Bones/Joints
How many bones does the adult body have?
206
At what age does ossification end?
21
Name 3 basic body movements
Abduction, Adduction, Extension, Dorsiflexion, Plantar flexion, Rotation, Internal rotation, External rotation, Pronation, Supination, Inversion, Everson, Opposition, Elevation, Depression, Circumduction, Hyperextension
Medical Term: Arthritis
inflammation, or swelling, of the joints
What is an X-ray commonly used to examine in the musculoskeletal system?
Bones and fractures
A fibrous joint allows movement.
True or False
False
Gross motor skills use what muscles?
large muscles
What movement moves a body part away from the midline of the body?
Abduction
What joints are affected in Osteoarthritis?
Joints in the fingers, thumbs, spine, hips, and knees are usually affected.
Why is it important for a medical assistant to ask about pain level?
To assess the severity and location of the problem.
Synovial joint has ______ fluid.
Synovial
Ossification is the process of hardening into bone.
True or false?
True
What does RICE stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation
What injury happens when a muscle or tendon is overstretched or torn?
A strain
What side should the patient place the cane on?
The patient should place the cane on their stronger side.
What is fascia?
A tough sheet-like connective tissue that covers muscles.
Bursitis is
Inflamation of the bursa
What is the difference between AROM and AAROM?
AROM: Patient performs exercise without help after MA demonstrates.
AAROM: MA assists and supports the patient in doing the work.
What condition happens when a bone is forced out of its normal joint position?
A dislocation
How many inches should the walker be placed from the patient?
The walker should not be overextended; it should be placed no more than six inches in front of the patient.
Describe hyperextension
happens when a joint is extended beyond its normal range of motion. This type of movement can cause injury.
Voluntary and involuntary muscles
Voluntary: made by skeletal muscles
Involuntary: made by smooth muscles
What type of synovial joint allows movement in all directions, like the hip and shoulder?
Ball-and-socket joint
Name the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Fever, fatigue, weight loss, joints become red, swollen, and very painful
What should an MA do if a patient starts to fall during a transfer or while walking?