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Question #1
Match the definition with the correct word part. ankyl/o
A.
cartilage
B.
joint
C.
crooked, bent, or stiff
D.
rib
Question #2
Match the definition with the correct word part. arthr/o
A.
joint
B.
skull
C.
cartilage
D.
rib
Question #3
Match the definition with the correct word part. chondr/o
A.
cartilage
B.
skull
C.
joint
D.
rib
Question #4
Match the definition with the correct word part. cost/o
A.
joint
B.
rib
C.
cartilage
D.
crooked, bent, or stiff
Question #5
Match the definition with the correct word part. crani/o
A.
cartilage
B.
skull
C.
joint
D.
rib
Question #6
Match the definition with the correct word part. -desis
A.
hump
B.
to bind, tie together
C.
setting free, loosening
D.
curve, swayback
Question #7
Match the definition with the correct word part. kyph/o
A.
hump
B.
spinal cord, bone marrow
C.
curve, swayback
D.
setting free, loosening
Question #8
Match the definition with the correct word part. lord/o
A.
setting free, loosening
B.
spinal cord, bone marrow
C.
curve, swayback
D.
to bind, tie together
Question #9
Match the definition with the correct word part. -lysis
A.
setting free, loosening
B.
curve, swayback
C.
hump
D.
to bind, tie together
Question #10
Match the definition with the correct word part. myel/o
A.
setting free, loosening
B.
curve, swayback
C.
spinal cord, bone marrow
D.
hump
Question #11
Match the definition with the correct word part. oste/o
A.
vertebra, vertebrae
B.
bone
C.
curved
D.
synovial membrane
Question #12
Match the definition with the correct word part. scoli/o
A.
curved
B.
vertebra, vertebrae
C.
bursa
D.
synovial membrane
Question #13
Match the definition with the correct word part. spondyl/o
A.
vertebra, vertebrae
B.
bursa
C.
curved
D.
synovial membrane
Question #14
Match the definition with the correct word part. synovi/o, synov/o
A.
synovial membrane
B.
vertebra, vertebrae
C.
curved
D.
bone
Question #15
Match the definition with the correct word part. burs/o
A.
bursa
B.
synovial membrane
C.
curved
D.
vertebra, vertebrae
Question #16
Match the definition with the correct term. kyphosis
A.
pain in the lumbar region of the spine
B.
abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
C.
abnormal outward curvature of the thoracic spine
D.
abnormal forward curvature of the lumbar spine
Question #17
Match the definition with the correct term. lordosis
A.
abnormal forward curvature of the lumbar spine
B.
pain in the lumbar region of the spine
C.
partial displacement of a bone from its joint
D.
abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
Question #18
Match the definition with the correct term. lumabago
A.
abnormal outward curvature of the thoracic spine
B.
partial displacement of a bone from its joint
C.
pain in the lumbar region of the spine
D.
abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
Question #19
Match the definition with the correct term. scoliosis
A.
pain in the lumbar region of the spine
B.
abnormal outward curvature of the thoracic spine
C.
abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
D.
abnormal forward curvature of the lumbar spine
Question #20
Match the definition with the correct term. subluxation
A.
abnormal forward curvature of the lumbar spine
B.
abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
C.
partial displacement of a bone from its joint
D.
pain in the lumbar region of the spine
Question #21
Match the definition with the correct term. Acetabulum
A.
hip socket
B.
bone that forms the upper portion of the sternum
C.
bones that form the palms of the hand
D.
rounded, bony protuberance on the ankle
Question #22
Match the definition with the correct term. malleolus
A.
bone that forms the upper portion of the sternum
B.
bones that form part of the foot
C.
bones that form the palms of the hand
D.
rounded, bony protuberance on the ankle
Question #23
Match the definition with the correct term. manubrium
A.
bones that form the palms of the hand
B.
bones that form part of the foot
C.
bone that forms the upper portion of the sternum
D.
hip socket
Question #24
Match the definition with the correct term. metacarpals
A.
rounded, bony protuberance on the ankle
B.
bone that forms the upper portion of the sternum
C.
hip socket
D.
bones that form the palms of the hand
Question #25
Match the definition with the correct term. metatarsals
A.
bone that forms the upper portion of the sternum
B.
rounded, bony protuberance on the ankle
C.
bones that form part of the foot
D.
bones that form the palms of the hand
Question #26
Match the definition with the appropriate type of fracture. comminuted fracture
A.
broken bone and an open wound
B.
broken bone that is pressed together on itself
C.
c surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity
D.
broken bone that is splintered or crushed
Question #27
Match the definition with the appropriate type of fracture. compression fracture
A.
broken bone that is pressed together on itself
B.
bone breaks due to weakness caused by a disease process
C.
broken bone and an open wound
D.
c surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity
Question #28
Match the definition with the appropriate type of fracture. open fracture
A.
broken bone and an open wound
B.
c surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity
C.
bone breaks due to weakness caused by a disease process
D.
broken bone that is pressed together on itself
Question #29
Match the definition with the appropriate type of fracture. osteoclasis
A.
c surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity
B.
broken bone that is splintered or crushed
C.
broken bone and an open wound
D.
broken bone that is pressed together on itself
Question #30
Match the definition with the appropriate type of fracture. pathologic fracture
A.
c surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity
B.
broken bone that is pressed together on itself
C.
bone breaks due to weakness caused by a disease process
D.
broken bone and an open wound
Question #31
Match the definition with the appropriate bone condition. arthrodesis
A.
abnormal softening of bones
B.
surgical fusion to stiffen a joint
C.
surgical loosening of a stiff joint
D.
inflamation of the bone
Question #32
Match the definition with the appropriate bone condition. arthrolysis
A.
abnormal softening of bones
B.
marked loss of bone density
C.
inflamation of the bone
D.
surgical loosening of a stiff joint
Question #33
Match the definition with the appropriate bone condition. osteitis
A.
abnormal softening of bones
B.
marked loss of bone density
C.
inflamation of the bone
D.
surgical fusion to stiffen a joint
Question #34
Match the definition with the appropriate bone condition. osteomalacia
A.
surgical loosening of a stiff joint
B.
inflamation of the bone
C.
surgical fusion to stiffen a joint
D.
abnormal softening of bones
Question #35
Match the definition with the appropriate bone condition. osteoporosis
A.
abnormal softening of bones
B.
inflamation of the bone
C.
marked loss of bone density
D.
surgical loosening of a stiff joint
Question #36
A/An ____________________ is commonly known as a bunion.
A.
bifida
B.
orthotic
C.
hallux valgus
D.
allogenic
Question #37
A.
hemopoietic
B.
absorptiometry
C.
orthopedic
D.
arthroscopy
Question #38
A/An ____________________ is an appliance such as a leg brace that is specially designed to control, correct, or compensate for an impaired limb.
A.
autologous
B.
osteoporotic
C.
orthotic
D.
orthopedic
Question #39
The ____________________ are the bony structure units of the spinal column.
A.
hemarthrosis
B.
podiatrist
C.
vertebrae
D.
craniostenosis
Question #40
The term ____________________ means pertaining to the formation of blood cells.
A.
avascular necrosis
B.
craniostenosis
C.
hemarthrosis
D.
hemopoietic
Question #41
The condition known as ____________________ is a degenerative disorder that can cause the loss of normal spinal structure and function.
A.
ankylosing spondylitis
B.
spondylosis
C.
hemarthrosis
D.
craniostenosis
Question #42
Malformation of the skull due to the premature closure of the cranial sutures is known as ____________________.
A.
craniostenosis
B.
spondylosis
C.
ankylosing spondylitis
D.
hemarthrosis
Question #43
A/An ____________________ surgeon is also known as an orthopedist.
A.
podiatrist
B.
osteoporotic
C.
orthotic
D.
orthopedic
Question #44
The term ____________________ means originating within another.
A.
orthotic
B.
hallux valgus
C.
allogenic
D.
hemopoietic
Question #45
The condition of blood within a joint is known as ____________________.
A.
prosthesis
B.
hemarthrosis
C.
osteoarthritis
D.
ankylosing spondylitis
Question #46
The term ____________________ describes the surgical suturing or wiring together of bones.
A.
osteorrhaphy
B.
laminectomy
C.
synovectomy
D.
absorptiometry
Question #47
The visual examination of the internal structure of a joint is known as ____________________.
A.
arthroscopy
B.
laminectomy
C.
absorptiometry
D.
synovectomy
Question #48
A/An ____________________ is a specialist who diagnoses and treats disorders of the foot.
A.
osteoporotic
B.
orthopedic
C.
orthotic
D.
podiatrist
Question #49
The form of rheumatoid arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae is known as ____________________.
A.
osteoarthritis
B.
prosthesis
C.
hemarthrosis
D.
ankylosing spondylitis
Question #50
A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of a synovial membrane from a joint.
A.
osteorrhaphy
B.
laminectomy
C.
synovectomy
D.
absorptiometry
Question #51
A/An ____________________ hip fracture is caused by weakening of the bones due to osteoporosis.
A.
orthotic
B.
podiatrist
C.
osteoporotic
D.
orthopedic
Question #52
____________________ is the grating sound heard when the ends of a broken bone move together.
A.
Bifida
B.
Hallux valgus
C.
Gout
D.
Crepitation
Question #53
A fracture treatment in which pins or a plate are placed directly into the bone to hold the broken pieces in place is known as ____________________.
A.
internal fixation
B.
avascular necrosis
C.
ankylosing spondylitis
D.
hallux valgus
Question #54
Spina ____________________ is a congenital defect that occurs during early pregnancy when the spinal canal fails to close completely around the spinal cord to protect it.
A.
osteopenia
B.
bifida
C.
gout
D.
chondromalacia
Question #55
Juvenile ____________________ arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that affects children with symptoms that include stiffness, pain, joint swelling, skin rash, fever, slowed growth, and fatigue.
A.
rheumatoid
B.
osteoporotic
C.
podiatrist
D.
allogenic
Question #56
The term ____________________ means originating within an individual.
A.
gout
B.
podiatrist
C.
autologous
D.
rickets
Question #57
The death of bone tissue due to insufficient blood supply is known as ____________________.
A.
prosthesis
B.
avascular necrosis
C.
hemarthrosis
D.
periostitis
Question #58
A type of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints is known as ____________________.
A.
gout
B.
orthotic
C.
bifida
D.
hallux valgus
Question #59
____________________ is the form of arthritis most commonly associated with aging.
A.
Hemarthrosis
B.
Prosthesis
C.
Osteoarthritis
D.
Spondylosis
Question #60
The medical term ____________________ describes the abnormal softening of cartilage.
A.
osteoporotic
B.
chondromalacia
C.
rheumatoid
D.
synovectomy
Question #61
A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of a lamina from a vertebra.
A.
osteorrhaphy
B.
synovectomy
C.
absorptiometry
D.
laminectomy
Question #62
The condition known as ____________________ is an inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone.
A.
prosthesis
B.
osteoarthritis
C.
hemarthrosis
D.
osteomyelitis
Question #63
____________________ is a deficiency disease in children characterized by defective bone growth.
A.
Hallux valgus
B.
Bifida
C.
Rickets
D.
Crepitation
Question #64
An artificial leg is a type of ____________________.
A.
osteoarthritis
B.
hemarthrosis
C.
ankylosing spondylitis
D.
prosthesis
Question #65
An inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum is known as ____________________.
A.
osteoarthritis
B.
hemarthrosis
C.
costochondritis
D.
periostitis
Question #66
____________________ is the condition of thinner-than-average bone density.
A.
Crepitation
B.
Hallux valgus
C.
Bifida
D.
Osteopenia
Question #67
____________________ is an inflammatory disorder of the muscles and joints characterized by pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulders, upper arms, and hips and thighs.
A.
Polymyalgia rheumatica
B.
Gout
C.
Hallux valgus
D.
Osteopenia
Question #68
____________________ is the forward slipping movement of a lower lumbar vertebra's body on the vertebra or sacrum below it.
A.
Bifida
B.
Spondylolisthesis
C.
Osteopenia
D.
Crepitation
Question #69
A/An ____________________ is a benign bony projection covered with cartilage.
A.
osteochondroma
B.
rheumatoid
C.
osteopenia
D.
chondromalacia
Question #70
An inflammation of the periosteum is known as ____________________.
A.
hemarthrosis
B.
osteoarthritis
C.
ankylosing spondylitis
D.
periostitis
Question #71
____________________ is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs of other body systems are attacked.
A.
Rheumatoid arthritis
B.
Hemarthrosis
C.
Periostitis
D.
Ankylosing spondylitis
Question #72
A/An ____________________ fracture is a break in which the bone has been twisted apart.
A.
gout
B.
spiral
C.
bifida
D.
hallux valgus
Question #73
A percutaneous ____________________ is a minimally invasive procedure that is performed to treat osteoporosis-related compression fractures of the spine.
A.
vertebroplasty
B.
synovectomy
C.
osteorrhaphy
D.
laminectomy
Question #74
A/An ____________________ is a type of cancer that occurs in blood-making cells found in the red bone marrow.
A.
gout
B.
rickets
C.
myeloma
D.
bifida
Question #75
Which bone is known as the kneecap?
A.
acromion
B.
sternum
C.
patella
D.
olecranon
Question #76
Which bone tissue lines the medullary cavity?
A.
compact
B.
endosteum
C.
red bone marrow
D.
yellow bone marrow
Question #77
Which is the only movable bone of the skull?
A.
mandible
B.
manubrium
C.
cartilage
D.
vomer
Question #78
An opening in a bone through which the blood vessels, nerves, and ligaments pass is known as a _____.
A.
suture
B.
process
C.
foramen
D.
fontanelles
Question #79
Which term describes the surgical repair or replacement of a damaged joint?
A.
arthrodesis
B.
arthrosclerosis
C.
arthroplasty
D.
arthrolysis
Question #80
Which form of arthritis is characterized by deposits of uric acid in the joints?
A.
osteoarthritis
B.
gout
C.
rheumatoid arthritis
D.
juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Question #81
Which procedure is the surgical repair of cartilage?
A.
chondromalacia
B.
chondroplasty
C.
synovectomy
D.
bursitis
Question #82
Which bone tissue is also known as cancellous bone?
A.
endosteum
B.
spongy bone
C.
red bone marrow
D.
compact bone
Question #83
______ is a relatively rare malignant tumor that originates in a bone.
A.
An osteochondroma
B.
A myeloma
C.
Primary bone cancer
D.
Secondary bone cancer
Question #84
The attempted realignment of a bone involved in a fracture or joint dislocation is known as ______.
A.
external fixation
B.
immobilization
C.
closed reduction
D.
traction
Question #85
Which diagnostic technique is most commonly used to visualize a bone fracture?
A.
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
B.
bone density testing
C.
radiograph (x-ray)
D.
bone marrow biopsy
Question #86
An inflammation of the synovial membrane is known as ______.
A.
hemarthrosis
B.
synovectomy
C.
synovitis
D.
subluxation
Question #87
Smooth, rubbery connective tissue that makes up the tip of the nose is called ______.
A.
foramen
B.
bursa
C.
meniscus
D.
cartilage
Question #88
The lower part of the sternum is called the _______.
A.
manubrium
B.
gladiolus
C.
scapula
D.
xiphoid process
Question #89
The replacement of a worn or failed implant is known as ______.
A.
total knee replacement
B.
arthroplasty
C.
revision surgery
D.
arthroscopic surgery
Question #90
This term means the surgical removal of bone.
A.
osteophyte
B.
osteotomy
C.
osteopath
D.
ostectomy
Question #91
A ______ fracture occurs when a person tries to stop a fall by landing on his or her hands.
A.
Colles’
B.
oblique
C.
stress
D.
greenstick
Question #92
The surgical removal of a portion of the skull is known as ______.
A.
calcaneus
B.
craniotomy
C.
cranioplasty
D.
craniectomy
Question #93
______ is stiffness of the joints, especially in older adults.
A.
Arthrosclerosis
B.
Ankylosis
C.
Polymyalgia rheumatica
D.
Arthritis
Question #94
This type of fracture is also known as a simple or complete fracture.
A.
dislocation
B.
callus
C.
closed
D.
transverse
Question #95
This condition is also known as clubfoot.
A.
bursitis
B.
talus
C.
tarsal
D.
talipes
Question #96
A transplant using healthy bone marrow cells from a compatible donor is a/an _____.
A.
allogenic bone marrow transplant
B.
autologous bone marrow transplant
C.
pectoral girdle
D.
bone marrow transplant
Question #97
This term refers to the posterior space behind the knee.
A.
pubis
B.
cruciate ligaments
C.
phalanges
D.
popliteal
Question #98
The medical term for inflexible joints, also known as sutures, is _____.
A.
cartilaginous joints
B.
synovial joints
C.
fibrous joints
D.
pubic symphysis
Question #99
The medical term for the larger bone in the lower leg, also known as the shin bone, is _____.
A.
tibia
B.
ulna
C.
fibula
D.
radius
Question #100
Paget’s disease is a bone disorder of unknown cause that is characterized by excessive breakdown of bone tissue, followed by abnormal bone formation.
A.
False
B.
True
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