Deck 3: Musculoskeletal System

Question 1

A traumatic injury to a joint involving the soft tissue (muscles, ligaments, and tendons) is a

A) dislocation.
B) subluxation.
C) sprain.
D) strain.

Answer 1

sprain.

Question 2

Another term for clubfoot is

A) talipes.
B) torticollis.
C) scoliosis.
D) bunion.

Answer 2

talipes.

Question 3

The shaft of a long bone is the

A) diaphysis.
B) epiphysis.
C) metaphysis.
D) matrix.

Answer 3

diaphysis.

Question 4

The sternocleidomastoid muscle attaches to the sternum, ____, and the mastoid process.

A) scapula
B) breastbone
C) humerus
D) clavicle

Question 5

Fibrous bands of tissue that attach bone to bone are

A) muscles.
B) ligaments.
C) tendons.
D) fasciae.

Question 6

Cells that build bone are

A) osteoblasts.
B) osteocytes.
C) osteoclasts.
D) osteons.

Question 7

Bones are the site of a continual process of blood formation called

A) hematopoiesis.
B) osteoporosis.
C) hemolysis.
D) erythremia.

Question 8

The term for the lateral protrusion of the scapula that forms the highest point of the shoulder is

A) xiphoid process.
B) clavicle.
C) acromion process.
D) olecranon.

Question 9

The outer covering of bone is the

A) endosteum.
B) epiphyseal plate.
C) matrix.
D) periosteum.

Question 10

The term for the kneecap is

A) scapula.
B) patella.
C) tibia.
D) femur.

Question 11

A ____ fracture is one in which the bone is broken but does not rupture the skin.

A) complicated
B) closed
C) compound
D) compression

Question 12

The combining form for the breastbone is

A) xiph/o.
B) cleid/o.
C) clavicul/o.
D) stern/o.

Question 13

The combining form for the elbow is

A) epicondyl/o.
B) uln/o.
C) olecran/o.
D) humer/o.

Question 14

The superior and widest bone of the pelvis is the

A) ileum.
B) pubis.
C) ischium.
D) ilium.

Question 15

A group of disorders characterized as an inherited progressive atrophy of skeletal muscle without neural involvement is

A) achondroplasia.
B) torticollis.
C) muscular dystrophy.
D) talipes.

Question 16

A freely moveable articulation is called a synovial joint or a(n)

A) synarthrosis.
B) amphiarthrosis.
C) diarthrosis.
D) bursa.

Question 17

The upper arm bone is the

A) femur.
B) humerus.
C) radius.
D) ulna.

Question 18

The term for the upper jawbone is

A) zygoma.
B) palatine bone.
C) mandible.
D) maxilla.

Question 19

The term for increasing the angle of a joint is

A) abduction.
B) adduction.
C) extension.
D) flexion.

Question 20

Turning the palm upward is termed

A) dorsiflexion.
B) plantar flexion.
C) pronation.
D) supination.

Question 21

A lateral S curve of the spine is

A) kyphosis.
B) spinal stenosis.
C) lordosis.
D) scoliosis.

Question 22

A fairly common, painful enlargement and inflammation of the first metatarsophalangeal joint is

A) clavus.
B) bunion.
C) contracture.
D) Baker cyst.

Question 23

A bone that is partially out of its joint is a

A) sprain.
B) strain.
C) dislocation.
D) subluxation.

Question 24

A condition of the joining of the fingers or toes is

A) polymyositis.
B) contracture.
C) syndactyly.
D) synarthrosis.

Question 25

Overstretching or overuse of a muscle or tendon is a

A) dislocation.
B) subluxation.
C) sprain.
D) strain.

Question 26

Softening of bone caused by a loss of minerals from the bony matrix as a result of vitamin D deficiency is

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

Question 27

A disorder characterized by musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, muscle stiffness and spasms, and sleep disturbances is

A) myasthenia gravis.
B) osteoporosis.
C) fibromyalgia.
D) spondylosis.

Question 28

Loss of bone mass resulting in the bones being fragile and at risk for fractures is

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

Question 29

A joint disease characterized by degenerative articular cartilage and a wearing down of the bones' edges at the joint is

A) osteoarthritis.
B) rheumatoid arthritis.
C) ankylosing spondylitis.
D) spinal stenosis.

Question 30

A bone that is completely out of place in its joint is a

A) sprain.
B) strain.
C) dislocation.
D) subluxation.

Question 31

A congenital malformation of the bony spinal canal without involvement of the spinal cord is

A) spondylosis.
B) spondylolisthesis.
C) spina bifida occulta.
D) ankylosing spondylitis

Question 32

An inflammatory joint disease that usually has its onset between 20 and 45 years of age and is autoimmune in nature is

A) ankylosing spondylitis.
B) rheumatoid arthritis.
C) osteoarthritis.
D) carpal tunnel syndrome.

Question 33

Infection of the bone and the bone marrow is

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

Question 34

A partial forward dislocation of one vertebra over the one below it is

A) spondylosis.
B) ankylosing spondylitis.
C) spondylolisthesis.
D) spinal stenosis.

Question 35

Chronic flexion and fixation of a joint caused by atrophy and shortening of muscle fibers after a long period of disuse is:

A) scoliosis.
B) contracture.
C) carpal tunnel syndrome.
D) osteoarthritis.

Question 36

A congenital or an acquired condition that manifests as a contraction of muscles of the neck is

A) torticollis.
B) talipes.
C) spinal stenosis.
D) ankylosing spondylitis.

Question 37

Extreme posterior curvature of the thoracic area of the spine, commonly known as hunchback or roundback, is

A) kyphosis.
B) lordosis.
C) scoliosis.
D) spinal stenosis.

Question 38

A usually severe condition characterized by fatigue and progressive muscle weakness, especially of the face and throat, is

A) fibromyalgia.
B) muscular dystrophy.
C) achondroplasia.
D) myasthenia gravis.

Question 39

A fracture that is typically seen in the vertebrae and is caused by forces that drive bones together is called a(n) fracture.

A) Greenstick
B) Hairline
C) Compression
D) Impacted

Question 40

The stenosis in spinal stenosis refers to an abnormal condition of

A) hardening.
B) softening.
C) narrowing.
D) destruction.

Question 41

A patient who has an exaggerated anterior curvature of the lumbar vertebrae has

A) lumbago.
B) lordosis.
C) kyphosis.
D) scoliosis.

Question 42

The combining form for the shoulder blades is

A) scapul/o.
B) cleid/o.
C) stern/o.
D) acromi/o.

Question 43

Visual examination of a joint is

A) arthrocentesis.
B) arthrography.
C) arthroscopy.
D) arthrotomy.

Question 44

What type of muscle makes up the walls of hollow internal organs, blood vessels, respiratory system passageways, and other structures in the body?

A) Cardiac
B) Smooth
C) Bundled
D) Skeletal

Question 45

Any raised or projected area of bone is a(n)

A) depression.
B) process.
C) epiphysis.
D) diaphysis.

Question 46

The bus driver and the administrative assistant were both diagnosed with a compression injury that manifests itself as fluctuating pain, numbness, and paresthesia of the hand caused by compression of the median nerve at the wrist. They both have

A) osteoarthritis.
B) rheumatoid arthritis.
C) carpal tunnel syndrome.
D) osteoporosis.

Question 47

A fracture of the kneecap is a _____ fracture.

A) patellar
B) femoral
C) malleolar
D) metatarsal

Question 48

The baby was born with six fingers on her right hand. She has

A) adactyly.
B) polydactyly.
C) syndactyly.
D) dactylodynia.

Question 49

Inflammation of the covering of the muscle on the sole of the foot is

A) scoliosis.
B) talipes.
C) torticollis.
D) plantar fasciitis.

Question 50

The plural of bursa is

A) bursi.
B) bursum.
C) burses.
D) bursae.

Question 51

The bones in the lower back are the ____ vertebrae.

A) thoracic
B) lumbar
C) cervical
D) sacral

Question 52

What is the term for protrusion of the central part of the disk that lies between the vertebrae, resulting in compression of a nerve root and pain?

A) Scoliosis
B) Spondylolisthesis
C) A herniated intervertebral disk
D) Spinal stenosis

Question 53

The patient sustained multiple costal fractures. She broke her

A) vertebrae.
B) hipbones.
C) ribs.
D) wrist bones.

Question 54

____ is a congenital disorder of the growth of cartilage at the epiphyses of the long bones, resulting in dwarfism.

A) Achondroplasia
B) Torticollis
C) Spina bifida occulta
D) Talipes

Question 55

The boxer sustained a fracture to his left cheekbone. It was recorded as a simple ____ fracture.

A) lacrimal
B) palatine
C) mandibular
D) zygomatic

Question 56

Chronic inflammatory disease of idiopathic origin that causes a fusion of the spine is

A) spinal stenosis.
B) ankylosing spondylitis.
C) radiculitis.
D) lordosis.

Question 57

A patient who has an inflammation of the sacs of fluid that cushion the joints has

A) arthritis.
B) bursitis.
C) chondritis.
D) fasciitis.

Question 58

The plural of phalanx is

A) phalanxa.
B) phalangi.
C) phalanges.
D) phalanxi.

Question 59

The areas where bone growth normally occurs are the

A) diaphyses.
B) epicondyles.
C) epiphyses.
D) metaphyses.

Question 60

A piece of dead bone is a

A) prosthesis.
B) sequestrum.
C) débridement.
D) contracture.

Question 61

A benign skeletal (striated) muscle tumor is called

A) osteoma.
B) chondroma.
C) rhabdomyoma.
D) leiomyoma.

Question 62

The skull is part of the appendicular skeleton.

Question 63

A fracture that does not break through the skin is called

A) simple.
B) impacted.
C) open.
D) compound.

Question 64

An inflammation of a number of voluntary muscles is called

A) polymyositis.
B) synarthrosis.
C) polydactyly.
D) muscular dystrophy.

Question 65

Misshapen bone resulting from inflammation (also known as Paget disease) is called

A) osteitis deformans.
B) osteopenia.
C) osteomyelitis.
D) osteomalacia.

Question 66

The clavicles are part of the appendicular skeleton.

Question 67

The outer covering of bone is the periosteum.

Question 68

A malignant tumor of bone is called

A) osteosarcoma.
B) chondrosarcoma.
C) rhabdomyosarcoma
D) leiomyosarcoma

Question 69

Inflammation of a bursa is called

A) costochondritis.
B) sprain.
C) bursitis.
D) strain.

Question 70

Inflammation of a tendon is called

A) contracture.
B) bursitis.
C) sprain.
D) tendinitis.

Question 71

The shaft of a long bone is termed the epiphysis.

Question 72

The metacarpal bones are in the ankle.

Question 73

A benign tumor of cartilage is called

A) osteoma.
B) chondroma.
C) rhabdomyoma.
D) leiomyoma.

Question 74

The epiphysis and epiphyseal plate make up the metaphysis.

Question 75

A sac of synovial fluid in the popliteal area of the leg is called

A) hydrarthrosis.
B) Baker cyst.
C) bunion.
D) bursitis.

Question 76

My/o is a combining form for muscle.

Question 77

The formation of blood is termed hematopoiesis.

Question 78

The temporal bones are in the skull.

Question 79

What is the correct spelling of the term for the end of a long bone?

A) Epephysis
B) Epyphisis
C) Spiphysis
D) Epipysis

Question 80

A combining form for cartilage is chondr/o.