Question 1

Myolysis is:

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A)  any disease of muscle. 
B)  any disease of a ligament. 
C)  destruction of muscle. 
D)  destruction of ligaments. 
A)  any disease of muscle. 
B)  any disease of a ligament. 
C)  destruction of muscle. 
D)  destruction of ligaments. C

Question 2

Myasthenia gravis is a:

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A)  condition in which muscle is replaced by fibrous tissue. 
B)  condition in which muscle protrudes through its fascial covering. 
C)  disease characterized by great muscular weakness. 
D)  familial disease characterized by progressive destruction of muscle. 
A)  condition in which muscle is replaced by fibrous tissue. 
B)  condition in which muscle protrudes through its fascial covering. 
C)  disease characterized by great muscular weakness. 
D)  familial disease characterized by progressive destruction of muscle. C

Question 3

Bones that are located between the toes and the bones of the ankle are:

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A)  carpals. 
B)  metacarpals. 
C)  metatarsals. 
D)  tarsals. 
A)  carpals. 
B)  metacarpals. 
C)  metatarsals. 
D)  tarsals. C

Question 4

Pertaining to the lower back is referred to as _____________.

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The answer of Pertaining to the lower back is referred...

Question 5

A patient with severe fatigue and widespread pain in the torso, extremities, and face may be diagnosed with:

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A)  fibromyalgia. 
B)  myofibrosis. 
C)  myasthenia gravis. 
D)  tetraplegia. 
A)  fibromyalgia. 
B)  myofibrosis. 
C)  myasthenia gravis. 
D)  tetraplegia.

Question 6

A 74-year-old post-menopausal woman who has reduced bone mass likely has which of the following?

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A)  Osteitis deformans 
B)  Osteomalacia 
C)  Osteoporosis 
D)  Spondylomalacia 
A)  Osteitis deformans 
B)  Osteomalacia 
C)  Osteoporosis 
D)  Spondylomalacia

Question 7

Softening of the vertebrae is:

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A)  osteoporosis. 
B)  spondylomalacia. 
C)  spondylarthritis. 
D)  vertebrochondritis. 
A)  osteoporosis. 
B)  spondylomalacia. 
C)  spondylarthritis. 
D)  vertebrochondritis.

Question 8

The term that means pertaining to a rib and a vertebra is:

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A)  costal. 
B)  costovertebral. 
C)  spondylocostal. 
D)  sternocostal. 
A)  costal. 
B)  costovertebral. 
C)  spondylocostal. 
D)  sternocostal.

Question 9

A disease characterized by the presence of many tumor masses in the bone and bone marrow is:

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A)  chondrosarcoma. 
B)  gout. 
C)  multiple myeloma. 
D)  osteitis deformans. 
A)  chondrosarcoma. 
B)  gout. 
C)  multiple myeloma. 
D)  osteitis deformans.

Question 10

Displacement of a bone from a joint is called:

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A)  dislocation. 
B)  fracture. 
C)  sprain. 
D)  strain. 
A)  dislocation. 
B)  fracture. 
C)  sprain. 
D)  strain.

Question 11

Inflammation of more than one joint is called:

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A)  arthrocentesis. 
B)  arthrodynia. 
C)  polyarthritis. 
D)  quadriplegia. 
A)  arthrocentesis. 
B)  arthrodynia. 
C)  polyarthritis. 
D)  quadriplegia.

Question 12

A 28-year-old man has a tumor which is composed of masses of cartilage. Which term best describes this tumor?

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A)  Chondrosarcoma 
B)  Fibrosarcoma 
C)  Multiple myeloma 
D)  Spondylosarcoma 
A)  Chondrosarcoma 
B)  Fibrosarcoma 
C)  Multiple myeloma 
D)  Spondylosarcoma

Question 13

The movement that brings the leg into a straight position is:

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A)  circumduction. 
B)  extension. 
C)  flexion. 
D)  rotation. 
A)  circumduction. 
B)  extension. 
C)  flexion. 
D)  rotation.

Question 14

A 44-year-old man reports that an x-ray was taken of his spine. Another term for the x-ray image is:

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A)  lumbograph. 
B)  lumboscopy. 
C)  radiograph. 
D)  radioscopy. 
A)  lumbograph. 
B)  lumboscopy. 
C)  radiograph. 
D)  radioscopy.

Question 15

Which of the following procedures is most likely to be performed to relieve the pain caused by a herniated disk?

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A)  Arthrocentesis 
B)  Laminectomy 
C)  Myoplasty 
D)  Phalangectomy 
A)  Arthrocentesis 
B)  Laminectomy 
C)  Myoplasty 
D)  Phalangectomy

Question 16

A biopsy of knee cartilage is often done using a tool called an endoscope. The procedure is called:

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A)  arthropathy. 
B)  arthroscopy. 
C)  endopathy. 
D)  endoscopy. 
A)  arthropathy. 
B)  arthroscopy. 
C)  endopathy. 
D)  endoscopy.

Question 17

Circular movement of a limb at the far end is called _____________.

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The answer of Circular movement of a limb at the...

Question 18

The term for a broken bone that is visible through an opening in the skin is:

Accepted Answer

A)  simple fracture. 
B)  closed reduction. 
C)  compound fracture. 
D)  simple dislocation. 
A)  simple fracture. 
B)  closed reduction. 
C)  compound fracture. 
D)  simple dislocation.

Question 19

Visualization of the interior of a joint is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  arthroscope. 
B)  arthroscopy. 
C)  chondroscopy. 
D)  endoscope. 
A)  arthroscope. 
B)  arthroscopy. 
C)  chondroscopy. 
D)  endoscope.

Question 20

Thoracic vertebrae are so named because they:

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A)  are located at the base of the spine. 
B)  are part of the posterior wall of the chest cavity. 
C)  lie behind the region of the neck. 
D)  lie in the region of the lower back. 
A)  are located at the base of the spine. 
B)  are part of the posterior wall of the chest cavity. 
C)  lie behind the region of the neck. 
D)  lie in the region of the lower back.

Myolysis is:

Myasthenia gravis is a:

Bones that are located between the toes and the bones of the ankle are:

Pertaining to the lower back is referred to as _____________.

A patient with severe fatigue and widespread pain in the torso, extremities, and face may be diagnosed with:

A 74-year-old post-menopausal woman who has reduced bone mass likely has which of the following?

Softening of the vertebrae is:

The term that means pertaining to a rib and a vertebra is:

A disease characterized by the presence of many tumor masses in the bone and bone marrow is:

Displacement of a bone from a joint is called:

Inflammation of more than one joint is called:

A 28-year-old man has a tumor which is composed of masses of cartilage. Which term best describes this tumor?

The movement that brings the leg into a straight position is:

A 44-year-old man reports that an x-ray was taken of his spine. Another term for the x-ray image is:

Which of the following procedures is most likely to be performed to relieve the pain caused by a herniated disk?

A biopsy of knee cartilage is often done using a tool called an endoscope. The procedure is called:

Circular movement of a limb at the far end is called _____________.

The term for a broken bone that is visible through an opening in the skin is:

Visualization of the interior of a joint is called:

Thoracic vertebrae are so named because they:

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Exam 6: Musculoskeletal System

Myolysis is:

Myasthenia gravis is a:

Bones that are located between the toes and the bones of the ankle are:

Pertaining to the lower back is referred to as _____________.

A patient with severe fatigue and widespread pain in the torso, extremities, and face may be diagnosed with:

A 74-year-old post-menopausal woman who has reduced bone mass likely has which of the following?

Softening of the vertebrae is:

The term that means pertaining to a rib and a vertebra is:

A disease characterized by the presence of many tumor masses in the bone and bone marrow is:

Displacement of a bone from a joint is called:

Inflammation of more than one joint is called:

A 28-year-old man has a tumor which is composed of masses of cartilage. Which term best describes this tumor?

The movement that brings the leg into a straight position is:

A 44-year-old man reports that an x-ray was taken of his spine. Another term for the x-ray image is:

Which of the following procedures is most likely to be performed to relieve the pain caused by a herniated disk?

A biopsy of knee cartilage is often done using a tool called an endoscope. The procedure is called:

Circular movement of a limb at the far end is called _____________.

The term for a broken bone that is visible through an opening in the skin is:

Visualization of the interior of a joint is called:

Thoracic vertebrae are so named because they:

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Essential Prefixes and More

Diagnostic Procedures and Therapeutic Interventions

The Body As a Whole

Circulatory System

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Urinary System

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Nervous System and Psychologic Disorders

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