Assessment of Musculoskeletal Function Quiz

Integral part of the central skeletal structure protecting the brain and sensory organs.

Allows movement primarily in one plane, like a door hinge.

Long bone connecting the shoulder to the chest, also known as the collarbone.

Skeletal system provides structural support and protects organs, not involved in contraction.

Longest and strongest bone in the body, located in the thigh region.

Largest of the tarsal bones, forms the heel and provides attachment for the Achilles tendon.

The primary extensor muscle located at the back of the upper arm.

Acts as a shock absorber and distributes load evenly across the joint.

Forms the hip joint by articulating with the acetabulum of the pelvis.

Connects the calf muscles to the heel bone, enabling downward foot movement.

Located on the outside of the ankle, it stabilizes the joint and is prone to injury.

Compression of the median nerve in the wrist leads to tingling and numbness in the fingers.

Bone spurs develop due to cartilage degeneration, leading to joint pain.

Regular weight-bearing exercise strengthens bones, reducing osteoporosis risk.

Painful swelling of the wrist tendon sheath, causing difficulty in wrist and thumb movement.

Inflammation affects joints bilaterally, leading to symmetrical pain and swelling.

Accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints and surrounding tissues, leading to tophi formation.