#1
Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?
#2
What type of joint is the elbow joint?
Hinge joint
Ball and socket joint
Pivot joint
Gliding joint
#3
What is the medical term for the collarbone?
Clavicle
Scapula
Femur
Humerus
#4
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?
Production of red blood cells
Protection of internal organs
Storage of minerals
Contraction for movement
#5
What is the medical term for the thigh bone?
#6
Which of the following bones forms the heel of the foot?
Tibia
Metatarsal
Calcaneus
Tarsal
#7
Which muscle is responsible for extension of the forearm?
Biceps brachii
Triceps brachii
Deltoid
Pectoralis major
#8
What is the function of the meniscus in the knee joint?
To attach muscles to bones
To reduce friction between bones
To provide cushioning and shock absorption
To allow rotational movement
#9
Which of the following bones articulates with the acetabulum?
#10
What is the function of the Achilles tendon?
To flex the foot
To extend the knee
To plantarflex the foot
To dorsiflex the foot
#11
Which of the following ligaments is commonly injured in a sprained ankle?
Medial collateral ligament (MCL)
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)
#12
Which of the following is a symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome?
Numbness and tingling in the fingers
Pain in the knee
Swelling in the elbow
Weakness in the shoulder
#13
Which of the following is a characteristic of osteoarthritis?
Inflammation of the synovial membrane
Excessive bone resorption
Formation of osteophytes
Autoimmune reaction against joint tissues
#14
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for osteoporosis?
Regular weight-bearing exercise
Calcium and vitamin D deficiency
Smoking
High estrogen levels
#15
Which of the following conditions is characterized by inflammation of the tendon sheath in the wrist?
Ganglion cyst
Trigger finger
De Quervain's tenosynovitis
Carpal boss
#16
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of rheumatoid arthritis?
Symmetrical joint involvement
Osteophyte formation
Presence of Heberden's nodes
Cartilage degeneration
#17
Which of the following is a feature of gout?
Presence of Heberden's nodes
Inflammation of the synovial membrane
Formation of tophi
Gradual erosion of joint cartilage