32 Questions
Which condition is characterized by an abnormal anterior curvature of the lumbar spine causing a sway?
Lordosis
What is the defining feature of Gibbus?
Boomerang shape to upper hunch back
In the context of spinal issues, what does Scoliosis refer to?
S curvature in the spine
Which term refers to a condition where the toes point out abnormally?
Pes valgus
What is the clinical presentation of Polydactyly?
Extra fingers or toes
What is Syndactyly characterized by?
Fused fingers or toes
'Barlow-Ortolani maneuver' is commonly associated with assessing:
Polydactyly
'Asymmetry' in the context of spinal issues is most closely related to:
'S curve in the spine'
Which condition is characterized by an obsession with weight and food intake, along with symptoms such as denial of hunger and altered body image?
Anorexia nervosa
What is the term for the situation where new bone formation doesn't keep up with old bone removal, leading to weak and brittle bones?
Osteoporosis
Which physical deformities are associated with rheumatoid arthritis and can occur in both hands or knees?
Swan neck deformity
What type of deformity is characterized by the curvature of the spine in an exaggerated forward manner?
Lordosis
Which sign is related to carpal tunnel syndrome and involves eliciting pain by pressing flexed wrists together?
Phalen sign
In which condition does the body's immune system attack its own tissue, leading to symptoms like tenderness and swelling in multiple joints?
Rheumatoid arthritis
'Ulnar deviation' and 'swan neck deformity' are physical manifestations commonly seen in which condition?
Rheumatoid arthritis
What does 'asymmetry' refer to when assessing a patient's physical features?
Unproportioned and uneven
What is the purpose of the Barlow-Ortolani maneuver in newborns?
Test hip stability
In medical terms, what does 'Syndactyl' refer to?
Webbed fingers or toes
Polydactylism is characterized by:
Extra toes or fingers
Which spinal curvature issue involves an abnormal forward rounding of the upper back?
Kyphosis
'Bilateral' means that a finding is present on:
Both sides
'Unilateral' findings in a medical examination indicate abnormalities present on:
Only one side
'Gibbus' refers to which spinal curvature abnormality?
'Gibbus'
What is the primary focus of the Ortolani maneuver?
Testing for hip instability
What is the primary purpose of the 24-hour diet recall mentioned in the text?
To obtain a quick and simple way to gather food history
Which of the following is not one of the six nutritional groups of foods mentioned in the text?
Fiber
In terms of fat distribution, what does the 'Apple' shape refer to?
People who gain weight primarily in the abdomen (more dangerous)
What is recommended in the MyPlate Food Guide to make half of your plate?
Fruits and vegetables
What is the normal body weight relative to height measure referred to as in the text?
$\text{BMI}$
Which of the following is NOT a method for assessing fat distribution according to the text?
$\text{MyPlate Food Guide instructions}$
What term is used in the text to describe people who tend to carry or gain weight in hips, thighs, and buttocks?
Pear shape
Why is carrying weight in the abdomen considered more dangerous according to the text?
$\text{Apple shape}$ individuals have higher risk for certain health problems like heart disease
Test your knowledge on spinal and lower limb deformities like kyphosis, lordosis, gibbus, scoliosis, genu valgum, genu varum, pes valgus, pes planus, pes cavus, and pes varus. Learn about the characteristics and effects of each condition.
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