Deck 6: Musculoskeletal System

Question 1

Displacement of a bone from a joint is called:

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

Answer 1

dislocation.

Question 2

A malignant tumor composed of cartilage is called:

A) a chondrosarcoma.
B) gout.
C) leukemia.
D) sarcoidosis.

Answer 2

a chondrosarcoma.

Question 3

The movement that brings the leg into a straight position is:

A) circumduction.
B) extension.
C) flexion.
D) rotation.

Answer 3

extension.

Question 4

Surgical repair of the skull is called:

A) cephaloplasty.
B) cephalotomy.
C) cranioplasty.
D) craniotomy.

Question 5

Visualization of the interior of a joint is called:

A) arthroscope.
B) arthroscopy.
C) chondroscopy.
D) endoscope.

Question 6

Sacs of fluid located in areas of friction, especially in the joints, are called:

A) bursae.
B) fasciae.
C) laminae.
D) septa.

Question 7

Excision of a rib is called:

A) costectomy.
B) costochondrectomy.
C) vertebrectomy.
D) vertebrochondrectomy.

Question 8

Excision of cartilage is called:

A) chondrectomy.
B) chondrocostal.
C) subchondral.
D) vertebrochondral.

Question 9

Articulation is another name for:

A) fascia.
B) joint.
C) ligament.
D) tendon.

Question 10

A term that means below the breastbone is:

A) infraclavicular.
B) subcostal.
C) subscapular.
D) substernal.

Question 11

Inflammation of the bone, especially the bone marrow, is called:

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

Question 12

Incision of the cranium is called:

A) craniectomy.
B) cranioplasty.
C) craniotomy.
D) encephaloplasty.

Question 13

Inflammation of more than one joint is called:

A) arthrocentesis.
B) arthrodynia.
C) polyarthritis.
D) quadriplegia.

Question 14

A collagen disease that was named for the characteristic rash across the nose in some patients is:

A) gout.
B) lupus erythematosus.
C) sarcoma.
D) scleroderma.

Question 15

Lateral curvature of the spine is:

A) kyphosis.
B) rickets.
C) scoliosis.
D) spina bifida.

Question 16

Osteoid means _____ bone.

A) growth of
B) inflammation of
C) resembling
D) softening of

Question 17

Pulling the broken ends of a bone into alignment by manipulation without surgery is called:

A) closed reduction.
B) compound fracture.
C) open reduction.
D) simple fracture.

Question 18

Inflammation of a joint is:

A) arthritis.
B) chondritis.
C) osteoarthritis.
D) osteochondritis.

Question 19

Replacement of bone marrow by fibrous tissue is called:

A) fibrosclerosis.
B) myelofibrosis.
C) osteoarthritis.
D) osteofibrosis.

Question 20

A chronic disease involving the bones and joints is:

A) chondrarthritis.
B) arthrochondritis.
C) osteoarthritis.
D) osteochondritis.

Question 21

The name for a physician who specializes in disorders of the skeletal and muscular systems is:

A) hematologist.
B) obstetrician.
C) ophthalmologist.
D) orthopedist.

Question 22

A condition in which the whole spine is stiffened is called:

A) ankylosing spondylitis.
B) kyphosis.
C) scoliosis.
D) spina bifida.

Question 23

Myasthenia gravis is a:

A) condition in which muscle is replaced by fibrous tissue.
B) condition in which muscle protrudes through its fascial covering.
C) disease characterized by great muscular weakness.
D) familial disease characterized by progressive destruction of muscle.

Question 24

Softening of the vertebrae is:

A) osteoporosis.
B) spondylomalacia.
C) spondylarthritis.
D) vertebrochondritis.

Question 25

Surgical repair of a tendon is:

A) tendoplasty.
B) tendonitis.
C) tenitis.
D) tenomyalgia.

Question 26

Thoracic vertebrae are so named because they:

A) are located at the base of the spine.
B) are part of the posterior wall of the chest cavity.
C) lie behind the region of the neck.
D) lie in the region of the lower back.

Question 27

Prolapse of the ankle is called:

A) carpoptosis.
B) carposclerosis.
C) tarsoptosis.
D) tarsosclerosis.

Question 28

The tail bone is the:

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

Question 29

Excision of a portion of the skull is:

A) carpectomy.
B) coccygectomy.
C) craniectomy.
D) craniotomy.

Question 30

A term that means between the ribs is:

A) costovertebral.
B) intercostal.
C) intracostal.
D) subcostal.

Question 31

Inflammation of the vertebrae is:

A) carpitis.
B) phalangitis.
C) spondylitis.
D) tarsitis.

Question 32

A myocele is a:

A) fascial hernia.
B) fibrous muscle.
C) hardened muscle.
D) painful muscle.

Question 33

The term that means pertaining to a rib and a vertebra is:

A) costal.
B) costovertebral.
C) spondylocostal.
D) sternocostal.

Question 34

A disease characterized by the presence of many tumor masses in the bone and bone marrow is:

A) chondrosarcoma.
B) gout.
C) multiple myeloma.
D) osteitis deformans.

Question 35

The puncture of a joint space with a needle, usually done to remove excess fluid, is called:

A) arthralgia.
B) arthrocentesis.
C) arthrodynia.
D) arthropathy.

Question 36

The scapula is the:

A) breastbone.
B) collarbone.
C) shoulder blade.
D) skull.

Question 37

The term for a broken bone that is visible through an opening in the skin is:

A) simple fracture.
B) closed reduction.
C) compound fracture.
D) simple dislocation.

Question 38

Rupture of an intervertebral disk is also called:

A) chondrosarcoma.
B) herniated disk.
C) spondylomalacia.
D) vertebrochondritis.

Question 39

An adjective that refers to the fibrous membrane that covers, supports, and separates muscles is:

A) carpal.
B) fascial.
C) femoral.
D) radial.

Question 40

A term that means pertaining to the wrist and the fingers is:

A) carpophalangeal.
B) metacarpal.
C) metatarsal.
D) tarsophalangeal.

Question 41

A patient is referred to you after sustaining a spinal cord injury at C6, resulting in paralysis of the arms and legs. Which term best matches?

A) Hemiplegia
B) Paraplegia
C) Quadriplegia
D) Diplegia

Question 42

A patient with inflammation of the brain and spinal cord has:

A) encephalitis.
B) meningitis.
C) myelitis.
D) myeloencephalitis.

Question 43

Which term pertains to the breastbone?

A) Clavicular
B) Costal
C) Scapular
D) Sternal

Question 44

A patient with severe fatigue and widespread pain in the torso, extremities, and face may be diagnosed with:

A) fibromyalgia.
B) myofibrosis.
C) myasthenia gravis.
D) tetraplegia.

Question 45

The term patellofemoral pertains to:

A) the kneecap and the thigh bone.
B) the joint where the foot joins with bones of the lower leg.
C) the thigh bone and a bone of the lower leg.
D) two bones of the lower leg.

Question 46

Which adjective does not pertain to a bone of the arm?

A) Costal
B) Humeral
C) Radial
D) Ulnar

Question 47

Rachialgia means :

A) fused spine.
B) painful spine.
C) the opposite of rachiodynia.
D) the same as spondylitis.

Question 48

A patient is exercising the hip. When the lower extremity is brought out to the side away from midline, it is moving in:

A) abduction.
B) adduction.
C) internal rotation.
D) external rotation.

Question 49

Which of the following terms does not pertain to a pelvic bone?

A) Iliac
B) Ischial
C) Pubic
D) Sacral

Question 50

A skeletal disorder in adults characterized by a disturbance in bone metabolism and commonly caused by a deficiency of vitamin D is:

A) kyphosis.
B) osteomalacia.
C) osteomyelitis.
D) rickets.

Question 51

A 44-year-old man reports that an x-ray was taken of his spine. Another term for the x-ray image is:

A) lumbograph.
B) lumboscopy.
C) radiograph.
D) radioscopy.

Question 52

A 10-year-old boy fell while climbing a tree. He fractured the long bone of his upper arm with the bone exposed through the skin. Which terms best match the bone and the type of fracture?

A) Humerus, compound
B) Humerus, complete
C) Radius, compound
D) Radius, complete

Question 53

A patient complains of pain that is located below the shoulder blade. Which term should be documented in the chart?

A) Costovertebral
B) Substernal
C) Subscapular
D) Scapulothoracic

Question 54

Myelitis means inflammation of the:

A) bone and fascia.
B) bone and joints.
C) bone marrow or the spinal cord.
D) brain and spinal cord.

Question 55

Which of the following procedures is most likely to be performed to relieve the pain caused by a herniated disk?

A) Arthrocentesis
B) Laminectomy
C) Myoplasty
D) Phalangectomy

Question 56

Bones that are located between the toes and the bones of the ankle are:

A) carpals.
B) metacarpals.
C) metatarsals.
D) tarsals.

Question 57

A biopsy of knee cartilage is often done using a tool called an endoscope. The procedure is called:

A) arthropathy.
B) arthroscopy.
C) endopathy.
D) endoscopy.

Question 58

Myolysis is:

A) any disease of muscle.
B) any disease of a ligament.
C) destruction of muscle.
D) destruction of ligaments.

Question 59

For the patient with a fractured bone that protrudes through the skin, the orthopedic surgeon chooses to expose the bone and then repair the bone using pins and plates that will remain permanently to stabilize the fracture. This type of surgery would be referred to as _____ reduction, _____ fixation.

A) closed; external
B) closed; internal
C) open; external
D) open; internal

Question 60

A coworker complains of numbness and tingling in the hands when typing. You suspect carpal tunnel syndrome which affects the _____ nerve.

A) brachial
B) median
C) radial
D) ulnar

Question 61

Pertaining to the lower back is referred to as _____________.

Question 62

A 76-year-old woman with osteoporosis undergoes a procedure for a vertebral fracture. Which of the following procedures is most associated with this problem?

A) Bunionectomy
B) Laminectomy
C) Tendoplasty
D) Vertebroplasty

Question 63

Which bone is distal to the wrist?

A) Metatarsal
B) Metacarpal
C) Radius
D) Ulna

Question 64

Circular movement of a limb at the far end is called _____________.

Question 65

_____________ means pertaining to the collarbone.

Question 66

A(n) _____________ is an instrument used in arthroscopy.

Question 67

Which is the procedure done to collect a sample cerebrospinal fluid?

A) Craniectomy
B) Diskectomy
C) Laminectomy
D) Lumbar puncture

Question 68

Pertaining to the neck is called _____________.

Question 69

A 69-year-old woman has a severe deformity of the hands. You suspect which of the following?

A) Gout
B) Osteoarthritis
C) Rheumatoid arthritis
D) Spondyloarthritis

Question 70

_____________ means pertaining to the brain and spine.

Question 71

Suppression of the bone marrow is termed _____________.

Question 72

A patient is referred to your clinic with weakness, atrophy (wasting) of muscle without involvement of the nervous system, and progressive disability and loss of strength. What is the likely diagnosis?

A) Muscular dystrophy
B) Myasthenia gravis
C) Spina bifida
D) Tetraparesis

Question 73

Inflammation of the bone and cartilage is referred to as _____________.

Question 74

The breastbone is called the _____________.

Question 75

An infant is in a motor vehicle accident and fractures the 7th rib on the right side. Which of the following best describes the type of rib fractured in this patient?

A) Baby-back rib
B) False rib
C) Floating rib
D) True rib

Question 76

A 74-year-old post-menopausal woman who has reduced bone mass likely has which of the following?

A) Osteitis deformans
B) Osteomalacia
C) Osteoporosis
D) Spondylomalacia

Question 77

Which of the following muscle types are under the voluntary control of a person?

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

Question 78

A 28-year-old man has a tumor which is composed of masses of cartilage. Which term best describes this tumor?

A) Chondrosarcoma
B) Fibrosarcoma
C) Multiple myeloma
D) Spondylosarcoma

Question 79

_____________ is defined as the production of blood cells.

Question 80

An 88-year-old woman with severe osteoporosis is likely to display which kind of spinal deformity?

A) Lordosis
B) Kyphosis
C) Scoliosis
D) Spina bifida