Chapter 4, Multiple Choice

D

A hollow cavity within a bone is called a: a. fissure b. fossa c. foramen d. sinus

C

An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is called: a. lordosis b. exostosis c. scholiosis d. kyphosis e.

D

An example of a fibrous joint is the: a. pubic symphysis b. skull sutures c. shoulder joint d. jaw joint

A

Applying a pulling force on a fracture in order to restore normal alignment is called: a. traction b. fixation c. fusion d. arthroplasty

C

Braces or splints used to prevent or correct deformities are called: a. prosthetics b. orthotics c. orthopedics d. podiatrics

C

In which type of fracture is the bone shattered? a. greenstick fracture b. Colles' fracture c. comminuted fracture d. pathologic fracture

C

Intermittent claudication is: a. severe neck spasms b. wasting muscles c. severe leg pain when walking very short distances d. a type of muscular dystrophy

A

Skeletal muscles are attached to bones by: a. tendons b. ligaments c. bursa d. both a and b

C

Skeletal muscles may be named for all the following except: a. location b. size c. depth d. action

D

Spina bifida is a congenital anomaly that affects which bone? a. femur b. hip c. skull d. vertebrae

C

Strong anti-inflammatory drugs like corticosteroids are used to treat which condition? a. osteoarthritis b. fractures c. rheumatoid arthritis d. osteoporosis

A

Surgery performed to realign bone fragments is called a(n): a. open reduction b. external fixation c. traction d. internal fixation

A

Synovial joints are enclosed by an elastic: a. synovial membrane b. ligament c. cartilage d. joint capsule

A

The anatomical name of the knee cap is the: a. fibula b. patella c. phalanges d. tarsals

B

The external oblique muscle is named due to its: a. number of attachments points b. fiber direction c. action d. location

A

The fibrous connective tissue that wraps muscle is called: a. ligaments b. adipose c. fascia d. tendons

D

The ilium is part of the: a. pectoral girdle b. lower extremity c. upper extremity d. pelvic girdle

B

The noise produced by bones or cartilage rubbing together is called: a. crepitation b. callus c. orthotic d. fracture

B

The opposite action from flexion is: a. plantar fexion b. extension c. inversion d. elevation

D

The shaft of a long bone is called the: a. periosteum b. epiphysis c. epiphyseal plate d. diaphysis

B

Turning the palm upward is called: a. pronation b. supination c. rotation d. circumduction

C

Two bones are held together in a joint by: a. cartilage b. tendons c. ligaments d. muscles

C

Vertebrae are an example of what type of bone? a. long b. short c. irregular d. flat

A

When a skeletal muscle is attached to two bones, the more movable of the bones is considered to be where the muscle ends and is called its: a. insertion b. action c. origin d. tendon

D

Where would you NOT find smooth muscle? a. respiratory airways b. blood vessels c. stomach d. heart

B

Which diagnostic image uses a radioactive dye to produce an image? a. myelography b. bone scan c. arthroscopy d. absorptiometry

D

Which disease is caused by a vitamin D deficiency? a. osteoporosis b. greenstick fracture c. Paget's disease d. rickets

A

Which motion occurs at the thumb? a. opposition b. circumduction c. eversion d. rotation

C

Which of the following abbreviation is a diagnostic test? a. IM b. MD c. CPK d. ROM

B

Which of the following abbreviations is a pathological condition? a. IM b. MD c. CPK d. ROM

D

Which of the following abbreviations is a record of the strength and quality of muscle contractions? a. ROM b. DTR c. EEG d. EMG

A

Which of the following abbreviations stands for a surgical procedure? a. TKA b. LE c. RA d. FX

D

Which of the following bones are the fingers? a. tarsals b. scapulae c. metacarpals d. phalanges

C

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the appendicular skeleton? a. femur b. humerus c. clavicle d. sternum

D

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton? a. ribs b. femur c. sternum d. skull

A

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the skull? a. temporal b. sphenoid c. hyoid d. nasal

C

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton? a. patella b. ischium c. clavicle d. vertebrae

A

Which of the following bones is the shoulder blade? a. scapulae b. carpal c. clavicle d. fibula

C

Which of the following bony projections is smooth in order to articulate with another bone? a. tubercle b. tuberosity c. condyle d. trochanter

A

Which of the following conditions is caused by overuse and overstretching? a. strain b. muscular dystrophy c. ganglion cyst d. fibromyalgia

D

Which of the following conditions is commonly treated by bone reabsorption inhibitors? a. Paget's disease b. osteoporosis c. osteoarthritis d. a and b

A

Which of the following diagnostic procedures is used to detect osteoporosis? a. dual energy absorptiometry b. myelography c. bone scan d. arthrography

B

Which of the following diagnostic procedures is useful in identifying a herniated nucleus pulposus? a. dual energy absorptiometry b. myelography c. bone scan d. arthrography

D

Which of the following involves obtaining fluid from a joint in order to examine it to make a diagnosis? a. arthroscopy b. arthroclasia c. arthrotomy d. arthrocentesis

B

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of muscles found in the body? a. skeletal b. motor c. smooth d. cardiac

D

Which of the following is a reason for performing an amputation? a. incontrollable infection b. crushing injury c. tumor d. all of the above

D

Which of the following is a sudden, involuntary, strong muscle contraction? a. hyperkinesias b. myopathy c. dyskinesia d. spasm

A

Which of the following is a voluntary muscle? a. skeletal b. cardiac c. smooth d. all are voluntary

B

Which of the following is the name for freely moving joints? a. osseous b. cartilaginous c. synovial d. fibrous

B

Which of the following terms is misspelled? a. mandibuler b. humeral c. femoral d. clavicular

C

Which of the following terms is misspelled? a. maxillary b. coccygeal c. metacarpal d. thoracic

C

Which of the following type of muscle is found in the walls of hollow organs? a. skeletal b. voluntary c. visceral d. cardiac

D

Which procedure examines the inside of a joint? a. arthroplasty b. arthrotomy c. arthrocentesis d. arthroscopy

B

Which term means abnormal tone? a. atonia b. dystonia c. hypotonia d. myotonia

A

Which term means an increase in muscle bulk? a. hypertrophy b. atrophy c. hyperkinesias d. myomegaly

D

Which term means that the fracture is protruding through an open skin wound? a. simple fracture b. compression fracture c. pathologic fracture d. compound fracture

B

Which type of bones is roughly as long as they are wide? a. long b. short c. irregular d. flat

A

Which type of fracture is commonly seen in children? a. greenstick fracture b. comminuted fracture c. simple fracture d. stress fracture

B

Which type of fracture occurs because the bone is diseased or weakened? a. stress fracture b. pathologic fracture c. spiral fracture d. oblique fracture

C

Which type of muscle is also called visceral muscle? a. cardiac b. skeletal c. smooth d. none

B

Widespread aching and pain in the muscles and soft tissue is called: a. carpal tunnel syndrome b. fibromyalgia c. repetitive motion disorder d. polymyositis

C

_____is a decrease in bone mass that results in a thinning and weakening of the bone. a. osteomalacia b. exostosis c. osteoporosis d. Paget's disease

B

_____is the forward sliding of a lumbar vertebra over the vertebra below it. a. spina bifida b. spondylolisthesis c. spondylosis d. talipes

C

Movement away from the midline of the body is called: a. adduction b. flexion c. abduction d. circumduction

B

Muscle wasting is the common term for: a. adhesion b. atrophy c. spasm d. dystonia

A

Pointing the toes downward is called: a. plantar flexion b. extension c. depression d. dorsiflexion

B

The clavicle is commonly referred to as the: a. shoulder blade b. breast bone c. collar bone d. wrist

A

The dense and hard exterior surface bone is called _____bone. a. compact b. articular c. cancellous d. spongy

A

The end of a long bone is covered by: a. articular cartilage b. spongy bone c. periosteum d. red bone marrow

C

The medical term for humpback is: a. exostosis b. scoliosis c. kyphosis d. lordosis

D

The tibia is commonly referred to as the : a. shin bone b. ankle bones c. hip bone d. knee cap

D

The type of movement a skeletal muscle produces is called its: a. myoneural junction b. tendon c. origin d. action

A

This condition is commonly called a ruptured disk. a. herniated nucleus pulposus b. ankylosing spondylitis c. spina bifida d. spondylolisthesis

C

Which bone is NOT part of the os coxae? a. coccyx b. ischium c. ilium d. pubis

C

Which surgical procedure relieves pressure on a compressed spinal nerve? a. bunionectomy b. arthroplasty c. laminectomy d. osteotomy