bone disease

What is osteoarthritis?

• C. A condition that affects muscles in the body

• B. A condition that affects joints due to deterioration of cartilage

• A. A condition that affects joints due to inflammation

• D. A condition that affects the skin

Which joints are commonly affected by osteoarthritis?

• D. Neck and back

• A. Shoulders and elbows

• B. Knees and hips

• C. Wrists and ankles

What percentage of Americans does osteoarthritis affect?

• A. 5%

• D. 20%

• B. 10%

• C. 15%

What is rheumatoid arthritis?

• A. A condition that affects muscles in the body

• B. A form of arthritis that affects joints

• C. A condition that affects joints due to inflammation

• D. A condition that affects joints due to deterioration of cartilage

What happens to joints affected by rheumatoid arthritis?

• C. They become more flexible

• D. They become less painful

• B. They lose strength and function

• A. They become stronger

What is bursitis?

• B. Inflammation of the bones

• D. Inflammation of the tendons

• A. Inflammation of the muscles

• C. Inflammation of the bursae

What is the function of bursae in the body?

• B. Increase friction between bones and tendons

• C. Act as a cushion between bones and tendons

• D. Strengthen the bones

What is a sprain?

• A. Damage to the muscles

• B. Damage to the ligaments

• C. Damage to the bones

• D. Damage to the tendons

What causes a sprain?

• B. Lack of movement in the joint

• C. Twisting of the muscle

• D. Swelling of the joint

• A. Overstretching of the joint

What is the treatment for bursitis?

• A. Surgery

• B. Medication

• C. Resting the affected joint

• D. Physical therapy