Chapter 45: Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

Chapter 45: Alterations of Musculoskeletal Function in Children

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

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1. Until the skeleton matures and adult stature is reached, where does growth in the length of bone occur?

ANS:  B

Until the skeleton matures and adult stature is reached, growth in the length of bone occurs only at the physeal plate through endochondral ossification.

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2. Which skeletal deformity is normal at birth but generally disappears by 2¹/₂ years of age?

ANS:  A

Genu varum (bowleg) generally resolves itself by 2¹/₂ years of age, whereas genu valgum (knock knee) maximizes by 5 to 6 years of age. This statement is not true of either equinovarus or pes planus.

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3. The total mass of muscle in the body can be estimated from which serum laboratory test value?

ANS:  C

Of the options available, the total mass of muscle in the body can be estimated from the amount of creatinine excreted in the urine, because the conversion of creatine to creatinine only takes place in muscle.

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4. What is the most common congenital skeletal defect of the upper extremity?

ANS:  D

The most common congenital skeletal defect of the upper extremity is syndactyly, or webbing of the fingers.

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5. What diagnosis is given when the infant’s hip maintains contact with the acetabulum but is not well seated within the hip joint?

ANS:  B

Subluxated hip is the only option used to identify the condition when the hip maintains contact with the acetabulum but is not well seated within the hip joint.

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