Musculoskeletal Diseases

Front

Ligaments connect bones to bones.

Back

True

Front

Non-union is a complication of a fracture where it heals abnormally or in a nonfunctional position. True or False?

Back

False

Front

A sprain is the result of tearing a ligament.

Back

True

Front

When two X-ray beams are aimed at the patient's bones and the density of the bone is determined by the absorption of the X-ray beams it is called bone mass densitometry.

Back

False

Front

The measurement of bone density is known as

Back

densitometry

Front

All of the following are common signs and symptoms associated with the musculoskeletal system EXCEPT: edema, weakness, pain

Back

fatigue

Front

____ are the primary tool in diagnosing bone and joint disorders.

Back

X-rays

Front

Complete: a fracture that is completely through the bone

Back

a fracture that is completely through the bone

Front

Extracapsular

Back

a fracture outside or not involving the joint capsule

Front

Intracapsular

Back

a fracture inside or involving the joint capsule