Medical Quiz

Musculoskeletal System Quiz

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‘C’ is ________ bones
   
A.     Cervical
   
B.     Thoracic
   
C.     Lumbar
   
D.     Coccyx


Hip fracture is the term used to describe a

A. fracture of the pelvic bone sacrum and ischium

B. fracture in the upper third or head of the femur

C. fracture in the lower third of the femur or knee

D. fracture directly over the ilium or upper ischium


During muscle contractions,

A. The sarcomeres shorten

B. The actin filaments slide over the myosin filaments

C. The actin filaments move toward the middle of the sarcomere during contraction and away on relaxation

D. The muscle fibers thicken

E. All of these occur


It is composed mainly of the skeleton and the different types of the muscles such as the smooth, the skeletal, and cardiac muscles

A. Digestive system

B. Circulatory system

C. Musculoskeletal


There is only one example of cardiac muscle in the body. It is the ________.

A. heart

B. brain

C. bicep

D. rib cage


Which of the following is the malignant musculoskeletal tumors

A. Osteosarcoma

B. Chondrosarcoma

C. Fibrosarcoma

D. All of the above


How can regular exercise benefit your musculoskeletal system?

A. Lack of exercise is essential for joint health.

B. Regular exercise can lead to muscle tears and injuries.

C. Exercise has no impact on bone density or strength.

D. Regular exercise benefits the musculoskeletal system by strengthening muscles and bones, improving flexibility, and enhancing joint stability.


Which injury is more severe, involving torn ligaments?

A. Arthritis

B. Osteoporosis

C. Sprain

D. Strain


All of the following have exoskeletons EXCEPT

A. Lobsters

B. Spiders

C. Insects

D. Earthworms

E. Centipedes


Muscles you CANNOT control.

A. Voluntary

B. Involuntary


An example of Cardiac muscle is

A. Digestive tract

B. Heart

C. Tricep


The appendicular skeleton consists of which parts?

A. Skull and rib cage

B. Arms, legs, and hips

C. Spine and skull

D. Rib cage and pelvis


Which type of muscle tissue is responsible for pumping blood from the heart to the rest of the body?

A. Smooth Muscles

B. Cardiac Muscles

C. Skeletal Muscles

D. None of the above


What is the exoskeleton made of ?

A. Bone

B. Chitin

C. Fluid

D. None of the above


What is the muscle that counteracts the agonist muscle called?

A. Antagonist muscle

B. Stabilizer muscle

C. Synergist muscle

D. None of the above


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