CH18 Disorders of Bones, Joints, and Skeletal Muscle

A “Z deformity“ is seen in

rheumatoid arthritis

Bones are covered, except at their articular ends, by the ____

periosteum

Name the structure that best facilitates joint movement:

articular cartilage

In adults, osteomyelitis is most likely to be associated with this fracture:

compound fracture

An inactive 65-year-old Asian woman would most likely be predisposed to:

osteoporosis

Scoliosis is abnormal lateral bending of the spine.

True

Which of the following statements describe osteoporosis?

bone resorption is greater than bone formation

Characteristic type of pain associated with osteoarthritis:

activity related join pain is relieved by a short rest

Hematopoiesis takes place in the _________

medullary cavity

Adults have 10% woven bone in their bodies at all times.

False

The above pictures are X-rays of a family member. This X-ray of her fracture illustrates:

internal fixation

Pick all the correct answers

Rhabdomyolysis:

• is a sudden necrosis of skeletal muscle

• can be caused by burns

• can be cause by alcoholic binge drinking

Osteoarthritis:

is noninflammatory

Which of the following is a hematopoietic neoplasm that can occur in bone, along with other disorders?

multiple myeloma

The underlying pathophysiology of osteoporosis is:

increased osteoclastic activity in the fact of decreased osteoblastic activity

The inheritance pattern of Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy:

X-linked recessive

Compact bone comprises 80% of bone tissue

True

Most osteomalacia is due to disturbed calcium, phosphate, or vitamin D metabolism from insufficient intake or poor intestinal absorption

True

Unlike all other tissues, in order to remain healthy, muscle must be connected to a healthy peripheral nerve

True

Neisseria gonorrhoeae is the most common cause of acute septic arthritis in adults.

True