Musculoskeletal Part 2 Quiz

Which joints are generally spared from Heberden and Bouchard nodes in osteoarthritis?

What is the characteristic nature of Heberden nodes?

What age group is commonly affected by Heberden and Bouchard nodes?

Which deformity in the fingers is characterized by hyperextension of the proximal interphalangeal joints with fixed flexion of the distal interphalangeal joints?

What is the less common finger deformity in chronic rheumatoid arthritis characterized by persistent flexion of the proximal interphalangeal joint with hyperextension of the distal interphalangeal joint?

What is the term for the inflammatory nodules seen in the acute or chronic stage of rheumatoid arthritis?

In chronic rheumatoid arthritis, which muscles may undergo atrophy due to the condition?

What is the initial sign of a Dupuytren contracture?

What develops between the palm and finger in Dupuytren contracture?

In Dupuytren contracture, what is the characteristic of finger extension?

What is the purpose of the Finkelstein test?

During the Finkelstein test, in which direction is the wrist moved?

What condition does the Finkelstein test help identify?

Which fingers experience pain or numbness in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

What is assessed during Tinel’s sign for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

What is the characteristic feature of Phalen’s sign in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

During the assessment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, what is checked for weak function?

What is the purpose of palpating for vertebral 'step-offs' in the lower lumbar area?

What can step-offs in the lower lumbar area indicate?

What is a potential consequence of spondylolisthesis in the lower lumbar area?

What does deformity of the thorax on forward bending, especially when the height of the scapulae is unequal, suggest?

What is the most serious cause of low back pain that needs to be assessed for possible compression?

What is the potential consequence of cauda equina compression if not promptly assessed and managed?

What is the purpose of the Spurling test?

When is the Spurling test considered positive?

What should be done following the application of downward pressure in the Spurling test?

What can cause the pelvis to drop on the opposite side and produce a waddling gait known as Trendelenburg gait?

What is the usual adaptation to interrupt the smooth pattern of gait due to lack of knee flexion or foot dorsiflexion?

What is observed when an individual stands up on the toes of the stance phase foot during the swing phase on the affected side to provide greater clearance?

What test can be used to test for reproducible pain in suspected groin strain due to forced abduction of the hip from sports injury?

What does a positive FABER (Flexion, Abduction, External Rotation) test indicate?

What does the Patrick test assess for in suspected groin strain due to forced abduction of the hip from sports injury?

What is the purpose of the FABER test in suspected groin strain?

What does a positive FABER test indicate in the context of suspected groin strain?

What is the significance of pain elicited with resisted adduction in the FABER test for suspected groin strain?

What is the purpose of the FABER (Flexion, Abduction, External Rotation) test in suspected groin strain?

What is observed with a positive FABER (Flexion, Abduction, External Rotation) test in suspected groin strain?

What does the FABER test assess for in suspected groin strain?

What is the purpose of the Patrick test?

What is tested for in the assessment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome with Tinel’s sign?

What does the FABER test assess for in suspected groin strain?

What is the purpose of the Patrick test?

What is assessed during the Finkelstein test?

What is the initial sign of a Dupuytren contracture?

What is the purpose of the FABER (Flexion, Abduction, External Rotation) test?

Which test is used to test for Hip Flexion Deformity?

What happens when a positive Kendall test is observed?

Which condition is characterized by swelling over the patella?

What is the characteristic feature of Heberden nodes?

What does the Patrick test assess for?

What is the common trigger for prepatellar bursitis?

What is the purpose of the bulge sign in the assessment of the knee joint?

What action is performed on the patient during the bulge sign test?

What does a bulge on the medial side between the patella and the femur indicate during the bulge sign test?

What does a positive Trendelenburg test indicate?

What is the characteristic gait associated with a positive Trendelenburg test?

What does a positive Trendelenburg test indicate about hip strength?

During the Anterior Drawer Test, how is the proximal tibia manipulated?

What does joint laxity indicate in the Posterior Drawer Test?

In the Posterior Drawer Test, how is the proximal tibia manipulated?

How is the Lachman test performed?

What does a positive Lachman test indicate?

In the Lachman test, what does joint laxity indicate?

During the McMurray test, what does pain or clicking during external tibial rotation, valgus stress, and knee extension indicate?

In the McMurray test, what is the position of the hip and knee when assessing for dysfunction of the medial meniscus?

During the Varus/Valgus test, what is assessed for when exerting a varus or valgus force on the knee?

During the Valgus (or Abduction) test, how is the thigh positioned?

What is the purpose of the Valgus (or Abduction) test?

What does gapping or laxity of the joint during the Valgus (or Abduction) test indicate?

During the Varus (or Adduction) test, what does gapping or laxity of the knee joint indicate?

What is the purpose of the Varus (or Adduction) test?

How is the Varus (or Adduction) test performed?

What is the purpose of the Anterior Drawer Test?

How should the knee respond during the Anterior Drawer Test if the ACL is intact?

What does joint laxity indicate in the Anterior Drawer Test?

What does excessive movement during the Posterior Drawer Test suggest?

What is the expected degree of movement in the femur during the Posterior Drawer Test?

What does absent plantar flexion indicate during testing integrity of the Achilles Tendon?

What does pain during movements of the ankle and foot help to localize?