lying on his or her stomach is said to be in a _________________ position.

Question 31

Where is the popliteal fossa located?

A)At the base of the skull.
B)In the anterior part of the elbow.
C)In the hollow at the back of the knee.
D)In the lateral aspect of the ankle.
E)At the junction where the shoulder joins the arm.

Question 32

Bones that have sutures between the bones occur in which of the following areas of the body?

A)Ankles
B)Wrists
C)Knees
D)Skull
E)Vertebrae

Question 33

What is the difference between a strain and a sprain?

A)A muscle strain can be a tear in a muscle; a sprain is a sudden painful contraction of a muscle group.
B)A sprain is a stretch or tear of a tendon; a strain refers to the injury of the ligaments.
C)A strain results from the buildup of lactic acid in muscles; a sprain is the stretch or tear of a ligament.
D)A sprain can be treated with R.I.C.E.; a strain almost always requires surgical repair and casting.
E)A sprain is a stretch or tear of a ligament; a strain is a stretch or tear in the muscle or tendon.

Question 34

Which of the following terms means incomplete dislocation when some contact between joint surfaces remains?

A)Reduction
B)Transection
C)Subluxation
D)Rotation
E)Resection

Question 35

The word element that means cell is

A)-blast
B)-genesis
C)-clast
D)-cyte
E)osteo-

Question 36

In the medical term for the anterior thigh muscle, quadriceps femoris, what does the prefix quadri- mean?

A)In front of
B)Lower extremity
C)Four
D)Thigh
E)Head

Question 37

Which of the following words refers to movement of a body part anterior to the coronal plane?

A)Abduction
B)Adduction
C)Rotation
D)Flexion
E)Extension

Question 38

Which of the following conditions is characterized by varying degrees of weakness of the skeletal muscles and is considered to be a chronic, autoimmune disease?

A)Muscular dystrophy
B)Myasthenia gravis
C)Rhabdomyolysis
D)Rheumatism
E)Polymyalgia rheumatic

Question 39

The medical term for the collarbone is the

A)Humerus
B)Ulna
C)Scapula
D)Acromion
E)Clavicle

Question 40

Which of the following bones refers to the larger bone of the lower leg and is spelled correctly?

A)Fibula
B)Fibia
C)Tibia
D)Tibea
E)Tebia

Question 41

In the word malunion, the prefix means

A)Painful
B)Good
C)Bad
D)Hard
E)Crooked

Question 42

The condition in which the bones become more porous, brittle, and fragile and are more likely to fracture is called

A)Osteogenesis
B)Osteomalacia
C)Osteoclasis
D)Osteoporosis
E)Osteomyelitis

Question 43

Which of the following individuals focuses on the manual adjustment of joints, particularly the spine, to maintain and restore health?

A)Orthopedic surgeons
B)Chiropractors
C)Physical therapists
D)Physiatrists
E)Osteopathic physicians

Question 44

Which of the following words means fixation or stiffening of a joint by surgery?

A)Arthrocentesis
B)Arthrodesis
C)Arthroplasty
D)Arthroscopy
E)Arthrotomy

Question 45

The two minerals stored by the skeletal system are

A)Calcium and phosphorus
B)Calcium and iron
C)Sodium and potassium
D)Magnesium and zinc
E)Calcium and chlorine

Question 46

What is the abbreviation for the classification of drugs such as ibuprofen, which are commonly used to treat musculoskeletal disorders?

A)DMD
B)NSAID
C)PCP
D)RICE
E)CBC

Question 47

What is the correct spelling of the long bone of the upper arm?

A)Humerous
B)Humeris
C)Heumerous
D)Humerious
E)Humerus

Question 48

In the word osteopenia, the suffix means

A)abnormal condition
B)deficiency
C)creation
D)storage
E)breakdown

Question 49

In the term avascular necrosis, what does the word necrosis refer to?

A)Cut off
B)Non-weight-bearing
C)Without a blood supply
D)Death
E)Wasting

Question 50

Carpal tunnel syndrome develops as a result of inflammation and swelling of _____ in the wrist.

A)bones
B)ligaments
C)tendon sheaths
D)bursa
E)muscles

Question 51

Which of the following terms refers to the surgical removal of hypertrophied connective tissue to release a contracture?

A)Arthrodesis
B)Arthroplasty
C)Fasciectomy
D)Amputation
E)Synovectomy

Question 52

The term fascia comes from a Latin word that means

A)fiber
B)excessive
C)small bundle
D)a band
E)tone

Question 53

In the word, atrophy, what does the prefix mean and what does the root mean?

A)The prefix means without, and the root means muscle.
B)The prefix means around, and the root means stripe.
C)The prefix means pertaining to, and the root means muscle.
D)The prefix means painful, and the root means muscle.
E)The prefix means without, and the root means nourishment.

Question 54

What is the meaning of the term gomphoses?

A)An inherited condition when bone formation is incomplete
B)Decreased calcification of bone
C)A malignant tumor originating in connective tissue
D)Pegs that fit into sockets and are held in place by fine collagen fibers
E)Cartilage that looks like frosted glass and contains fine collagen fibers

Question 55

Which of the following words refers to an opening through a structure?

A)Fenestrated
B)Avulsion
C)Foramen
D)Herniation
E)Intervertebral

Question 56

An Abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column is called ____________________.

Question 57

The suffix in the word sarcoma means

A)deficient
B)without
C)tumor, mass
D)flesh
E)Deficient

Question 58

A fracture that occurs at a site already weakened by a disease process such as cancer is called a ___________________________ fracture.

Question 59

In the word fibromyalgia, what does the suffix mean?

A)Pain
B)Across
C)Surgical removal
D)Muscle
E)Bad, difficult

Question 60

In the word adduction, the prefix means

A)Against
B)Toward
C)Above
D)Below
E)Around

Question 61

An ____________________ tool or piece of equipment, such as a special computer keyboard, is designed to prevent worker injury and discomfort in the workplace.

Question 62

Of the following definitions, which one best describes the triceps brachii muscle?

A)The muscle can perform three different functions.
B)The muscle moves three regions of the body.
C)The muscle is composed of three separate muscles banded together.
D)The muscle has three points of origin.
E)The muscle contains three different types of muscle fibers.

Question 63

The suffix in the word osteoclast means

A)Build up
B)Embryonic
C)Break down
D)Creation
E)Bone

Question 64

The word that means surgical puncture to remove fluid from a joint is _______________.

Question 65

The process of removing a limb, a part of a limb, a breast, or some other projecting part of the body is called a (an) ____________________________________________________.

Question 66

The medical words for upper jawbone and lower jawbone are

A)Concha, ethmoid
B)Mandible, Masseter
C)Zygoma, Occipital
D)Maxilla, Mandible
E)Parietal, Palatine

Question 67

The correct spelling of the term that means an incomplete dislocation in which some contact between joint surfaces remains is

A)Subluksation
B)Subluxation
C)Subluxashun
D)Subluction
E)Sublaction

Question 68

An exaggerated thoracic curvature of the vertebral column is called

A)Lordosis
B)Scoliosis
C)Kyphosis
D)Whiplash
E)Herniation

Question 69

An x-ray of a joint taken after the injection of a contrast medium into the joint is called a (an)

A)Arthroscopy
B)Arthroplasty
C)Arthrocentesis
D)Arthrography
E)Arthrogram

Question 70

An abbreviation that refers to a wear and tear disease caused by the breakdown and eventual destruction of cartilage in a joint, such as osteoarthritis, is

A)RA
B)THR
C)DJD
D)PIP
E)Fx

Question 71

A surgical procedure of the hand involving the complete replacement of a damaged finger joint with an artificial joint made of silicone rubber is called a (an) _____________________.

Question 72

The vertebrae that pertain to the neck region are called __________________ vertebrae.

Question 73

The root in the word orthopedic means

A)Pertaining to
B)Bone
C)Straight
D)Specialist
E)Child

Question 74

The word which means muscle shortening due to spasm or fibrosis is

A)Contracture
B)Deformity
C)Instability
D)Flexor
E)Stenosis

Question 75

Women at risk for developing osteoporosis should have a bone mineral density (BMD) screening using which of the following procedures?

A)MRI
B)CT
C)FDA
D)PET
E)DEXA

Question 76

In the word interphalangeal, the prefix means

A)Between
B)Within
C)Alongside
D)Above
E)Around

Question 77

A disease which occurs most commonly in women between the ages of 20 and 50 and is characterized by destruction of joint surfaces, joint capsule, and ligaments causing marked deformity and joint instability is

A)Rheumatism
B)Osteoarthritis
C)Rhematoid arthritis
D)Dupuytren contracture
E)Tenosynovitis

Question 78

Bony lumps on the terminal phalanx of the fingers, called Heberden nodes, are often associated with which of the following conditions?

A)Rheumatoid arthritis
B)Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
C)Dupuytren contracture
D)Osteoarthritis
E)Rheumatism

Question 79

A patient has a rash on the flat anterior surface of the hand. The physician writes in the patient's medical record that the rash is located on the _______________ surface of the hand.

A)Plantar
B)Palmar
C)Dorsal
D)Hypothenaral
E)Thenaral

Question 80

The name of the medical specialist trained in the use of x-rays and other imaging techniques is a (an) ________________________________.