NURSING ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
RED MARROW
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -bone
marrow found at the end of the long bones, also manufactures red and white blood cells
OSTEOCYTES
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -They are
bone cells that produce a hard, calcium rich extracellular matrix, and are embedded in a
matrix of collagen and minerals and form the skeleton of an organism
SKELETON
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -the hard
structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a framework for the body, as well as
attachment sites for muscle. Over 200 bones.
AXIAL SKELETON
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -pertaining
to the central part of the body, the head and trunk
APPENDICULAR SYSTEM
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -composed
of 126 bones in the human body. The word appendicular is the adjective of the noun
appendage, which itself means a part that is joined to something larger. Functionally it is
involved in locomotion (Lower limbs) of the axial skeleton and manipulation of objects in
the environment (Upper limbs).
JOINTS
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -is the
location at which two or more bones make contact. They are constructed to allow
movement and provide mechanical support, and are classified structurally and
functionally.
ligaments
, support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -fibrous
tissue that connects bone to bone, to provide stability to joints
tendon
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -the strong
connective tissue cords that attach skeletal muscles to bones
cartilage
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -strong
connective tissue that supports the body and is softer and more flexible than bone
osteoarthritis
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -
Inflammation of the bone and joint
rheumatoid arthritis
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -A chronic
systemic disease characterized by inflammation of the joints, stiffness, pain, and
swelling that results in crippling deformities
osteoporosis
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -a condition
in which the body's bones become weak and break easily
cardiac muscle
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -muscle
tissue found only in the heart
smooth muscle
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -involuntary
muscle found in internal organs, muscle that forms the walls of the intestine, stomach,
blood vessels, and other internal organs. has individual nucleus cells and no strations
skeletal muscle
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -
Vouluntary, striated muscle that moves bones, works in pairs and is attatched to bones
by tendons
flexor
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
RED MARROW
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -bone
marrow found at the end of the long bones, also manufactures red and white blood cells
OSTEOCYTES
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -They are
bone cells that produce a hard, calcium rich extracellular matrix, and are embedded in a
matrix of collagen and minerals and form the skeleton of an organism
SKELETON
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -the hard
structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a framework for the body, as well as
attachment sites for muscle. Over 200 bones.
AXIAL SKELETON
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -pertaining
to the central part of the body, the head and trunk
APPENDICULAR SYSTEM
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -composed
of 126 bones in the human body. The word appendicular is the adjective of the noun
appendage, which itself means a part that is joined to something larger. Functionally it is
involved in locomotion (Lower limbs) of the axial skeleton and manipulation of objects in
the environment (Upper limbs).
JOINTS
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -is the
location at which two or more bones make contact. They are constructed to allow
movement and provide mechanical support, and are classified structurally and
functionally.
ligaments
, support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -fibrous
tissue that connects bone to bone, to provide stability to joints
tendon
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -the strong
connective tissue cords that attach skeletal muscles to bones
cartilage
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -strong
connective tissue that supports the body and is softer and more flexible than bone
osteoarthritis
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -
Inflammation of the bone and joint
rheumatoid arthritis
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -A chronic
systemic disease characterized by inflammation of the joints, stiffness, pain, and
swelling that results in crippling deformities
osteoporosis
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -a condition
in which the body's bones become weak and break easily
cardiac muscle
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -muscle
tissue found only in the heart
smooth muscle
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -involuntary
muscle found in internal organs, muscle that forms the walls of the intestine, stomach,
blood vessels, and other internal organs. has individual nucleus cells and no strations
skeletal muscle
support and movement: the musculoskeletal system - CORRECT ANSWER -
Vouluntary, striated muscle that moves bones, works in pairs and is attatched to bones
by tendons
flexor
