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Question #1

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

Question #2

The medical term for the larger bone in the lower leg, also known as the shin bone, is _____.

A fibula

B radius

C ulna

D tibia

Question #3

The medical term for inflexible joints, also known as sutures, is _____.

A pubic symphysis

B cartilaginous joints

C fibrous joints

D synovial joints

Question #4

This term refers to the posterior space behind the knee.

A cruciate ligaments

B phalanges

C popliteal

D pubis

Question #5

A transplant using healthy bone marrow cells from a compatible donor is a/an _____.

A pectoral girdle

B allogenic bone marrow transplant

C autologous bone marrow transplant

D bone marrow transplant

Question #6

This condition is also known as clubfoot.

A talus

B talipes

C bursitis

D tarsal

Question #7

This type of fracture is also known as a simple or complete fracture.

A transverse

B closed

C dislocation

D callus

Question #8

______ is stiffness of the joints, especially in older adults.

A Arthritis

B Ankylosis

C Arthrosclerosis

D Polymyalgia rheumatica

Question #9

The surgical removal of a portion of the skull is known as ______.

A calcaneus

B craniotomy

C cranioplasty

D craniectomy

Question #10

A ______ fracture occurs when a person tries to stop a fall by landing on his or her hands.

A Colles’

B stress

C oblique

D greenstick

Question #11

This term means the surgical removal of bone.

A osteopath

B osteotomy

C ostectomy

D osteophyte

Question #12

The replacement of a worn or failed implant is known as ______.

A arthroscopic surgery

B arthroplasty

C total knee replacement

D revision surgery

Question #13

The lower part of the sternum is called the _______.

A manubrium

B xiphoid process

C scapula

D gladiolus

Question #14

Smooth, rubbery connective tissue that makes up the tip of the nose is called ______.

A meniscus

B cartilage

C foramen

D bursa

Question #15

An inflammation of the synovial membrane is known as ______.

A synovitis

B subluxation

C hemarthrosis

D synovectomy

Question #16

Which diagnostic technique is most commonly used to visualize a bone fracture?

A radiograph (x-ray)

B bone marrow biopsy

C bone density testing

D magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Question #17

The attempted realignment of a bone involved in a fracture or joint dislocation is known as ______.

A external fixation

B closed reduction

C traction

D immobilization

Question #18

______ is a relatively rare malignant tumor that originates in a bone.

A Primary bone cancer

B A myeloma

C Secondary bone cancer

D An osteochondroma

Question #19

Which bone tissue is also known as cancellous bone?

A spongy bone

B compact bone

C endosteum

D red bone marrow

Question #20

Which procedure is the surgical repair of cartilage?

A chondromalacia

B bursitis

C synovectomy

D chondroplasty

Question #21

Which form of arthritis is characterized by deposits of uric acid in the joints?

A gout

B rheumatoid arthritis

C osteoarthritis

D juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

Question #22

Which term describes the surgical repair or replacement of a damaged joint?

A arthrosclerosis

B arthroplasty

C arthrolysis

D arthrodesis

Question #23

An opening in a bone through which the blood vessels, nerves, and ligaments pass is known as a _____.

A process

B fontanelles

C foramen

D suture

Question #24

Which is the only movable bone of the skull?

A vomer

B manubrium

C cartilage

D mandible

Question #25

Which bone tissue lines the medullary cavity?

A yellow bone marrow

B compact

C endosteum

D red bone marrow

Question #26

Which bone is known as the kneecap?

A sternum

B acromion

C olecranon

D patella

Question #27

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 #28

A percutaneous ____________________ is a minimally invasive procedure that is performed to treat osteoporosis-related compression fractures of the spine.

A vertebroplasty

B synovectomy

C laminectomy

D osteorrhaphy

Question #29

A/An ____________________ fracture is a break in which the bone has been twisted apart.

A gout

B spiral

C bifida

D hallux valgus

Question #30

____________________ is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs of other body systems are attacked.

A Rheumatoid arthritis

B Ankylosing spondylitis

C Hemarthrosis

D Periostitis

Question #31

An inflammation of the periosteum is known as ____________________.

A osteoarthritis

B hemarthrosis

C ankylosing spondylitis

D periostitis

Question #32

A/An ____________________ is a benign bony projection covered with cartilage.

A rheumatoid

B chondromalacia

C osteopenia

D osteochondroma

Question #33

____________________ is the forward slipping movement of a lower lumbar vertebra’s body on the vertebra or sacrum below it.

A Bifida

B Spondylolisthesis

C Crepitation

D Osteopenia

Question #34

____________________ 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 Gout

B Osteopenia

C Polymyalgia rheumatica

D Hallux valgus

Question #35

____________________ is the condition of thinner-than-average bone density.

A Bifida

B Hallux valgus

C Osteopenia

D Crepitation

Question #36

An inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum is known as ____________________.

A periostitis

B hemarthrosis

C osteoarthritis

D costochondritis

Question #37

An artificial leg is a type of ____________________.

A ankylosing spondylitis

B hemarthrosis

C prosthesis

D osteoarthritis

Question #38

____________________ is a deficiency disease in children characterized by defective bone growth.

A Rickets

B Crepitation

C Bifida

D Hallux valgus

Question #39

The condition known as ____________________ is an inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone.

A osteomyelitis

B osteoarthritis

C hemarthrosis

D prosthesis

Question #40

A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of a lamina from a vertebra.

A synovectomy

B osteorrhaphy

C absorptiometry

D laminectomy

Question #41

The medical term ____________________ describes the abnormal softening of cartilage.

A osteoporotic

B synovectomy

C rheumatoid

D chondromalacia

Question #42

____________________ is the form of arthritis most commonly associated with aging.

A Prosthesis

B Hemarthrosis

C Osteoarthritis

D Spondylosis

Question #43

A type of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints is known as ____________________.

A hallux valgus

B gout

C bifida

D orthotic

Question #44

The death of bone tissue due to insufficient blood supply is known as ____________________.

A avascular necrosis

B hemarthrosis

C periostitis

D prosthesis

Question #45

The term ____________________ means originating within an individual.

A rickets

B gout

C autologous

D podiatrist

Question #46

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 podiatrist

B allogenic

C rheumatoid

D osteoporotic

Question #47

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 bifida

B chondromalacia

C gout

D osteopenia

Question #48

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 avascular necrosis

B ankylosing spondylitis

C hallux valgus

D internal fixation

Question #49

____________________ is the grating sound heard when the ends of a broken bone move together.

A Crepitation

B Bifida

C Hallux valgus

D Gout

Question #50

A/An ____________________ hip fracture is caused by weakening of the bones due to osteoporosis.

A orthopedic

B podiatrist

C osteoporotic

D orthotic

Question #51

A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of a synovial membrane from a joint.

A laminectomy

B absorptiometry

C osteorrhaphy

D synovectomy

Question #52

The form of rheumatoid arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae is known as ____________________.

A hemarthrosis

B ankylosing spondylitis

C prosthesis

D osteoarthritis

Question #53

A/An ____________________ is a specialist who diagnoses and treats disorders of the foot.

A podiatrist

B osteoporotic

C orthotic

D orthopedic

Question #54

The visual examination of the internal structure of a joint is known as ____________________.

A laminectomy

B synovectomy

C arthroscopy

D absorptiometry

Question #55

The term ____________________ describes the surgical suturing or wiring together of bones.

A osteorrhaphy

B laminectomy

C synovectomy

D absorptiometry

Question #56

The condition of blood within a joint is known as ____________________.

A hemarthrosis

B osteoarthritis

C ankylosing spondylitis

D prosthesis

Question #57

The term ____________________ means originating within another.

A hallux valgus

B hemopoietic

C allogenic

D orthotic

Question #58

A/An ____________________ surgeon is also known as an orthopedist.

A osteoporotic

B podiatrist

C orthotic

D orthopedic

Question #59

Malformation of the skull due to the premature closure of the cranial sutures is known as ____________________.

A craniostenosis

B spondylosis

C hemarthrosis

D ankylosing spondylitis

Question #60

The condition known as ____________________ is a degenerative disorder that can cause the loss of normal spinal structure and function.

A hemarthrosis

B spondylosis

C craniostenosis

D ankylosing spondylitis

Question #61

The term ____________________ means pertaining to the formation of blood cells.

A hemopoietic

B craniostenosis

C hemarthrosis

D avascular necrosis

Question #62

The ____________________ are the bony structure units of the spinal column.

A hemarthrosis

B vertebrae

C podiatrist

D craniostenosis

Question #63

A/An ____________________ is an appliance such as a leg brace that is specially designed to control, correct, or compensate for an impaired limb.

A osteoporotic

B orthopedic

C autologous

D orthotic

Question #64

Dual x-ray ____________________ is a low-exposure radiographic measurement of the spine and hips to measure bone density.

A arthroscopy

B orthopedic

C absorptiometry

D hemopoietic

Question #65

A/An ____________________ is commonly known as a bunion.

A hallux valgus

B allogenic

C orthotic

D bifida

Question #66

Match the definition with the appropriate bone condition. osteoporosis

A inflamation of the bone

B surgical loosening of a stiff joint

C abnormal softening of bones

D marked loss of bone density

Question #67

Match the definition with the appropriate bone condition. osteomalacia

A surgical loosening of a stiff joint

B abnormal softening of bones

C inflamation of the bone

D surgical fusion to stiffen a joint

Question #68

Match the definition with the appropriate bone condition. osteitis

A abnormal softening of bones

B surgical fusion to stiffen a joint

C inflamation of the bone

D marked loss of bone density

Question #69

Match the definition with the appropriate bone condition. arthrolysis

A marked loss of bone density

B abnormal softening of bones

C surgical loosening of a stiff joint

D inflamation of the bone

Question #70

Match the definition with the appropriate bone condition. arthrodesis

A abnormal softening of bones

B surgical loosening of a stiff joint

C surgical fusion to stiffen a joint

D inflamation of the bone

Question #71

Match the definition with the appropriate type of fracture. pathologic fracture

A bone breaks due to weakness caused by a disease process

B broken bone and an open wound

C c surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity

D broken bone that is pressed together on itself

Question #72

Match the definition with the appropriate type of fracture. osteoclasis

A broken bone that is splintered or crushed

B broken bone that is pressed together on itself

C c surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity

D broken bone and an open wound

Question #73

Match the definition with the appropriate type of fracture. open fracture

A bone breaks due to weakness caused by a disease process

B c surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity

C broken bone and an open wound

D broken bone that is pressed together on itself

Question #74

Match the definition with the appropriate type of fracture. compression fracture

A bone breaks due to weakness caused by a disease process

B broken bone and an open wound

C broken bone that is pressed together on itself

D c surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity

Question #75

Match the definition with the appropriate type of fracture. comminuted fracture

A c surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity

B broken bone that is splintered or crushed

C broken bone that is pressed together on itself

D broken bone and an open wound

Question #76

Match the definition with the correct term. metatarsals

A rounded, bony protuberance on the ankle

B bones that form the palms of the hand

C bone that forms the upper portion of the sternum

D bones that form part of the foot

Question #77

Match the definition with the correct term. metacarpals

A rounded, bony protuberance on the ankle

B bones that form the palms of the hand

C bone that forms the upper portion of the sternum

D hip socket

Question #78

Match the definition with the correct term. manubrium

A hip socket

B bone that forms the upper portion of the sternum

C bones that form the palms of the hand

D bones that form part of the foot

Question #79

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 #80

Match the definition with the correct term. Acetabulum

A hip socket

B rounded, bony protuberance on the ankle

C bone that forms the upper portion of the sternum

D bones that form the palms of the hand

Question #81

Match the definition with the correct term. subluxation

A partial displacement of a bone from its joint

B abnormal forward curvature of the lumbar spine

C pain in the lumbar region of the spine

D abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

Question #82

Match the definition with the correct term. scoliosis

A abnormal forward curvature of the lumbar spine

B abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

C abnormal outward curvature of the thoracic spine

D pain in the lumbar region of the spine

Question #83

Match the definition with the correct term. lumabago

A partial displacement of a bone from its joint

B pain in the lumbar region of the spine

C abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

D abnormal outward curvature of the thoracic spine

Question #84

Match the definition with the correct term. lordosis

A partial displacement of a bone from its joint

B abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

C abnormal forward curvature of the lumbar spine

D pain in the lumbar region of the spine

Question #85

Match the definition with the correct term. kyphosis

A abnormal forward curvature of the lumbar spine

B pain in the lumbar region of the spine

C abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

D abnormal outward curvature of the thoracic spine

Question #86

Match the definition with the correct word part. burs/o

A curved

B synovial membrane

C bursa

D vertebra, vertebrae

Question #87

Match the definition with the correct word part. synovi/o, synov/o

A vertebra, vertebrae

B bone

C curved

D synovial membrane

Question #88

Match the definition with the correct word part. spondyl/o

A curved

B synovial membrane

C bursa

D vertebra, vertebrae

Question #89

Match the definition with the correct word part. scoli/o

A bursa

B curved

C vertebra, vertebrae

D synovial membrane

Question #90

Match the definition with the correct word part. oste/o

A bone

B curved

C synovial membrane

D vertebra, vertebrae

Question #91

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 #92

Match the definition with the correct word part. -lysis

A curve, swayback

B setting free, loosening

C hump

D to bind, tie together

Question #93

Match the definition with the correct word part. lord/o

A curve, swayback

B to bind, tie together

C spinal cord, bone marrow

D setting free, loosening

Question #94

Match the definition with the correct word part. kyph/o

A spinal cord, bone marrow

B curve, swayback

C setting free, loosening

D hump

Question #95

Match the definition with the correct word part. -desis

A setting free, loosening

B to bind, tie together

C curve, swayback

D hump

Question #96

Match the definition with the correct word part. crani/o

A joint

B rib

C cartilage

D skull

Question #97

Match the definition with the correct word part. cost/o

A joint

B cartilage

C rib

D crooked, bent, or stiff

Question #98

Match the definition with the correct word part. chondr/o

A joint

B cartilage

C skull

D rib

Question #99

Match the definition with the correct word part. arthr/o

A cartilage

B rib

C joint

D skull

Question #100

Match the definition with the correct word part. ankyl/o

A crooked, bent, or stiff

B rib

C joint

D cartilage

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