CO Anatomy, Biomechanics & Pathophysiology of the Musculoskeletal System

Question 1

Which bone is classified as part of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Vertebra

Answer

Femur

Answer

Scapula

Answer

Humerus

Question 2

What is the primary function of synovial fluid in joints?

Accepted Answer

Lubricates and nourishes joints

Answer

Strengthens tendons

Answer

Fuses bones together

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Protects muscle fibers

Question 3

Which type of muscle contraction results in no change in muscle length?

Accepted Answer

Isometric

Answer

Concentric

Answer

Eccentric

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Isotonic

Question 4

Which structure connects muscle to bone?

Accepted Answer

Tendon

Answer

Ligament

Answer

Cartilage

Answer

Fascia

Question 5

Which condition is characterized by inflammation of a joint?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis

Answer

Tendinitis

Answer

Osteoporosis

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Myopathy

Question 6

What type of joint allows the greatest range of motion?

Accepted Answer

Ball-and-socket joint

Answer

Hinge joint

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Gliding joint

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Pivot joint

Question 7

Which part of the musculoskeletal system is affected by scoliosis?

Accepted Answer

Spine

Answer

Pelvis

Answer

Skull

Answer

Femur

Question 8

What is the main function of ligaments?

Accepted Answer

Connect bone to bone

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Attach muscle to bone

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Generate force for movement

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Support muscle fibers

Question 9

What biomechanical principle explains why longer levers increase force at the joint?

Accepted Answer

Lever arm length principle

Answer

Newton's Second Law

Answer

Center of gravity

Answer

Force-velocity relationship