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Skeletal & Muscle Systems

Total questions: 59

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the root word 'kinesi/o'?

a)

movement, motion

b)

hearing

c)

vision

d)

breathing

2.

What is the meaning of the root word 'my/o'?

a)

muscle

b)

bone

c)

nerve

d)

skin

3.

What is the meaning of the root word 'myos/o'?

a)

muscle

b)

bone

c)

nerve

d)

skin

4.

What is the meaning of the root word 'radi/o'?

a)

nerve root

b)

bone

c)

muscle

d)

joint

5.

What is the meaning of the root word 'sarc/o'?

a)

flesh, connective tissue

b)

bone

c)

blood

d)

nerve

6.

What is the meaning of the root word 'ten/o'?

a)

tendon

b)

muscle

c)

bone

d)

nerve

7.

What is the meaning of the root word 'tendin/o'?

a)

tendon

b)

muscle

c)

bone

d)

nerve

8.

What is the meaning of the root word 'tend/o'?

a)

tendon

b)

muscle

c)

bone

d)

nerve

9.

Which type of muscle tissue is mainly associated with the walls of internal organs and is responsible for involuntary muscle movement, such as breathing?

a)

Smooth muscle tissue

b)

Skeletal muscle tissue

c)

Cardiac muscle tissue

d)

Connective tissue

10.

Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for the pumping of blood and gives the heartbeat?

a)

Cardiac muscle tissue

b)

Skeletal muscle tissue

c)

Smooth muscle tissue

d)

Connective tissue

11.

What is one function of skeletal muscles besides producing movement?

a)

To stop movement, such as resisting gravity to maintain posture.

b)

To produce hormones for the body.

c)

To store genetic information.

d)

To transport oxygen in the blood.

12.

Which of the following is NOT a function of skeletal muscles?

a)

Maintaining posture

b)

Protecting internal organs

c)

Producing hormones

d)

Generating heat

13.

How do skeletal muscles help maintain homeostasis in the body?

a)

By generating heat, especially during exercise or shivering in cold conditions.

b)

By producing hormones that regulate blood sugar levels.

c)

By filtering waste products from the blood.

d)

By transporting oxygen directly to tissues.

14.

Skeletal muscles allow functions such as swallowing, urination, and defecation to be under voluntary control.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Smooth muscle is present in the walls of which of the following organs?

a)

Urinary bladder

b)

Uterus

c)

Stomach

d)

All of the above

16.

Fill in the blank: Smooth muscle is found in the walls of passageways such as the arteries and veins of the _______ system.

a)

circulatory

b)

digestive

c)

respiratory

d)

nervous

17.

Smooth muscle causes hair to stand erect in response to cold temperature or fear.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

According to the passage, what is the main function of the muscular system?

a)

To assist with digestion

b)

To assist with movement

c)

To produce hormones

d)

To filter blood

19.

Fill in the blank: Muscles work as __________ pairs. As one muscle contracts, the other muscle relaxes.

a)

antagonistic

b)

synergistic

c)

parallel

d)

singular

20.

What is contraction in the context of muscle fibers?

a)

Lengthening of the muscle fibers

b)

Shortening of the muscle fibers

c)

Relaxation of the muscle fibers

d)

None of the above

21.

According to the information provided, which of the following is an example of a muscle named by its division?

a)

Biceps

b)

Maximus

c)

Deltoid

d)

Flexor

22.

According to the information provided, which term refers to the largest muscle?

a)

Minimus

b)

Maximus

c)

Trapezius

d)

Adductor

23.

According to the information provided, what does the term 'adductor' indicate about a muscle's action?

a)

It moves a body part towards the midline of the body.

b)

It moves a body part away from the midline of the body.

c)

It rotates a body part outward.

d)

It extends a body part.

24.

What does the abbreviation 'DC' stand for?

a)

Doctor of Chiropractic

b)

District of Columbia

c)

Direct Current

d)

Data Center

25.

What does the abbreviation 'DO' stand for?

a)

Doctor of Osteopathy

b)

Doctor of Optometry

c)

Doctor of Oncology

d)

Doctor of Obstetrics

26.

What does the abbreviation 'EMG' stand for?

a)

Electromyogram

b)

Electroencephalogram

c)

Electrocardiogram

d)

Electromagnetic Gradient

27.

What does the abbreviation 'MD' stand for?

a)

Muscular Dystrophy

b)

Multiple Diagnosis

c)

Medical Device

d)

Mental Disorder

28.

What does the abbreviation 'MG' stand for?

a)

myasthenia gravis

b)

multiple gestation

c)

magnesium

d)

mitral gap

29.

What does the abbreviation 'Ortho' stand for?

a)

orthopedics

b)

orthodontics

c)

orthography

d)

orthopnea

30.

What is the cause of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)?

a)

The inability of the body to make dystrophin (a muscle protein)

b)

Excessive exercise

c)

Poor diet

d)

Viral infection

31.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy primarily affects which group?

a)

Girls

b)

Boys

c)

Elderly women

d)

Infants only

32.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy causes progressive weakness in the lower extremities and pelvis.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Cerebral palsy (CP) is caused by an interruption to the normal development of a person’s ______ leading to weakness with muscles.

a)

brain

b)

heart

c)

lungs

d)

liver

34.

Which of the following is a challenge often faced by individuals with cerebral palsy (CP)?

a)

Improved muscle strength

b)

Enhanced balance and coordination

c)

Difficulty with balance and coordination due to inability to control muscles

d)

Faster brain development

35.

Depending on the area of the brain that is affected, signs and symptoms of cerebral palsy (CP) will vary in the type and severity between individuals.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

What are some symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

a)

A) Pain, numbness, or weakness to the hand(s)

b)

B) Headache and fever

c)

C) Stomach ache

d)

D) Blurred vision

37.

What are some causes of pressure on the median nerve that can lead to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

a)

Repetitive movements, trauma or injury to the wrist, or fluid retention related to pregnancy or menopause

b)

Eating spicy food

c)

Lack of sleep

d)

Sun exposure

38.

What is paralysis? Paralysis is the loss of _______ and control of the muscles in parts of the body.

a)

strength

b)

height

c)

temperature

d)

color

39.

Which type of paralysis is a partial paralysis wherein there is a moderate degree of muscular weakness?

a)

Paraplegia

b)

Quadriplegia

c)

Paresis

d)

Hemiplegia

40.

Which type of paralysis affects the lower extremities and lower portions of the trunk?

a)

Paraplegia

b)

Quadriplegia

c)

Paresis

d)

Hemiplegia

41.

Which type of paralysis affects all four limbs?

a)

Paraplegia

b)

Quadriplegia

c)

Paresis

d)

Hemiplegia

42.

Which type of paralysis affects one side of the body, such as the arm and leg on the same side?

a)

Paraplegia

b)

Quadriplegia

c)

Paresis

d)

Hemiplegia

43.

What is a sprain? Fill in the blank: A sprain is an injury to a joint whereby a _______ is stretched or torn.

a)

ligament

b)

muscle

c)

bone

d)

tendon

44.

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of a sprain?

a)

Falling

b)

Twisting

c)

Being hit

d)

Eating spicy food

45.

What are the signs and symptoms of a sprain? Signs and symptoms of a sprain include pain, swelling, bruising, and an inability to use the _______.

a)

joint

b)

muscle

c)

bone

d)

skin

46.

What is a strain? Fill in the blank: A strain is an injury to a _______ or a tendon caused by stretching or tearing.

a)

muscle

b)

bone

c)

ligament

d)

cartilage

47.

Which of the following is a sign or symptom of a strain?

a)

Muscle spasms

b)

Swelling

c)

Cramping

d)

All of the above

48.

Who are medical doctors specialized in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and surgery of disorders and diseases related to the musculoskeletal systems?

a)

Orthopedic surgeons

b)

Cardiologists

c)

Dermatologists

d)

Neurologists

49.

Which of the following professionals manipulates muscles and other soft tissues through touch to relieve pain, aid the injury-healing process, and reduce stress?

a)

Orthopedic Surgeon

b)

Massage Therapist

c)

Cardiologist

d)

Neurologist

50.

Massage therapists generally have a ______ degree, although requirements vary by state.

a)

postsecondary

b)

doctoral

c)

elementary

d)

associate

51.

What is the main purpose of Electromyography (EMG)?

a)

To assess the electrical signals muscles send while at rest and when they are used.

b)

To measure the oxygen level in the blood.

c)

To record the electrical activity of the heart.

d)

To evaluate lung capacity.

52.

What does MRI stand for?

a)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

b)

Magnetic Radio Imaging

c)

Molecular Resonance Imaging

d)

Magnetic Radiation Indicator

53.

What is the purpose of Range of Motion Testing?

a)

To determine the amount of movement around a specific joint.

b)

To measure blood pressure levels.

c)

To assess lung capacity.

d)

To evaluate heart rate variability.

54.

The manubrium, the body, and the xiphoid make up which of the following?

a)

Axial skeleton

b)

Scaphoid

c)

Sternum

d)

None of the above

55.

The highlighted bones are called:

a)

Tarsals

b)

Metatarsals

c)

Phalanges

d)

Feets

56.

Identify the skeletal bone in the picture highlighted blue

a)

mandible

b)

humerus

c)

cranium

d)

femur

57.

The highlighted bone is known as the:

a)

Pelvis

b)

Pubis

c)

Sacrum

d)

Coccyx

58.

Which picture correctly displays kyphosis?

a)

b)

59.

An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

a)

Lordosis

b)

Kyphosis

c)

Scoliosis

d)

Kinosis