Musculoskeletal System Learning Quizzes for Medical Coding

Question 1

What is the medical term for inflammation of a tendon?

Accepted Answer

Tendonitis

Answer

Bursitis

Answer

Myositis

Answer

Osteomyelitis

Question 2

Which of the following imaging techniques is primarily used to visualize bones and joints?

Accepted Answer

Computed tomography (CT) scan

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

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Ultrasound

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Electromyography (EMG)

Question 3

Which type of fracture is characterized by a break in the bone that extends through the skin?

Accepted Answer

Open fracture

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Closed fracture

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Comminuted fracture

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Stress fracture

Question 4

What is the primary difference between a sprain and a strain?

Accepted Answer

A sprain involves damage to ligaments, while a strain involves damage to muscles.

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A strain involves damage to tendons, while a sprain involves damage to ligaments.

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A sprain involves damage to muscles, while a strain involves damage to tendons.

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There is no difference between a sprain and a strain.

Question 5

What is the primary function of cartilage in the musculoskeletal system?

Accepted Answer

To provide a smooth surface for joint movement

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To produce synovial fluid

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To store calcium and phosphorus

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To generate electrical impulses

Question 6

Which muscle type is responsible for voluntary body movements and directly connects to bones?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal

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Cardiac

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Smooth

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Visceral

Question 7

Ball-and-socket joints, such as those found in the shoulder, allow for what type of movement?

Accepted Answer

Wide range of motion in multiple directions

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Hinging (bending and straightening)

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Rotation and limited side-to-side motion

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Unidirectional, back-and-forth motion

Question 8

Name the largest and strongest bone found in the human body:

Accepted Answer

Femur

Answer

Humerus

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Tibia

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Clavicle

Question 9

Which of the following joints is found in the wrist and allows for movement between the forearm and hand?

Accepted Answer

Radiocarpal joint

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Metacarpophalangeal joint

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Carpometacarpal joint

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Interphalangeal joint

Question 10

Identify the type of muscle tissue that is involuntary and found in organs and blood vessel walls:

Accepted Answer

Smooth muscle

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Skeletal muscle

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Cardiac muscle

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Voluntary muscle

Question 11

What is the name of the cavity within the skull that houses the brain?

Accepted Answer

Cranial cavity

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Pelvic cavity

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Abdominal cavity

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Thoracic cavity

Question 12

Which of the following is a type of synovial fluid?

Accepted Answer

Hyaluronic acid

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Collagen

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Fibrinogen

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Calcium

Question 13

What is the primary role of the meniscus in the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

To provide cushioning and shock absorption

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To stabilize the joint and prevent dislocation

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To transmit forces between the tibia and femur

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To produce synovial fluid for lubrication

Question 14

Which type of movement is typical of a hinge joint, like the knee?

Accepted Answer

Flexion and extension

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Rotation and abduction

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Circumduction and adduction

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Inversion and eversion

Question 15

In bone remodeling, which cells break down old bone and which cells form new bone?

Accepted Answer

Osteoclasts break down old bone, osteoblasts form new bone.

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Osteoblasts break down old bone, osteoclasts form new bone.

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Both osteoblasts and osteoclasts break down old bone.

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Both osteoblasts and osteoclasts form new bone.

Question 16

In medical terminology, what procedure involves the surgical removal of a bone fragment?

Accepted Answer

Ostectomy

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Arthrotomy

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Myectomy

Question 17

Which type of muscle contraction causes the muscle fibers to shorten?

Accepted Answer

Isotonic contraction

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Isometric contraction

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Eccentric contraction

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Auxiliary contraction

Question 18

Which muscle is responsible for bending the elbow?

Accepted Answer

Biceps brachii

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Triceps brachii

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Deltoid

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Gastrocnemius

Question 19

What is the main purpose of the musculoskeletal system?

Accepted Answer

Providing support, enabling movement, and offering protection

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Transporting oxygen and nutrients throughout the body

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Regulating body temperature

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Producing hormones

Question 20

What medical term describes an inflammation of the joint lining?

Accepted Answer

Synovitis

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Tendonitis

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Bursitis

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Epicondylitis

Question 21

Which type of fracture involves a break in the bone that does not penetrate the skin?

Accepted Answer

Closed fracture

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Open fracture

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Incomplete fracture

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Greenstick fracture

Question 22

Identify the primary function of the Achilles tendon.

Accepted Answer

Connect the calf muscles to the heel bone

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Extend the knee

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Stabilize the ankle joint

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Flex the toes

Question 23

Which of the following conditions is characterized by chronic inflammation of the joints?

Accepted Answer

Rheumatoid arthritis

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Bursitis

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Gout

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Osteoarthritis

Question 24

Which imaging technique utilizes magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of internal structures?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

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Computed Tomography (CT) scan

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X-ray

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Ultrasound

Question 25

Identify the structure responsible for cushioning and supporting the ends of bones within a joint.

Accepted Answer

Cartilage

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Synovial membrane

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Ligament

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Tendon