N318 Musculoskeletal Module

Front

The knee joint is considered a freely moveable joint. What term would you use to classify its function?

Back

Diarthrosis

Front

The structure of the knee joint would be described as ___________ , a complex joint comprised of a joint capsule, synovial membrane, joint cavity, synovial fluid, and articular cartilage allowing for great ROM.

Back

Synovial

Front

What is an example of a fibrous joint that joins bone-to-bone allowing little, if any, movement?

Back

Skull sutures

Front

T or F:
Osteoblasts are bone-producing cells, whereas osteoclasts are bone-absorbing cells?

Back

True

Front

What structure attaches skeletal muscle to bone?

Back

Tendon

Front

What is the pathophysiology of osteoporosis?

Back

Old bone is reabsorbed faster than new bone is being made, decreasing bone mineral density and increasing the risk of fractures.

Front

What is the pathophysiology of gout?

Back

A build-up of uric acid in the blood, due to overproduction or under-excretion, and the formation of renal stones.

Front

What is the pathophysiology of osteomalacia?

Back

Inadequate mineralization (calcification) of mature compact and spongy bones occurs causing bones to be "soft." This is caused by vitamin D deficiency.

Front

A synovial tissue disorder that impacts one or more weight-bearing joints, caused by stress on the joints over time, and defined by pain that worsens with weight-bearing activity and diminishes with rest is...?

Back

Osteoarthritis (OA)

Front

Compartment syndrome's pathophysiology is which of the following?

Back

Increased pressure within a muscle compartment caused by any condition that disrupts the vascular supply to nerve and muscle cells.