#1
Which term refers to the surgical removal of a limb or a part of a limb?
Arthroscopy
Amputation
Osteotomy
Myotomy
#2
What is the purpose of the synovial fluid in a joint?
To provide oxygen to the joint
To reduce friction between bones
To strengthen ligaments
To transport nutrients to the cartilage
#3
What is the purpose of the bursae in the musculoskeletal system?
To store calcium for bone development
To cushion and reduce friction between tendons and bones
To regulate blood flow in muscles
To produce synovial fluid
#4
What is the term for a fracture that does not break through the skin?
Compound fracture
Greenstick fracture
Simple fracture
Comminuted fracture
#5
Which type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle lengthens during tension?
Isometric contraction
Concentric contraction
Eccentric contraction
Isotonic contraction
#6
What is the medical term for the collarbone?
Femur
Clavicle
Scapula
Tibia
#7
Which of the following terms is associated with inflammation of a joint?
Myalgia
Arthritis
Myositis
Tendinitis
#8
Which of the following is a common symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome?
Back pain
Numbness and tingling in the hand
Blurred vision
Difficulty breathing
#9
What is the primary function of the Achilles tendon?
Flexing the wrist
Moving the shoulder
Extending the ankle
Bending the knee
#10
Which medical imaging technique is commonly used to visualize soft tissues and joints?
X-ray
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
CT scan (Computed Tomography)
Ultrasound
#11
What does the term 'spondylolisthesis' refer to in musculoskeletal anatomy?
Inflammation of a bone
Slippage of a vertebra
Formation of bone spurs
Abnormal curvature of the spine
#12
Which muscle is commonly known as the 'calf muscle'?
Quadriceps
Gastrocnemius
Hamstring
Adductor magnus
#13
In musculoskeletal terms, what does the acronym ACL stand for?
Anterior Collar Ligament
Articular Cartilage Lining
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Axial Compression Load
#14
Which bone is commonly referred to as the 'funny bone'?
#15
In musculoskeletal anatomy, what does the term 'lordosis' refer to?
Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
Abnormal forward curvature of the spine
Abnormal backward curvature of the spine
Abnormal rotation of the spine