level: Musculoskeletal continued
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Musculoskeletal continued
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where are short bones found? | Hands and feet |
| What kind of bones make up the vertebrae? | Irregular bones |
| Where are flat bones found? | Skull and sternum |
| The muscles make up what percentage of total body weight? | 40% to 50% |
| Muscles perform 3 vital functions: | 1. Motion 2. Maintenance of posture 3. Production of heat |
| Skeletal muscle is surrounded by a covering of connective tissue called _______. | Epimysium |
| Epimysium, perimysium and endomysium extend past the muscle and form a tough cord of connective tissue known as a _______. | Tendon |
| After a myelogram, the patient should be placed in which position? | Semi-Fowler's position for 8 hours |
| If oil-based dye is used during a myelogram, how long should the patient lay in a flat position? | 12 hours |
| What happens to the bones of the spine in AS? | They fuse together |
| Inactivity exacerbates AS, while _________ provides relief. | Exercise |
| Which supplement may help repair and maintain healthy joint function? | Glucosamine |