MSK QUIZ QUESTIONS | COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE TEST & ANSWERS
2026/2027
Used to evaluate iliotibial band tension: - ANS ✔✔Ortolani's Test
Conducted by exerting an anteriorly directed force on the proximal femur: - ANS ✔✔Allis' Test
Positive in a patient with an unstable but well located hip: - ANS ✔✔Barlow's Test
Performed by applying anterior and posterior longitudinal force on the femur: - ANS
✔✔Telescoping test
List if in a patient with a discrepancy of leg length: - ANS ✔✔Ober's Test
A fibrotic process of the palmer fascia: - ANS ✔✔Ganglion
A painless firm, cystic mass arising from the wrist joint: - ANS ✔✔Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Flexion deformity of the distal interphalangeal joint: - ANS ✔✔Dupuytren's Contracture
A positive Tinel's sign: - ANS ✔✔Mallet Finger
An 18 year old gymnast heard a popping sound in her left knee while practicing for
the Olympic Games. Her knee immediately became swollen and painful. On physical
examination, it
is obvious that the left knee has an effusion. Which of the following tests is best to confirm an
anterior cruciate ligament tear? - ANS ✔✔Lachman Test
, A 30 year old woman who works as a court Reporter presents with a three week history of hand
tingling and numbness that often awakens her from sleep. The symptoms resolved after she
shakes
her hands for a few minutes. On physical examination, there is no sensory or motor deficits
noted of her hands, but there are reproducible signs of tingling when tapping on the volar side
of
her wrist. What is the most likely diagnosis? - ANS ✔✔Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A 45 year old male presents to the office for left shoulder pain. He states that he has suffered
from
left shoulder pain for quite some time which he attributes to his occupation as a roofer for the
past 20 years. In addition to his chronic shoulder pain, he also reports that more recently, he has
found it increasingly more difficult to abduct his arm. What injury are you most concerned
about? - ANS ✔✔Rotator cuff tear, supraspinatus
Positive Lachman test: - ANS ✔✔anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Positive posterior drawer test: - ANS ✔✔Posterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
Positive Murray test: - ANS ✔✔Torn meniscus
Positive Finkelstein test: - ANS ✔✔DeQuervian's Syndrome
Positive drop arm sign: - ANS ✔✔Rotator cuff tear
A 12 year old female presents for a routine sports physical. The physical exam reveals
asymmetry of
2026/2027
Used to evaluate iliotibial band tension: - ANS ✔✔Ortolani's Test
Conducted by exerting an anteriorly directed force on the proximal femur: - ANS ✔✔Allis' Test
Positive in a patient with an unstable but well located hip: - ANS ✔✔Barlow's Test
Performed by applying anterior and posterior longitudinal force on the femur: - ANS
✔✔Telescoping test
List if in a patient with a discrepancy of leg length: - ANS ✔✔Ober's Test
A fibrotic process of the palmer fascia: - ANS ✔✔Ganglion
A painless firm, cystic mass arising from the wrist joint: - ANS ✔✔Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Flexion deformity of the distal interphalangeal joint: - ANS ✔✔Dupuytren's Contracture
A positive Tinel's sign: - ANS ✔✔Mallet Finger
An 18 year old gymnast heard a popping sound in her left knee while practicing for
the Olympic Games. Her knee immediately became swollen and painful. On physical
examination, it
is obvious that the left knee has an effusion. Which of the following tests is best to confirm an
anterior cruciate ligament tear? - ANS ✔✔Lachman Test
, A 30 year old woman who works as a court Reporter presents with a three week history of hand
tingling and numbness that often awakens her from sleep. The symptoms resolved after she
shakes
her hands for a few minutes. On physical examination, there is no sensory or motor deficits
noted of her hands, but there are reproducible signs of tingling when tapping on the volar side
of
her wrist. What is the most likely diagnosis? - ANS ✔✔Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A 45 year old male presents to the office for left shoulder pain. He states that he has suffered
from
left shoulder pain for quite some time which he attributes to his occupation as a roofer for the
past 20 years. In addition to his chronic shoulder pain, he also reports that more recently, he has
found it increasingly more difficult to abduct his arm. What injury are you most concerned
about? - ANS ✔✔Rotator cuff tear, supraspinatus
Positive Lachman test: - ANS ✔✔anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Positive posterior drawer test: - ANS ✔✔Posterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
Positive Murray test: - ANS ✔✔Torn meniscus
Positive Finkelstein test: - ANS ✔✔DeQuervian's Syndrome
Positive drop arm sign: - ANS ✔✔Rotator cuff tear
A 12 year old female presents for a routine sports physical. The physical exam reveals
asymmetry of
