Common Diseases and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System

Question 1

Which of the following includes all the components of the musculoskeletal system?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

bones, muscles, joints, connective tissue

Question 2

Which of the following are degenerative diseases? Select all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

osteoarthritis; osteoporosis; osteomalacia

Question 3

Which of the following is true about diseases of bones and joints?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Bones and joints can be infected by bacteria.

Question 4

Which of the following are true of bone and joint disorders? Select all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Psoriasis involves inflammation.; Lower back pain is a very common disorder.

Question 5

Which of the following are true of muscle disorders? Select all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Polymyositis involves muscle inflammation and weakness.; Fibromyalgia involves muscle soreness, fatigue, and depression.

Question 6

What are the most common symptoms of musculoskeletal diseases and disorders?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

pain; inflammation; weakness

Question 7

Which of the following is true about muscle diseases?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Muscle diseases are less common than diseases of bones and joints.

Question 8

What is true of muscle disorders?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Muscles tend to get weak and tight instead of breaking or tearing.; Muscle diseases can be congenital.

Common Diseases and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System Answers