Question 1

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Pole-like process extending downward from the temporal bone on each side of the skull

Accepted Answer

A) phosphorus 
B) pubic symphysis 
C) red bone marrow 
D) sella turcica 
E) sinus
F)styloid process
G)tubercle
H)temporomandibular joint
I)trabeculae
J)trochanter 
A) phosphorus 
B) pubic symphysis 
C) red bone marrow 
D) sella turcica 
E) sinus
F)styloid process
G)tubercle
H)temporomandibular joint
I)trabeculae
J)trochanter

Question 2

Select from the following vocabulary terms related to joints to fit the definitions.

-Space between bones at a synovial joint

Accepted Answer

A) articular cartilage 
B) articulation 
C) bursa 
D) ligament 
E) suture joint
F)synovial cavity
G)synovial fluid
H)synovial joint
I)synovial membrane
J)tendon 
A) articular cartilage 
B) articulation 
C) bursa 
D) ligament 
E) suture joint
F)synovial cavity
G)synovial fluid
H)synovial joint
I)synovial membrane
J)tendon

Question 3

Select the term that is spelled correctly:

Accepted Answer

A)  scoliosis 
B)  scoleosis 
A)  scoliosis 
B)  scoleosis

Question 4

Match the meanings with their correct terms.

-Flexion

Accepted Answer

A) bending a limb 
B) movement away from the midline 
C) movement toward the midline 
D) circular movement around an axis 
E) straightening out a limb
F)turning the palm downward 
A) bending a limb 
B) movement away from the midline 
C) movement toward the midline 
D) circular movement around an axis 
E) straightening out a limb
F)turning the palm downward

Question 5

Match the explanations with the associated abbreviation.

-TMJ

Accepted Answer

A) the articulation between a bone on the side of the cranium and the lower jaw bone 
B) a condition affecting the wrist and caused by pressure on a nerve 
C) bone density test 
D) medication that treats inflammatory conditions 
E) autoimmune condition marked by a wolf-like facial rash and joint pain
F)bones in the back that are connected to ribs
G)process of recording muscle contractions
H)chronic inflammatory joint condition marked by damage to articular cartilage and ankylosis in smaller joints of the hands and feet
I)type of parenteral injection
J)connective tissue joining bones in the anterior portion of the knee 
A) the articulation between a bone on the side of the cranium and the lower jaw bone 
B) a condition affecting the wrist and caused by pressure on a nerve 
C) bone density test 
D) medication that treats inflammatory conditions 
E) autoimmune condition marked by a wolf-like facial rash and joint pain
F)bones in the back that are connected to ribs
G)process of recording muscle contractions
H)chronic inflammatory joint condition marked by damage to articular cartilage and ankylosis in smaller joints of the hands and feet
I)type of parenteral injection
J)connective tissue joining bones in the anterior portion of the knee

Question 6

Match the explanations with the associated abbreviation.

-IM

Accepted Answer

A) the articulation between a bone on the side of the cranium and the lower jaw bone 
B) a condition affecting the wrist and caused by pressure on a nerve 
C) bone density test 
D) medication that treats inflammatory conditions 
E) autoimmune condition marked by a wolf-like facial rash and joint pain
F)bones in the back that are connected to ribs
G)process of recording muscle contractions
H)chronic inflammatory joint condition marked by damage to articular cartilage and ankylosis in smaller joints of the hands and feet
I)type of parenteral injection
J)connective tissue joining bones in the anterior portion of the knee 
A) the articulation between a bone on the side of the cranium and the lower jaw bone 
B) a condition affecting the wrist and caused by pressure on a nerve 
C) bone density test 
D) medication that treats inflammatory conditions 
E) autoimmune condition marked by a wolf-like facial rash and joint pain
F)bones in the back that are connected to ribs
G)process of recording muscle contractions
H)chronic inflammatory joint condition marked by damage to articular cartilage and ankylosis in smaller joints of the hands and feet
I)type of parenteral injection
J)connective tissue joining bones in the anterior portion of the knee

Question 7

Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Bones are fused across the joint space

Accepted Answer

A) abduction 
B) achondroplasia 
C) ankylosing spondylitis 
D) arthrodesis 
E) bunion
F)bursa
G)dorsiflexion
H)electromyography
I)hyperuricemia
J)leiomyosarcoma
K)podagra
L)polymyositis
M)pyrexia
N)rhabdomyosarcoma
O)rheumatoid arthritis
P)sprain
Q)strain
R)supination
S)synovitis
T)tendinitis 
A) abduction 
B) achondroplasia 
C) ankylosing spondylitis 
D) arthrodesis 
E) bunion
F)bursa
G)dorsiflexion
H)electromyography
I)hyperuricemia
J)leiomyosarcoma
K)podagra
L)polymyositis
M)pyrexia
N)rhabdomyosarcoma
O)rheumatoid arthritis
P)sprain
Q)strain
R)supination
S)synovitis
T)tendinitis

Question 8

Match the meanings with their correct terms.

-Ulna

Accepted Answer

A) collarbone 
B) larger of the two lower leg bones 
C) upper part of the hip bone 
D) forearm bone (little finger side) 
E) condition of anterior curvature of the spine
F)the elbow
G)sac of fluid near joints
H)the shaft of a long bone
I)a foot bone
J)smaller of the two leg bones 
A) collarbone 
B) larger of the two lower leg bones 
C) upper part of the hip bone 
D) forearm bone (little finger side) 
E) condition of anterior curvature of the spine
F)the elbow
G)sac of fluid near joints
H)the shaft of a long bone
I)a foot bone
J)smaller of the two leg bones

Question 9

Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Sac of fluid near a joint

Accepted Answer

A) abduction 
B) achondroplasia 
C) ankylosing spondylitis 
D) arthrodesis 
E) bunion
F)bursa
G)dorsiflexion
H)electromyography
I)hyperuricemia
J)leiomyosarcoma
K)podagra
L)polymyositis
M)pyrexia
N)rhabdomyosarcoma
O)rheumatoid arthritis
P)sprain
Q)strain
R)supination
S)synovitis
T)tendinitis 
A) abduction 
B) achondroplasia 
C) ankylosing spondylitis 
D) arthrodesis 
E) bunion
F)bursa
G)dorsiflexion
H)electromyography
I)hyperuricemia
J)leiomyosarcoma
K)podagra
L)polymyositis
M)pyrexia
N)rhabdomyosarcoma
O)rheumatoid arthritis
P)sprain
Q)strain
R)supination
S)synovitis
T)tendinitis

Question 10

Movement away from the midline:

Accepted Answer

A)  abduction 
B)  adduction 
A)  abduction 
B)  adduction

Question 11

Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Heel bone

Accepted Answer

A) acetabulum 
B) calcaneus 
C) cartilage 
D) Colles fracture 
E) comminuted fracture
F)epiphysis
G)ethmoid bone
H)osteogenic sarcoma
I)ischium
J)malleolus
K)myelopoiesis
L)occipital bone
M)olecranon
N)osteodystrophy
O)peroneal
P)scoliosis
Q)sphenoid bone
R)spondylolisthesis
S)talipes
T)trochanter 
A) acetabulum 
B) calcaneus 
C) cartilage 
D) Colles fracture 
E) comminuted fracture
F)epiphysis
G)ethmoid bone
H)osteogenic sarcoma
I)ischium
J)malleolus
K)myelopoiesis
L)occipital bone
M)olecranon
N)osteodystrophy
O)peroneal
P)scoliosis
Q)sphenoid bone
R)spondylolisthesis
S)talipes
T)trochanter

Question 12

Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Inflammation of many muscles

Accepted Answer

A) abduction 
B) achondroplasia 
C) ankylosing spondylitis 
D) arthrodesis 
E) bunion
F)bursa
G)dorsiflexion
H)electromyography
I)hyperuricemia
J)leiomyosarcoma
K)podagra
L)polymyositis
M)pyrexia
N)rhabdomyosarcoma
O)rheumatoid arthritis
P)sprain
Q)strain
R)supination
S)synovitis
T)tendinitis 
A) abduction 
B) achondroplasia 
C) ankylosing spondylitis 
D) arthrodesis 
E) bunion
F)bursa
G)dorsiflexion
H)electromyography
I)hyperuricemia
J)leiomyosarcoma
K)podagra
L)polymyositis
M)pyrexia
N)rhabdomyosarcoma
O)rheumatoid arthritis
P)sprain
Q)strain
R)supination
S)synovitis
T)tendinitis

Question 13

Slipping or subluxation of a vertebra:

Accepted Answer

A)  Spondylitis 
B)  Rachitis 
C)  Kyphosis 
D)  Spondylolisthesis 
E)  Lordosis 
A)  Spondylitis 
B)  Rachitis 
C)  Kyphosis 
D)  Spondylolisthesis 
E)  Lordosis

Question 14

Match the following cranial and facial bones with their meanings.

-Forms the back and base of the skull

Accepted Answer

A) frontal bone 
B) lacrimal bone 
C) mandible 
D) maxilla 
E) occipital bone
F)parietal bone
G)temporal bone
H)zygomatic bone 
A) frontal bone 
B) lacrimal bone 
C) mandible 
D) maxilla 
E) occipital bone
F)parietal bone
G)temporal bone
H)zygomatic bone

Question 15

Match the following terms to the abnormal conditions.

-Inflammation of joints caused by accumulation of uric acid

Accepted Answer

A) achondroplasia 
B) ankylosing spondylitis 
C) bunion 
D) carpal tunnel syndrome 
E) dislocation
F)ganglion
G)gouty arthritis
H)Lyme disease
I)osteoarthritis
J)rheumatoid arthritis
K)systemic lupus erythematosus 
A) achondroplasia 
B) ankylosing spondylitis 
C) bunion 
D) carpal tunnel syndrome 
E) dislocation
F)ganglion
G)gouty arthritis
H)Lyme disease
I)osteoarthritis
J)rheumatoid arthritis
K)systemic lupus erythematosus

Question 16

Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Connection of a muscle to a stationary bone

Accepted Answer

A) adduction 
B) aduction 
C) dorsiflexion 
D) extension 
E) fascia
F)flexion
G)insertion of a muscle
H)origin of a muscle
I)plantar flexion
J)pronation
K)rotation
L)skeletal muscle
M)supination
N)visceral muscle 
A) adduction 
B) aduction 
C) dorsiflexion 
D) extension 
E) fascia
F)flexion
G)insertion of a muscle
H)origin of a muscle
I)plantar flexion
J)pronation
K)rotation
L)skeletal muscle
M)supination
N)visceral muscle

Question 17

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Soft bone tissue found in cancellous bone; contains hematopoietic stem cells and blood cells

Accepted Answer

A) phosphorus 
B) pubic symphysis 
C) red bone marrow 
D) sella turcica 
E) sinus
F)styloid process
G)tubercle
H)temporomandibular joint
I)trabeculae
J)trochanter 
A) phosphorus 
B) pubic symphysis 
C) red bone marrow 
D) sella turcica 
E) sinus
F)styloid process
G)tubercle
H)temporomandibular joint
I)trabeculae
J)trochanter

Question 18

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Flared portion of a long bone between the diaphysis and the epiphyseal plate

Accepted Answer

A) manubrium 
B) mastoid process 
C) medullary cavity 
D) metaphysis 
E) olecranon
F)osseous tissue
G)ossification
H)osteoblast
I)osteoclast
J)periosteum 
A) manubrium 
B) mastoid process 
C) medullary cavity 
D) metaphysis 
E) olecranon
F)osseous tissue
G)ossification
H)osteoblast
I)osteoclast
J)periosteum

Question 19

Select from the following terms related to muscles to match the definitions.

-Connection of a muscle to a stationary bone

Accepted Answer

A) abduction 
B) adduction 
C) extension 
D) fascia 
E) flexion
F)insertion of a muscle
G)origin of a muscle
H)plantar flexion
I)pronation
J)rotation
K)skeletal muscle
L)supination
M)visceral muscle 
A) abduction 
B) adduction 
C) extension 
D) fascia 
E) flexion
F)insertion of a muscle
G)origin of a muscle
H)plantar flexion
I)pronation
J)rotation
K)skeletal muscle
L)supination
M)visceral muscle

Question 20

Match the terms with their correct meanings.
-Turning the palm downward

Accepted Answer

A) adduction 
B) aduction 
C) dorsiflexion 
D) extension 
E) fascia
F)flexion
G)insertion of a muscle
H)origin of a muscle
I)plantar flexion
J)pronation
K)rotation
L)skeletal muscle
M)supination
N)visceral muscle 
A) adduction 
B) aduction 
C) dorsiflexion 
D) extension 
E) fascia
F)flexion
G)insertion of a muscle
H)origin of a muscle
I)plantar flexion
J)pronation
K)rotation
L)skeletal muscle
M)supination
N)visceral muscle

Exam 15-1: Musculoskeletal System—Part 1

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Pole-like process extending downward from the temporal bone on each side of the skull

Select from the following vocabulary terms related to joints to fit the definitions. -Space between bones at a synovial joint

Select the term that is spelled correctly:

Match the meanings with their correct terms. -Flexion

Match the explanations with the associated abbreviation. -TMJ

Match the explanations with the associated abbreviation. -IM

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Bones are fused across the joint space

Match the meanings with their correct terms. -Ulna

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Sac of fluid near a joint

Movement away from the midline:

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Heel bone

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Inflammation of many muscles

Slipping or subluxation of a vertebra:

Match the following cranial and facial bones with their meanings. -Forms the back and base of the skull

Match the following terms to the abnormal conditions. -Inflammation of joints caused by accumulation of uric acid

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Connection of a muscle to a stationary bone

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Soft bone tissue found in cancellous bone; contains hematopoietic stem cells and blood cells

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Flared portion of a long bone between the diaphysis and the epiphyseal plate

Select from the following terms related to muscles to match the definitions. -Connection of a muscle to a stationary bone

Match the terms with their correct meanings. -Turning the palm downward

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