Question 1

Which bone is the only movable bone of the skull?

Accepted Answer

Mandible

Question 2

A patient presents with pain in the 'carpus.' Which area is affected?

Accepted Answer

Wrist

Question 3

Which term describes the act of moving a limb away from the midline of the body?

Accepted Answer

Abduction

Question 4

What is the function of the periosteum?

Accepted Answer

Covers most bones and contains nerves, blood vessels, and lymphatic vessels

Question 5

Which bone forms the forehead?

Accepted Answer

Frontal bone

Question 6

A patient has a fracture in the 'tibia.' Which bone is affected?

Accepted Answer

Shin bone

Question 7

Which suffix means 'abnormal softening'?

Accepted Answer

-malacia

Question 8

What is the term for the process of bone formation?

Accepted Answer

Ossification

Question 9

Which muscle type is voluntary and attached to bones by tendons?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle

Question 10

A patient is diagnosed with 'bursitis.' What structure is inflamed?

Accepted Answer

Bursa

Question 11

Which combining form refers to 'cartilage'?

Accepted Answer

chondr/o

Question 12

What is the name for the crescent-shaped cartilaginous pad found in the knee?

Accepted Answer

Meniscus

Question 13

Which bone is part of the pectoral girdle and commonly known as the collar bone?

Accepted Answer

Clavicle

Question 14

Which term describes the act of bending a joint?

Accepted Answer

Flexion

Question 15

A patient is unable to move their arm due to nerve damage at the myoneural junction. What is the most likely effect?

Accepted Answer

Loss of voluntary muscle contraction

Question 16

Which bone forms the upper jaw?

Accepted Answer

Maxilla

Question 17

Which term refers to the process of measuring?

Accepted Answer

-metry

Question 18

Which bone is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Femur

Question 19

Which suffix means 'to fuse'?

Accepted Answer

-desis

Question 20

A patient has a tumor in the bone. Which suffix would be used to describe this condition?

Accepted Answer

-oma

Study Guide: Musculoskeletal System (Medical Terminology)

Study Guide - Practice Questions