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C550 Final review
Musculoskeletal system
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Nursing
Graduate
06/28/2013

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Term
Replacement of cartilage by bone is called?
Definition
Ossification
Term
True or false:
The thickness of bones and health of marrow are influenced by nutrition, hormonal factors, mechanical forces.
Definition
True.
Term
Polydactyly
Syndactyly
Definition
Polydactyly- supernumerary digits
Syndactyly- webbing or fusion between digits of hands/feet
Term
Bone growth is completes by age ____ and peak bone mass is achieved by age ____.
Definition
20, 35.
Term
____, or partial dislocation, of the radius from humerus is common in children from ___ to ____ years of age.
Definition
Subluxation
2-4
Term
Another name for bowleggedness
Normal until ?
Definition
genu varum
2.5-3 yrs
Term
Most common cause of toeing-in in kids less than 3?
Definition
Bowleggedness

*if SEVER after age 2, refer
Term
_______ is a term used for the condition of bowleggedness, especially after 3-4 years of age.
Definition
Tibial torsion
Term
How to evaluate for bowleggedness?
How to evaluate for tibial torsion?
Definition
Bowleggedness- observe walk, especially from rear
Tibial torsion- seat with feet dangling. forefoot and hindfoot should be in-line with knees.
Term
True or false:
Tibial torsion general resolves with growth.
Definition
True.
Term
Infants/toddlers do not develop a longitudinal arch until age _____ to ____.
Definition
2-3
Term
Ortolani's sign is a positive sign for __________.
Definition
Dislocation of the hip.
Abduction of thighs causes a "clunk"
Term
Barlow's test looks for _______ hip.
Definition
Unstable.
Term
True or false:
A "click" that occurs during the Barlow or Ortolani test needs to be referred immediately.
Definition
False.
Considered benign.
Term
Four predisposing factors for unstable hips:
Definition
First birth
Female
Breech
+ family history
Term
Trendelenburg sign
Definition
When toddler/preschooler bears weight, asymmetry of iliac crest.
Term
Anterior/Posterior Drawer Test looks for problems with?
Definition
ACL, PCL
Term
Varus/Valgus test looks for problems with:
Definition
MCL, LCL
Term
McMurray test looks for problems with:
Definition
medial, lateral, posterior meniscus
Term
Apley compression test looks for problems with:
Definition
Meniscus tear
Term
More than five cafe-au-lait spots or presence of axillary freckles indicates:
Definition
neurofibromatosis
Term
Female athlete triad
Definition
Anorexia, amenorrhea, osteopenia

*begins with disordered eating-> amenorrhea-> osteo
Term
Legg-Calve-Perthes
Definition
3-12 years (esp. 4-8 yrs)
Blood supply to femoral capital epiphysis disturbed and produces necrotic femoral head.

*present w/limp, diffuse pain in hip/knee/upper thigh
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