Which of the Following Statements Made by a 75-Year-Old Client

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements made by a 75-year-old client shows the best understanding of how the aging process affects the musculoskeletal system?

• A) "I drink milk and eat cheese to get my calcium."
• B) "I walk 1 mile everyday to strengthen my bones."
• C) "I wear sensible shoes so I won't sprain an ankle."
• D) "At my age I might never fully recover from a hip fracture."

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Definitions:

Vastus Lateralis

A muscle part of the quadriceps group, situated on the lateral side of the thigh.

Gluteus Maximus

The largest and most superficial of the three gluteal muscles, responsible for the shape of the buttocks and movement of the hip and thigh.

Biceps Femoris

A muscle of the thigh that is part of the hamstrings, involved in knee flexion and thigh extension.

Quadriceps Group

A muscle group located in the front of the thigh, consisting of four muscles that extend the knee and provide leg extension.