Musculoskeletal System Concepts Assessment

What condition is characterized by excessive calcium in the bloodstream?

• Hyperkalemia

• Hypokalemia

• Hypercalcemia

• Hypocalcemia

Which term refers to the removal of a lamina to relieve symptoms of a ruptured disc?

• Laminoplasty

• Laminotomy

• Laminectomy

• Laminostomy

What type of joint is freely movable and includes examples like the hip and shoulder?

• Fibrous joint

• Cartilaginous joint

• Suture joint

• Synovial joint

What is the term for inflammation of the bursa?

• Bursitis

• Tendinitis

• Arthritis

• Synovitis

Which type of arthritis is an autoimmune reaction against joint tissues?

• Osteoarthritis

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Gouty arthritis

• Psoriatic arthritis

What is the common name for the condition caused by compression of the median nerve in the wrist?

• De Quervain's tenosynovitis

• Tennis elbow

• Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Trigger finger

Which muscle type is under voluntary control?

• Smooth muscle

• Striated muscle

• Cardiac muscle

• Visceral muscle

What is the movement called when the palm is turned upward?

• Adduction

• Supination

• Pronation

• Abduction

What is the term for a tumor of the skeletal muscle?

• Fibroma

• Myosarcoma

• Rhabdomyoma

• Leiomyoma

What does the abbreviation 'ANA' stand for in medical testing?

• Anterior nerve analysis

• Ankle nerve assessment

• Acute neural analysis

• Anti-nuclear antibody