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WorksheetsMusculoskeletal Anatomy Review
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of building a strong musculoskeletal system?
Reduced risk of injuries
Decreased risk of osteoporosis
Reduced incidence of low-back problems
Decreased performance
Which of the following describes how muscles and bones work together to create movement?
Muscles are attached to bones by tendons. When a muscle contracts, it pulls on the bone, causing bending at a joint. To reverse the action at the joint, contraction of an opposing group of muscles occurs.
Muscles are attached to bones by ligaments. When a muscle contracts, it pulls on the bone, causing bending at a joint. To reverse the action at the joint, contraction of an opposing group of muscles occurs.
Muscles are attached to bones by tendons. When a muscle contracts, it pulls on the bone, causing bending at a joint. To reverse the action at the joint, the same muscle group extends, causing movement in the opposite direction.
Which of the following is NOT an example of opposing muscle groups used to create movement of the musculoskeletal system?
Biceps & triceps muscles at the elbow joint
Quadriceps & hamstring muscles at the knee joint
Deltoids and pectoral muscles of the wrists
Anterior tibialis & gastrocnemius muscles at the ankle joint
True or false? Weight-bearing activities improve bone density by adding stress where muscles attach to bones, which causes the bones to adapt and become more dense and stronger.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a weight-bearing activity?
Walking
Running
Swimming
Jumping rope
Dancing
Which of the following are functions of ligaments?
Attach bone to bone
Hold bones in position / stabilize the joint
Help determine range of motion of a joint
All of the above
Which of the following issues can limit range of motion of a joint? (Select all that apply)
Osteoarthritis
Sprain
Strain
Tendonitis
What method is recommended for reducing pain and swelling after joint injury? (RICE method)
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
Rest, Incapacitate, Control, Elate
Reduce, Ice, Control, Elevate
Restrict, Ice, Compress, Elate
Which term describes the middle or toward the middle of the body?
Supinate
Inferior
Lateral
Medial
True or False? Your toes are proximal to your ankle.
True
False
A connective tissue that reduces friction and acts as a cushion in joints is called
Ligament
Cartilage
Tendon
Myofibril
Overstretching a muscle or tendon is called a
Strain
Sprain
Dislocation
Fracture
A joint injury resulting in torn tendons or ligaments is called a
Strain
Sprain
Dislocation
Fracture
A break in the bone is called a
Strain
Sprain
Dislocation
Fracture
A joint injury where a bone is displaced from its normal position is called a
Strain
Sprain
Dislocation
Fracture
Bending a joint or reducing the joint angle is called
Supination
Pronation
Flexion
Extension
Moving your arms AWAY from the sides of your body is called
Abduction
Adduction
Extension
Eversion
The most common cause of muscle strains and sprains is
Hot weather
Torn cartilage
Inversion
Inadequate warm-up before an activity
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of slow-twitch muscle fibers?
Small
Red
Use oxygen for fuel
Low fatigue resistance
All of the following are characteristics of Type II (fast twitch) muscle fibers EXCEPT:
Low fatigue resistance
Pale/white color
Low power/force
Glucose used for fuel
Which of the following is NOT one of the three muscle fiber types?
Cardiac
Smooth
Skeletal
Type III
Which joint problem is caused by inflammation of a tendon, often due to overuse of a joint?
Osteoarthritis
Tendonitis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Scoliosis
