NAVY HOSPITAL CORPSMAN HCB
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
the stretching or tearing of ligaments that causes pain and disability - Answer-sprain
muscle or tendon injury resulting from violent contraction or excessive force - Answer-
strain
inflammation of a tendon usually from a strain - Answer-tendonitis
what is voluntary muscle also known as? - Answer-skeletal muscle
under conscious control of the brain via the nervous system - Answer-voluntary muscle
what is involuntary muscle also known as? - Answer-smooth muscle
where can you find involuntary muscle - Answer-gastrointestinal system, lungs, blood
vessels, and urinary system
a specialized form of involuntary muscle, found only in the heart - Answer-cardiac
muscle
mandible - Answer-lower jaw
Maxillae - Answer-upper jaw
carpal - Answer-wrist
metacarpals - Answer-hand bones
Phalanges - Answer-fingers and toes
the lateral bone of the forearm - Answer-radius
medial forearm bone - Answer-ulna
the highest portion of the shoulder - Answer-acromion process
how many bones does the spine consist of - Answer-33
what are the five sections of the spine (top to bottom) and how many bones are in each
- Answer-cervical - 7
,thoracic - 12
lumbar - 5
sacral - 5
coccyx - 4
superior bone that contains the iliac crest - Answer-ilium
inferior, posterior portion of the pelvis - Answer-ischium
formed by the joining of the bones of the anterior pelvis - Answer-pubis
the pelvis is joined ____________ to the sacral spine - Answer-posteriorly
what does the pelvis contain - Answer-ilium, ischium, pubis
joint where the femur (thigh bone) and pelvis join - Answer-hips
socket of the hip joint - Answer-acetabulum
medial and larger bone of the lower leg (shinbone) - Answer-tibia
the lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg - Answer-fibula
at the lower end of the fibula - Answer-lateral malleolus
at the lower end of the tibia - Answer-medial malleolus
what are at each side of the ankle - Answer-lateral and medial malleolus
calcaneus - Answer-heel bone
metatersals - Answer-foot bones
bones connect to other bones - Answer-joints
the hip is an example of what type of joint - Answer-ball and socket
the elbow is an example of what type of joint - Answer-hinge
what are the three main functions of the musculoskeletal system - Answer-give shape to
the body
protect vital organs
provide for body movement
produces blood cells and stores certain nutrients - Answer-marrow inside the bone
, can contract upon voluntary command of the individual - Answer-voluntary muscle
respond automatically to orders from the brain - Answer-involuntary muscles
ability to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own - Answer-automaticity
the cardiac muscle has a property called - Answer-automaticity
essential for movement, sensation, and vital functions - Answer-spine
instrument used for measurement of angles - Answer-goniometer
what equipment is used for inspection, palpation, ROM, muscle tone/strength - Answer-
skin marker pencil
goniometer
tape measure
reflex hammer
passive range of motion often exceeds active range of motion by - Answer-5 degrees
discrepancies between active and passive ROM may indicate what? - Answer-true
muscle weakness or a joint disorder
How is muscle strength graded? - Answer-from no voluntary contraction to full muscle
strength
how do you test muscle strength of the hips? - Answer-flexion/extension
abduction/adduction
internal external rotation
injuries that occur immediately and as a result of direct force - Answer-primary injuries
occur after the initial result, can cause the same and even more harm - Answer-
secondary injuries
the spine is most often injured by - Answer-energy that forces movement of the spine
beyond its normal range of motion
what vertebrae are most susceptible to injury because they are not supported by other
bony structures - Answer-cervical and lumbar
what are high risk moi's for spinal injury - Answer-falls greater than 1 meter
axial loading
high speed motor vehicle crashes
ATV crashes
bicycle collisions
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
the stretching or tearing of ligaments that causes pain and disability - Answer-sprain
muscle or tendon injury resulting from violent contraction or excessive force - Answer-
strain
inflammation of a tendon usually from a strain - Answer-tendonitis
what is voluntary muscle also known as? - Answer-skeletal muscle
under conscious control of the brain via the nervous system - Answer-voluntary muscle
what is involuntary muscle also known as? - Answer-smooth muscle
where can you find involuntary muscle - Answer-gastrointestinal system, lungs, blood
vessels, and urinary system
a specialized form of involuntary muscle, found only in the heart - Answer-cardiac
muscle
mandible - Answer-lower jaw
Maxillae - Answer-upper jaw
carpal - Answer-wrist
metacarpals - Answer-hand bones
Phalanges - Answer-fingers and toes
the lateral bone of the forearm - Answer-radius
medial forearm bone - Answer-ulna
the highest portion of the shoulder - Answer-acromion process
how many bones does the spine consist of - Answer-33
what are the five sections of the spine (top to bottom) and how many bones are in each
- Answer-cervical - 7
,thoracic - 12
lumbar - 5
sacral - 5
coccyx - 4
superior bone that contains the iliac crest - Answer-ilium
inferior, posterior portion of the pelvis - Answer-ischium
formed by the joining of the bones of the anterior pelvis - Answer-pubis
the pelvis is joined ____________ to the sacral spine - Answer-posteriorly
what does the pelvis contain - Answer-ilium, ischium, pubis
joint where the femur (thigh bone) and pelvis join - Answer-hips
socket of the hip joint - Answer-acetabulum
medial and larger bone of the lower leg (shinbone) - Answer-tibia
the lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg - Answer-fibula
at the lower end of the fibula - Answer-lateral malleolus
at the lower end of the tibia - Answer-medial malleolus
what are at each side of the ankle - Answer-lateral and medial malleolus
calcaneus - Answer-heel bone
metatersals - Answer-foot bones
bones connect to other bones - Answer-joints
the hip is an example of what type of joint - Answer-ball and socket
the elbow is an example of what type of joint - Answer-hinge
what are the three main functions of the musculoskeletal system - Answer-give shape to
the body
protect vital organs
provide for body movement
produces blood cells and stores certain nutrients - Answer-marrow inside the bone
, can contract upon voluntary command of the individual - Answer-voluntary muscle
respond automatically to orders from the brain - Answer-involuntary muscles
ability to generate and conduct electrical impulses on its own - Answer-automaticity
the cardiac muscle has a property called - Answer-automaticity
essential for movement, sensation, and vital functions - Answer-spine
instrument used for measurement of angles - Answer-goniometer
what equipment is used for inspection, palpation, ROM, muscle tone/strength - Answer-
skin marker pencil
goniometer
tape measure
reflex hammer
passive range of motion often exceeds active range of motion by - Answer-5 degrees
discrepancies between active and passive ROM may indicate what? - Answer-true
muscle weakness or a joint disorder
How is muscle strength graded? - Answer-from no voluntary contraction to full muscle
strength
how do you test muscle strength of the hips? - Answer-flexion/extension
abduction/adduction
internal external rotation
injuries that occur immediately and as a result of direct force - Answer-primary injuries
occur after the initial result, can cause the same and even more harm - Answer-
secondary injuries
the spine is most often injured by - Answer-energy that forces movement of the spine
beyond its normal range of motion
what vertebrae are most susceptible to injury because they are not supported by other
bony structures - Answer-cervical and lumbar
what are high risk moi's for spinal injury - Answer-falls greater than 1 meter
axial loading
high speed motor vehicle crashes
ATV crashes
bicycle collisions
