#1
Which of the following is a common symptom of osteoarthritis?
Joint stiffness
ExplanationStiffness in joints commonly experienced.
#2
What is the medical term for a broken bone?
Fracture
ExplanationFracture refers to a broken bone.
#3
What is a common symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome?
Tingling and numbness in the fingers
ExplanationCarpal tunnel syndrome exhibits finger tingling.
#4
Which of the following conditions is characterized by a loss of cartilage in the joints?
Osteoarthritis
ExplanationOsteoarthritis involves cartilage loss.
#5
What is a common symptom of plantar fasciitis?
Heel pain
ExplanationPlantar fasciitis typically causes heel pain.
#6
Which of the following conditions is characterized by inflammation of the joints?
Bursitis
ExplanationBursitis entails joint inflammation.
#7
What is a common treatment for scoliosis?
Physical therapy
ExplanationPhysical therapy is commonly used for treatment.
#8
What is the medical term for the condition commonly known as 'tennis elbow'?
Lateral epicondylitis
ExplanationTennis elbow is termed lateral epicondylitis.
#9
Which of the following is a degenerative joint disease that affects the spine?
Ankylosing spondylitis
ExplanationAnkylosing spondylitis affects spine joints.
#10
Which of the following is a condition characterized by inflammation of the tendons in the shoulder?
Rotator cuff tendinitis
ExplanationShoulder tendon inflammation is rotator cuff tendinitis.
#11
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for osteoporosis?
Regular weight-bearing exercise
ExplanationRegular weight-bearing exercise reduces risk.
#12
What is the medical term for the condition commonly known as 'frozen shoulder'?
Adhesive capsulitis
ExplanationFrozen shoulder is adhesive capsulitis.
#13
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of fibromyalgia?
Tender points
ExplanationFibromyalgia features tender points.
#14
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of ankylosing spondylitis?
Joint deformities
ExplanationAnkylosing spondylitis causes joint deformities.
#15
Which of the following conditions is characterized by inflammation of the sacroiliac joints?
Ankylosing spondylitis
ExplanationInflammation of sacroiliac joints is characteristic of ankylosing spondylitis.