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Patho Chap. 6 - Musculoskeletal System

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The main functions of the skeletal system are to provide framework to support the body, produce blood cells, store fat and ________ protect soft tissues, and help create body motion.

a)

oxygen

b)

glucose

c)

minerals

d)

vitamins

2.

The functions of the muscles are to provide _____ and movement and to produce _____.

a)

structure, heat

b)

cushioning, comfort

c)

circulation, blood cells

d)

growth, height

3.

The most common sign or symptom of muscle disorders is

a)

back pain

b)

weakness

c)

sudden onset of high fever

d)

bone pain

4.

The most common signs and symptoms of bone and joint disease are ____1____ swelling, decreased ____2____ , and deformity.

a)

1. atrophy

2. circulation

b)

1. fractures

2. strength

c)

1. fatigue

2. energy

d)

1. pain

2. mobility

5.

______ is the most definitive way of determining the cause of muscular disorder.

a)

Biopsy

b)

X-ray

c)

Computerized axial tomography (CT)

d)

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

6.

A(n) ________ can help determine whether the disorder is muscular or neurologic in nature.

a)

ultrasonography

b)

electromyography (EMG)

c)

tomography

d)

radiography

7.

What does TMJ stand for?

(a)  

8.

What does MRI stand for?

(a)  

9.

What does CT stand for?

(a)  

10.

Match the following

BMD

Takes measurements at the spine, hip, and wrist. Another test to check bone density.

MRI

used to diagnosed osteoporosis

CAT or CT

records electrical activity of muscles

EMG

specialized X-rays in a tube like scanner

DEXA scan

uses a larger magnet to make electromagnetic images

11.

The primary tool utilized to diagnose bone and joint disorders is a(n) _____.

a)

MRI

b)

EMG

c)

DEXA scan

d)

X-ray

12.

Match the following

Gout

often called gouty arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis

autoimmune disorder affecting joints and connective tissues

Arthritis

inflammation of any joint

Osteoarthritis

bunion

Hallux valgus

complex, degenerative process, or wearing out of a joint; bone on bone

13.

_________ causes a Swiss-cheese appearance of the bone.

a)

Osteoporosis

b)

Osteomyelitis

c)

Osteoarthritis

d)

Osteomalacia

14.

________ affects the hips and knees by wearing away the articular cartilage at the end of the long bones where bones meet.

a)

Osteomalacia

b)

Osteomyelitis

c)

Osteoarthritis

d)

Osteoporosis

15.

An exaggerated anterior or inward curve of the lumbar spine is known as:

a)

kyphosis

b)

scoliosis

c)

osteoporosis

d)

lordosis