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WorksheetsPediatric Musculoskeletal Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 28mins
Which part of the bone is responsible for longitudinal growth in children?
Diaphysis
Epiphysis
Metaphysis
Growth plate
True or False: Children's bones are more elastic than adults' bones.
True
False
Which vitamin deficiency leads to rickets?
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
At what age does ossification of most long bones begin?
Prenatal period
1 year
5 years
Puberty
Name the reflex used to check congenital hip dislocation in newborns.
True or False: In children, the periosteum is thinner than in adults.
True
False
Which bone disease is associated with frequent fractures and blue sclerae?
Rickets
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Scurvy
Scoliosis
What is the normal age for a child to begin walking independently?
Which laboratory test is most useful for diagnosing rickets?
Hemoglobin
Serum calcium and phosphate
Blood glucose
Creatinine
True or False: Physiological bowlegs are normal in toddlers under 2 years old.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a common congenital musculoskeletal abnormality?
Clubfoot
Polydactyly
Cleft palate
Hip dislocation
What is the main function of the periosteum in children's bones?
Which condition is characterized by lateral curvature of the spine?
True or False: Growth plates usually close completely by age 25.
True
False
Name one clinical sign of rickets.
Which term describes decreased muscle tone?
Hypertonia
Hypotonia
Dystonia
Myotonia
What is the difference between hypotonia and hypertonia?
True or False: The muscular system plays a role in protecting internal organs.
True
False
Which milestone is usually achieved first?
Sitting without support
Standing with support
Crawling
Walking
Why is early detection of musculoskeletal abnormalities important in pediatrics?
