Exam 22: Musculoskeletal System

The musculoskeletal examination should begin when:

The type of joint that has the widest range of motion in all planes is the:

When a patient abducts an arm and the ipsilateral scapula becomes more prominent (winged), this usually means that:

Expected normal findings during the inspection of spinal alignment include:

Long bones in children have growth plates known as:

The wrist moves in: (Select all that apply.)

Inquiry about nocturnal muscle spasms would be most significant when taking the musculoskeletal history of:

Risk factors for sports-related injuries include:

Fasciculation occurs after injury to a muscle's:

Carpal tunnel syndrome would result in:

The elasticity of pelvic ligaments and softening of cartilage in a pregnant woman are the result of:

The strength of the trapezius muscle is evaluated by having the patient:

Light skin and thin body habitus are risk factors for:

The family history for a patient with joint pain should include information about siblings with:

When the shoulder contour is asymmetric and one shoulder has hollows in the rounding contour, you would suspect:

The joint where the humerus, radius, and ulna articulate is the:

Spinal vertebrae are separated from each other by:

The temporomandibular joint is palpated:

The temporalis and masseter muscles are evaluated by:

A wheelchair-dependent older woman would most likely develop skin breakdown at: