Question 1

Which of the following conditions is caused by the breakdown and eventual destruction of cartilage in a joint?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rheumatoid arthritis
B)  Systemic lupus erythematosus
C)  Gout
D)  Osteoarthritis
E)  Bursitis

Question 2

An ____________________ tool or piece of equipment, such as a special computer keyboard, is designed to prevent worker injury and discomfort in the workplace.

Accepted Answer

Ergonomic
Explanation: An ergonomic tool...

Question 3

The process of removing a limb, a part of a limb, a breast, or some other projecting part of the body is called a (an) ____________________________________________________.

Accepted Answer

Amputation
Explanation: The word amputat...

Question 4

An inherited condition in which bone formation is incomplete, leading to fragile, easily broken bones is

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteoporosis
B)  Osteomalacia
C)  Osteogenesis imperfecta
D)  Osteogenic sarcoma
E)  Achondroplasia

Question 5

Which of the following terms refers to one of two bony prominences near the head of the femur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mastoid
B)  Medulla
C)  Talus
D)  Acromion process
E)  Trochanter

Question 6

Which of the following diseases has the same pathologic effect on bones as rickets?

Accepted Answer

A)  Achondroplasia
B)  Osteomalacia
C)  Osteopenia
D)  Sarcoma
E)  Osteomyelitis

Question 7

The root in the word sarcoma means

Accepted Answer

A)  Tumor
B)  Sacrum
C)  Flesh
D)  Cancer
E)  Muscle

Question 8

The joint movement in which a person rotates his or her forearm so that the palm is facing upward is called ___________________________.

Accepted Answer

Supination
Explanation: Supina...

Question 9

The medical term for the collarbone is the

Accepted Answer

A)  Humerus
B)  Ulna
C)  Scapula
D)  Acromion
E)  Clavicle

Question 10

Which of the following individuals focuses on the manual adjustment of joints, particularly the spine, to maintain and restore health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orthopedic surgeons
B)  Chiropractors
C)  Physical therapists
D)  Physiatrists
E)  Osteopathic physicians

Question 11

What is the difference between a strain and a sprain?

Accepted Answer

A)  A muscle strain can be a tear in a muscle; a sprain is a sudden painful contraction of a muscle group.
B)  A sprain is a stretch or tear of a tendon; a strain refers to the injury of the ligaments.
C)  A strain results from the buildup of lactic acid in muscles; a sprain is the stretch or tear of a ligament.
D)  A sprain can be treated with R.I.C.E.; a strain almost always requires surgical repair and casting.
E)  A sprain is a stretch or tear of a ligament; a strain is a stretch or tear in the muscle or tendon.

Question 12

In the word detoxification, identify the prefix and its meaning.

Accepted Answer

A)  The prefix is de-, and it means pertaining to.
B)  The prefix is toxi-, and it means poison.
C)  The prefix is de-, and it means from, out of.
D)  The prefix is -fication, and it means remove.
E)  The prefix is detox-, and it means substance.

Question 13

The suffix in the word osteoclast means

Accepted Answer

A)  Build up
B)  Embryonic
C)  Break down
D)  Creation
E)  Bone

Question 14

In the word fibromyalgia, what does the suffix mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pain
B)  Across
C)  Surgical removal
D)  Muscle
E)  Bad, difficult

Question 15

The word which means creation of new bone is _________________________________.

Accepted Answer

Osteogenesis
Explanation: Osteogenesis m...

Question 16

__________________ refers to the gentle, continuous application of a pulling force that can align a fracture, reduce muscle spasms, and relieve pain.

Accepted Answer

Traction
Explanation: Traction is the ge...

Question 17

Which of the following terms refers to the surgical removal of hypertrophied connective tissue to release a contracture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arthrodesis
B)  Arthroplasty
C)  Fasciectomy
D)  Amputation
E)  Synovectomy

Question 18

In the word, atrophy, what does the prefix mean and what does the root mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  The prefix means without, and the root means muscle.
B)  The prefix means around, and the root means stripe.
C)  The prefix means pertaining to, and the root means muscle.
D)  The prefix means painful, and the root means muscle.
E)  The prefix means without, and the root means nourishment.

Question 19

A fracture that occurs at a site already weakened by a disease process such as cancer is called a ___________________________ fracture.

Accepted Answer

Pathologic
Explanation: A pathologic fra...

Question 20

In the word osteopenia, the suffix means

Accepted Answer

A)  abnormal condition
B)  deficiency
C)  creation
D)  storage
E)  breakdown

Exam 14: Musculoskeletal System

The word which means creation of new bone is _________________________________.

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The suffix in the word osteoclast means

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__________________ refers to the gentle, continuous application of a pulling force that can align a fracture, reduce muscle spasms, and relieve pain.

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An inherited condition in which bone formation is incomplete, leading to fragile, easily broken bones is

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An ____________________ tool or piece of equipment, such as a special computer keyboard, is designed to prevent worker injury and discomfort in the workplace.

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A fracture that occurs at a site already weakened by a disease process such as cancer is called a ___________________________ fracture.

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In the word, atrophy, what does the prefix mean and what does the root mean?

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In the word osteopenia, the suffix means

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The joint movement in which a person rotates his or her forearm so that the palm is facing upward is called ___________________________.

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What is the difference between a strain and a sprain?

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The process of removing a limb, a part of a limb, a breast, or some other projecting part of the body is called a (an) ____________________________________________________.

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The medical term for the collarbone is the

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Which of the following terms refers to one of two bony prominences near the head of the femur?

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The root in the word sarcoma means

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In the word fibromyalgia, what does the suffix mean?

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Which of the following individuals focuses on the manual adjustment of joints, particularly the spine, to maintain and restore health?

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In the word detoxification, identify the prefix and its meaning.

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Which of the following diseases has the same pathologic effect on bones as rickets?

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Which of the following terms refers to the surgical removal of hypertrophied connective tissue to release a contracture?

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Which of the following conditions is caused by the breakdown and eventual destruction of cartilage in a joint?

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