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Musculoskeletal System - Learning Objectives

Total questions: 97

Worksheet time: 49mins

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Date
1.

The femur is part of which skeleton?

a)

Axial skeleton

b)

Appendicular skeleton

c)

Cranial skeleton

d)

Vertebral skeleton

2.

Which of the following lists the main components of a long bone?

a)

Diaphysis, epiphysis, metaphysis, medullary cavity, periosteum

b)

Cortex, medulla, cartilage, ligament

c)

Epiphysis, cartilage, tendon, marrow

d)

Diaphysis, ligament, cartilage, periosteum

3.

Bony projections and depressions are known as:

a)

Processes and fossae

b)

Ligaments and tendons

c)

Muscles and nerves

d)

Joints and cartilages

4.

The parts of a synovial joint include:

a)

Articular cartilage, synovial membrane, joint cavity, ligaments

b)

Muscle fibers, tendons, bone marrow, periosteum

c)

Epidermis, dermis, hypodermis, sweat glands

d)

Alveoli, bronchi, trachea, diaphragm

5.

The characteristics of the three types of muscle tissue are:

a)

Skeletal muscle is striated and voluntary, cardiac muscle is striated and involuntary, smooth muscle is non-striated and involuntary.

b)

Skeletal muscle is non-striated and involuntary, cardiac muscle is striated and voluntary, smooth muscle is striated and voluntary.

c)

Skeletal muscle is striated and involuntary, cardiac muscle is non-striated and voluntary, smooth muscle is striated and involuntary.

d)

Skeletal muscle is non-striated and voluntary, cardiac muscle is non-striated and involuntary, smooth muscle is striated and voluntary.

6.

Select the correct use of movement terminology.

a)

Flexion refers to decreasing the angle between two body parts.

b)

Extension refers to decreasing the angle between two body parts.

c)

Abduction refers to moving a limb toward the midline of the body.

d)

Rotation refers to moving a limb away from the midline of the body.

7.

The musculoskeletal system includes which of the following anatomical terms?

a)

Bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments

b)

Lungs, heart, arteries, veins

c)

Stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas

d)

Skin, hair, nails, glands

8.

Select the correct definition of musculoskeletal system pathology terms.

a)

Diseases and disorders affecting muscles, bones, and joints

b)

Conditions related to the digestive system

c)

Disorders of the cardiovascular system

d)

Diseases affecting the respiratory system

9.

Identify and define selected musculoskeletal system diagnostic procedures.

a)

X-ray: Imaging technique to view bones and joints.

b)

Electrocardiogram: Measures electrical activity of the heart.

c)

Endoscopy: Visual examination of internal organs using a scope.

d)

Spirometry: Test to measure lung function.

10.

Select the correct definition of musculoskeletal system therapeutic procedures.

a)

Procedures used to treat disorders or injuries of muscles, bones, and joints.

b)

Procedures used to diagnose heart conditions.

c)

Procedures used to improve lung function.

d)

Procedures used to treat digestive system disorders.

11.

Select the medication that is commonly used to treat musculoskeletal conditions.

a)

Ibuprofen

b)

Metformin

c)

Lisinopril

d)

Omeprazole

12.

Select the correct definition for the abbreviation 'ROM' as associated with the musculoskeletal system.

a)

Range of Motion

b)

Rate of Movement

c)

Region of Muscle

d)

Rotation of Mass

13.

What is the meaning of ankyl/o?

a)

stiff joint

b)

muscle

c)

bone

d)

cartilage

14.

What is the meaning of arthr/o?

a)

joint

b)

muscle

c)

bone

d)

nerve

15.

What is the meaning of articul/o?

a)

joint

b)

muscle

c)

bone

d)

nerve

16.

What is the meaning of burs/o?

a)

sac

b)

joint

c)

muscle

d)

nerve

17.

What is the meaning of carp/o?

a)

wrist

b)

ankle

c)

elbow

d)

knee

18.

What is the meaning of cervic/o?

a)

neck

b)

arm

c)

foot

d)

eye

19.

What is the meaning of chondr/o?

a)

cartilage

b)

muscle

c)

bone

d)

nerve

20.

What is the meaning of clavicul/o?

a)

clavicle

b)

shoulder blade

c)

collar muscle

d)

sternum

21.

What is the meaning of coccyg/o?

a)

coccyx

b)

rib

c)

skull

d)

clavicle

22.

What is the meaning of cortic/o?

a)

outer layer

b)

inner core

c)

muscle tissue

d)

nerve cell

23.

What is the meaning of cost/o?

a)

rib

b)

lung

c)

heart

d)

bone

24.

What is the meaning of crani/o?

a)

skull

b)

heart

c)

liver

d)

bone marrow

25.

What is the meaning of femor/o?

a)

femur

b)

thigh muscle

c)

knee cap

d)

shin bone

26.

What is the meaning of fibul/o?

a)

fibula

b)

thigh bone

c)

shoulder blade

d)

wrist bone

27.

What is the meaning of humer/o?

a)

humerus

b)

femur

c)

radius

d)

ulna

28.

What is the meaning of ili/o?

a)

ilium

b)

liver

c)

muscle

d)

rib

29.

What is the meaning of ischi/o?

a)

ischium

b)

muscle

c)

nerve

d)

cartilage

30.

What is the meaning of kyph/o?

a)

hump

b)

joint

c)

muscle

d)

bone

31.

What is the meaning of lamin/o?

a)

lamina (part of vertebra)

b)

muscle

c)

joint

d)

nerve

32.

What is the meaning of lord/o?

a)

bent backward

b)

straight

c)

twisted

d)

forward

33.

What is the meaning of lumb/o?

a)

loin (low back between ribs and pelvis)

b)

lung

c)

liver

d)

leg

34.

What is the meaning of mandibul/o?

a)

mandible

b)

muscle

c)

joint

d)

nerve

35.

What is the meaning of maxill/o?

a)

maxilla

b)

mandible

c)

cheekbone

d)

jaw joint

36.

What is the meaning of medull/o?

a)

inner region

b)

outer layer

c)

muscle tissue

d)

nerve cell

37.

What is the meaning of metacarp/o?

a)

metacarpals

b)

kneecap

c)

shoulder blade

d)

skull

38.

What is the meaning of metatars/o?

a)

metatarsals

b)

wrist bones

c)

shoulder blades

d)

thigh bones

39.

What is the meaning of myel/o?

a)

bone marrow, spinal cord

b)

muscle

c)

nerve

d)

joint

40.

What is the meaning of orth/o?

a)

straight

b)

curved

c)

short

d)

soft

41.

What is the meaning of oste/o?

a)

bone

b)

muscle

c)

nerve

d)

skin

42.

What is the meaning of pector/o?

a)

chest

b)

foot

c)

hand

d)

eye

43.

What is the meaning of patell/o?

a)

patella

b)

knee joint

c)

femur

d)

tibia

44.

What is the meaning of ped/o?

a)

child; foot

b)

hand; arm

c)

ear; nose

d)

eye; mouth

45.

What is the meaning of pelv/o?

a)

pelvis

b)

kidney

c)

liver

d)

lung

46.

What is the meaning of phalang/o?

a)

phalanges

b)

fingers

c)

bones of the wrist

d)

cartilage

47.

What is the meaning of pod/o?

a)

foot

b)

hand

c)

eye

d)

ear

48.

What is the meaning of prosthet/o?

a)

addition

b)

removal

c)

disease

d)

pain

49.

What is the meaning of pub/o?

a)

pubis

b)

lung

c)

liver

d)

stomach

50.

What is the meaning of radi/o?

a)

radius; ray (X-ray)

b)

kidney

c)

lung

d)

liver

51.

What is the meaning of sacr/o?

a)

sacrum

b)

muscle

c)

nerve

d)

joint

52.

What is the meaning of scapul/o?

a)

scapula

b)

shoulder blade muscle

c)

collarbone

d)

rib

53.

What is the meaning of scoli/o?

a)

crooked

b)

straight

c)

round

d)

flat

54.

What is the meaning of spin/o?

a)

spine

b)

muscle

c)

joint

d)

nerve

55.

What is the meaning of spondyl/o?

a)

vertebrae

b)

muscle

c)

joint

d)

nerve

56.

What is the meaning of stern/o?

a)

sternum

b)

breastbone

c)

rib

d)

spine

57.

What is the meaning of synov/o?

a)

synovial membrane

b)

cartilage

c)

bone marrow

d)

ligament

58.

What is the meaning of tars/o?

a)

tarsus (ankle)

b)

wrist

c)

elbow

d)

patella (kneecap)

59.

What is the meaning of thorac/o?

a)

chest

b)

stomach

c)

arm

d)

leg

60.

What is the meaning of tibi/o?

a)

tibia

b)

elbow

c)

shoulder

d)

ankle

61.

What is the meaning of uln/o?

a)

ulna

b)

radius

c)

femur

d)

tibia

62.

What is the meaning of vertebr/o?

a)

vertebra

b)

muscle

c)

joint

d)

nerve

63.

What is the name of the bone labeled at the top of the head in the diagram?

a)

Skull

b)

Femur

c)

Clavicle

d)

Humerus

64.

Which bone is labeled as the lower jaw in the diagram?

a)

Mandible

b)

Clavicle

c)

Femur

d)

Scapula

65.

Which bone is labeled as the upper jaw in the diagram?

a)

Maxilla

b)

Mandible

c)

Zygomatic bone

d)

Nasal bone

66.

What is the name of the bone labeled at the neck region in the diagram?

a)

Cervical vertebrae

b)

Femur

c)

Humerus

d)

Tibia

67.

Which bone is labeled as the chest bone in the diagram?

a)

Sternum

b)

Femur

c)

Humerus

d)

Tibia

68.

What is the name of the bones labeled as protecting the chest cavity in the diagram?

a)

Ribs

b)

Femur

c)

Skull

d)

Pelvis

69.

Which vertebrae are labeled in the middle back region in the diagram?

a)

Thoracic vertebrae (T11)

b)

Cervical vertebrae (C3)

c)

Lumbar vertebrae (L5)

d)

Sacral vertebrae (S1)

70.

Which vertebrae are labeled in the lower back region in the diagram?

a)

Lumbar vertebrae (L4)

b)

Cervical vertebrae (C3)

c)

Thoracic vertebrae (T6)

d)

Sacral vertebrae (S1)

71.

What is the name of the bone labeled at the shoulder blade in the diagram?

a)

Scapula

b)

Femur

c)

Humerus

d)

Clavicle

72.

Which bone is labeled as the upper arm bone in the diagram?

a)

Humerus

b)

Femur

c)

Tibia

d)

Radius

73.

Which bone is labeled as the forearm bone on the thumb side in the diagram?

a)

Radius

b)

Ulna

c)

Femur

d)

Tibia

74.

Which bone is labeled as the forearm bone on the little finger side in the diagram?

a)

Ulna

b)

Radius

c)

Femur

d)

Humerus

75.

What is the name of the bone labeled at the hip region in the diagram?

a)

Ilium

b)

Femur

c)

Tibia

d)

Scapula

76.

Which bone is labeled as the front lower part of the pelvis in the diagram?

a)

Pubis

b)

Ilium

c)

Ischium

d)

Sacrum

77.

Which bone is labeled as the back lower part of the pelvis in the diagram?

a)

Ischium

b)

Ilium

c)

Pubis

d)

Sacrum

78.

What is the name of the bone labeled at the thigh in the diagram?

a)

Femur

b)

Humerus

c)

Tibia

d)

Radius

79.

Which bone is labeled as the kneecap in the diagram?

a)

Patella

b)

Femur

c)

Tibia

d)

Fibula

80.

Which bone is labeled as the shin bone in the diagram?

a)

Tibia

b)

Femur

c)

Fibula

d)

Humerus

81.

Which bone is labeled as the smaller bone of the lower leg in the diagram?

a)

Fibula

b)

Tibia

c)

Femur

d)

Humerus

82.

What are the bones labeled at the ankle in the diagram?

a)

Tarsals

b)

Carpals

c)

Femur

d)

Clavicle

83.

What are the bones labeled in the middle of the foot in the diagram?

a)

Metatarsals

b)

Phalanges

c)

Tarsals

d)

Carpals

84.

What are the bones labeled at the toes in the diagram?

a)

Phalanges

b)

Metatarsals

c)

Tarsals

d)

Carpals

85.

Which bones are labeled as the wrist bones in the diagram?

a)

Carpals

b)

Tarsals

c)

Phalanges

d)

Metatarsals

86.

Which bones are labeled as the hand bones between the wrist and fingers in the diagram?

a)

Metacarpals

b)

Phalanges

c)

Carpals

d)

Tarsals

87.

Which bones are labeled as the finger bones in the diagram?

a)

Phalanges

b)

Metacarpals

c)

Carpals

d)

Tarsals

88.

Which bone is labeled as the triangular bone at the base of the spine in the diagram?

a)

Sacrum

b)

Femur

c)

Clavicle

d)

Scapula

89.

Which bone is labeled as the tailbone in the diagram?

a)

Coccyx

b)

Femur

c)

Scapula

d)

Clavicle

90.

What does the suffix '-blast' mean?

a)

immature

b)

old

c)

dead

d)

dividing

91.

What does the suffix '-clasia' mean?

a)

to surgically break

b)

to bind or tie

c)

to remove

d)

to repair

92.

What does the suffix '-desis' mean?

a)

to fuse

b)

to cut

c)

to remove

d)

to repair

93.

What does the suffix '-listhesis' mean?

a)

slipping

b)

swelling

c)

inflammation

d)

hardening

94.

What does the suffix '-logic' mean?

a)

pertaining to study of

b)

related to numbers

c)

full of life

d)

capable of movement

95.

What does the suffix '-porosis' mean?

a)

porous

b)

pain

c)

inflammation

d)

swelling

96.

What does the prefix 'dis-' mean?

a)

apart

b)

together

c)

before

d)

under

97.

What does the prefix 'non-' mean?

a)

not

b)

before

c)

again

d)

under