Musculoskeletal Health Impact Quiz

What is the impact of poor musculoskeletal (MSK) health on the economy and healthcare system?

• It has no significant impact.

• It has a huge impact on people, their employers, the NHS, and the wider economy.

• It only affects the elderly.

• It only affects people in poverty.

In which areas are MSK conditions more common?

• Areas of greater wealth

• Areas of greater poverty

• Urban areas

• Rural areas

What are musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions?

• Conditions that only affect the skin

• Conditions that affect joints, bones, muscles, and sometimes nerves

• Conditions that only affect the heart

• Conditions that only affect the digestive system

How many people in the UK are affected by MSK conditions?

• Over 10 million

• Over 15 million

• Over 20 million

• Over 25 million

What are some examples of MSK conditions ?

• Diabetes and hypertension

• Arthritis and back pain

• Asthma and allergies

• Heart disease and stroke

What is a joint?

• A place where two bones meet

• A place where muscles attach to bones

• A place where tendons attach to muscles

• A place where ligaments attach to bones

What is the function of most joints in the body?

• To allow bones to move in certain directions and within certain limits

• To provide a place for muscle attachment

• To store synovial fluid

• To produce red blood cells

What additional function does the knee joint have besides supporting weight?

• Acting as a hinge for walking, twisting, and turning

• Producing synovial fluid

• Connecting muscles to bones

• Storing calcium

What is the function of cartilage in a joint?

• To anchor muscles to bones

• To protect the bones and joint with thick fluid

• To allow the ends of the bones to move against each other without rubbing

• To hold the joint in place and stop the bones from moving too far

What is the purpose of tendons in a joint?

• To cover the ends of bones with a smooth surface

• To anchor muscles to bones

• To protect the bones and joint with thick fluid

• To hold the joint in place and stop the bones from moving too far