Musculoskel. Assess. Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
What is the functional part of our anatomy that allows us to move? | Joints |
What are the two types of joints and how are they different? | Non-Synovial- Fixed joint, bones are not able to move (Skull); Synovial joints have a synovial cavity that allows the bones to rotate/slide without friction |
What is cartilage and what is its function? | Avascular connective tissue that covers the bone in a joint. |
What are ligaments and what is their function? | They are fibrous bands that connect one bone to another. They strengthen the joint and prevent undesirable movement. |
What are bursas and what is their function? | an enclosed sac filled with synovial fluid that helps muscles and tendon glide smoothly over the bone. |
What are the different types of muscles? | Skeletal (voluntary) Cardiac and smooth (involuntary) |
What is the tendon? | a strong fibrous cord that attached the muscle to the bone. |
What are the most common medical causes of DVT's? | Hip replacements and hip fractures |
What is meant by the articulation of two bones? | They are joined together |
How many bones are in the spine? | 33 bones |
What are the parts of the spine? | 7 cervical bones, 12 Thoracic, 5 Lumbar bones, and 5 sacral bones. |
What is the name of the wrist joint? | radiocarpal joint |
What is the knuckle joint called? | Metacarpophalangeal joint |
The hip is the articluation of which two bones? | acetabulum and head of femur |
What is the difference between Rheumatoid arthritis and Osteoarthritis? | Rheumatoid arthritis pain gets better with movement, and osteoarthritis pain gets worse with movement. |
What is neuropathic pain? | A tingling pain caused by the damage of nerve tissue. |
What is nociceptive pain? | Pain from the stimulation of nerve conductors in the tissue. |
What does a goniometer do? | measures angles of joints. |
What is crepitation? | A grating or crackling when two bones are rubbed together. |
What is subluxation? | The dislocation of joint ex subluxation of elbow=tennis elbow |
What is Phalen's test? | hold both hands back to back while flexing the wrist at a 90 degrees. Normal-no pain. Carpal Tunnel- numbness and burning. |
How should you place the leg to palpate the knee? | In supine position with the quadracep relaxed |
Why would you conduct the ballotment test? | To see if there is fluid in the knee joint. |
What is McMurrays test? | It is a special test for meniscal tears. It is positive when you hear a click as you bend the nee up torwards the patient in supine position. |
What causes the legs to be different lengths? | deformity of the hip. |
What does the straight leg test indicate? | It test for sciatic pain. |
WHo is the ortolani's test used for and what does it indicate? | It is used on infants to test for congential hip dislocation. Bend legs up and feel for smooth motion back out. |
WHo is the allis test used for and what does it indicate? | It is used for babies and it test for hip dislocation. bend nees up and see if they are equal. |
What is joint effusion? | The swelling of excess fluid in joint capsule. |
What is ankylosing spondylitis? | A form of RA that is the chronic progressive inflamation of the spine and large joints of the extremities. |
What is osteoporosis? | It is when the boneresorption is greater than bone formation. |
What is Dupuytren's contractures? | Chronic hyperplasia of palmar fascia causing flexion contractures. |
What are the Swan nec and Boutonneire deformities? | The contractures of the fingers can be caused by rheumatoid arthrititis. |
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