Question 1

Which diagnostic procedure permits direct visual inspection of a joint?
A) CT scan
B) X-ray
C) arthroscopy
D) bone scan

Accepted Answer

Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure used by orthopedic surgeons to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint. It involves inserting a small camera, called an arthroscope, into the joint through a small incision, allowing direct visual inspection and often treatment of the interior of the joint.

Question 2

Dislocation is least likely to occur in which of the following joint locations?
A) toe
B) finger
C) knee
D) shoulder

Accepted Answer

The toe joint is least likely to experience dislocation compared to the other options, as it is less complex and bears less weight and stress than joints like the knee or shoulder.

Question 3

Phantom limb is often described by patients as a ____ sensation.
A) tingling
B) burning
C) cold
D) painful

Accepted Answer

A

Question 4

The cause of primary osteoporosis is believed to be a combination of all but which of the following?
A) aging
B) faulty metabolism because of estrogen deficiency
C) sedentary lifestyle
D) prolonged inadequate dietary intake of vitamin D

Accepted Answer

Primary osteoporosis is mainly caused by aging, estrogen deficiency, and a sedentary lifestyle, while inadequate vitamin D intake is more related to secondary osteoporosis.

Question 5

The small bone at the knee is known as the:
A) tibia
B) radius
C) patella
D) fibula

Accepted Answer

The patella, also known as the kneecap, is the small bone located in the front of the knee joint.

Question 6

The phalanges are the:
A) fingers and toes
B) wrists and ankles
C) bones of the face
D) forearms and calves

Accepted Answer

The phalanges are the bones in the fingers and toes.

Question 7

Which of the following conditions results from a fault in the immune system that causes it to attack the joint membranes?
A) rheumatoid arthritis
B) gout
C) bursitis
D) hallux valgus

Accepted Answer

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's tissues, particularly the synovium, a soft tissue in your joints. This results in inflammation and can lead to joint damage.

Question 8

The adult skeleton has how many bones?
A) 187
B) 206
C) 270
D) 317

Accepted Answer

The adult human skeleton typically consists of 206 bones. This number can vary slightly due to anatomical variations, but 206 is the standard count.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a symptom of osteoarthritis?
A) joint pain
B) bone atrophy
C) stiffness
D) fluid around the joint

Accepted Answer

Bone atrophy is not a symptom of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis typically involves the wearing down of cartilage, joint pain, stiffness, and sometimes fluid around the joints, but not bone atrophy.

Question 10

A patient with epicondylitis experiences pain at the:
A) knee
B) elbow
C) shoulder
D) jaw

Accepted Answer

Epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow or golfer's elbow, involves inflammation of the tendons that attach to the elbow, hence the correct answer is the elbow.

Question 11

What are the two types of kyphosis?
A) spinal and cranial
B) chronic and acute
C) adolescent and adult
D) seasonal and environmental

Accepted Answer

Adolescent kyphosis, also known as Scheuermann's disease, occurs during growth spurts in teenagers, while adult kyphosis can result from aging, osteoporosis, or spinal degeneration.

Question 12

Which of the following conditions is caused by the compression of the median nerve at the wrist?
A) lumbar myositis
B) kyphosis
C) lordosis
D) carpal tunnel syndrome

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by the compression of the median nerve as it travels through the carpal tunnel in the wrist.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a function of the skeleton?
A) temperature control
B) protection of the organs
C) serving as points of attachment for skeletal muscles
D) formation of blood cells

Accepted Answer

The primary functions of the skeleton include protection of organs, serving as points of attachment for skeletal muscles, and formation of blood cells. Temperature control is not a direct function of the skeleton; it is more closely related to the functions of the skin and the hypothalamus in the brain.

Question 14

The winglike side projections of a typical vertebra are called the:
A) bodies
B) foramen
C) transverse processes
D) spinous processes

Accepted Answer

The transverse processes are the winglike side projections of a vertebra, extending laterally from each side of the vertebral arch.

Question 15

The bones of children are much more ____ than those of an adult.
A) brittle
B) dense
C) rigid
D) flexible

Accepted Answer

The bones of children are more flexible than those of adults, which allows for growth and reduces the risk of fractures.

Question 16

The cranium is a fusion of ____ cranial bones.
A) 4
B) 8
C) 12
D) 16

Accepted Answer

The cranium is a fusion of 8 cranial bones, which include the frontal bone, 2 parietal bones, 2 temporal bones, the occipital bone, the sphenoid bone, and the ethmoid bone.

Question 17

Which of the following is a frequently used test that evaluates the conditions of bones in cases such as dislocations,sprains,and fractures?
A) bone scan
B) CT scan
C) arthroscopy
D) X-ray

Accepted Answer

X-rays are commonly used to evaluate bone conditions, including dislocations, sprains, and fractures, as they provide clear images of the bone structure.

Question 18

A "duck waddle" walk is a sign of:
A) carpal tunnel syndrome
B) subluxation
C) congenital hip dysplasia
D) a dislocated bone

Accepted Answer

A "duck waddle" walk is often a sign of congenital hip dysplasia, a condition where the hip joint has not formed properly. This can affect the way a person walks, often resulting in a waddling gait.

Question 19

The ___ is the tough membrane that covers the surface of the bone.
A) collagen
B) marrow
C) sacrum
D) periosteum

Accepted Answer

The periosteum is the tough membrane that covers the surface of the bone, providing it with a protective layer and serving as an attachment for muscles and tendons.

Question 20

An immovable joint is called synarthrosis or:
A) amphiarthrosis
B) fibrous
C) diarthrosis
D) cartilaginous

Accepted Answer

Synarthrosis joints are immovable joints, and they are often connected by fibrous tissue, making "fibrous" the correct term associated with these types of joints. Amphiarthrosis refers to slightly movable joints, diarthrosis to freely movable joints, and cartilaginous to joints connected by cartilage, which can be either slightly movable or immovable depending on the specific type.

Quiz 13: The Skeletal System

Which diagnostic procedure permits direct visual inspection of a joint?

Dislocation is least likely to occur in which of the following joint locations?

Phantom limb is often described by patients as a ____ sensation.

The cause of primary osteoporosis is believed to be a combination of all but which of the following?

The small bone at the knee is known as the:

The phalanges are the:

Which of the following conditions results from a fault in the immune system that causes it to attack the joint membranes?

The adult skeleton has how many bones?

Which of the following is not a symptom of osteoarthritis?

A patient with epicondylitis experiences pain at the:

What are the two types of kyphosis?

Which of the following conditions is caused by the compression of the median nerve at the wrist?

Which of the following is not a function of the skeleton?

The winglike side projections of a typical vertebra are called the:

The bones of children are much more ____ than those of an adult.

The cranium is a fusion of ____ cranial bones.

Which of the following is a frequently used test that evaluates the conditions of bones in cases such as dislocations,sprains,and fractures?

A "duck waddle" walk is a sign of:

The ___ is the tough membrane that covers the surface of the bone.

An immovable joint is called synarthrosis or: