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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 tibia

D ulna

Question #3

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

A fibrous joints

B cartilaginous joints

C synovial joints

D pubic symphysis

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 allogenic bone marrow transplant

B pectoral girdle

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 closed

B dislocation

C transverse

D callus

Question #8

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

A Arthritis

B Polymyalgia rheumatica

C Arthrosclerosis

D Ankylosis

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 stress

B Colles’

C greenstick

D oblique

Question #11

This term means the surgical removal of bone.

A osteotomy

B osteophyte

C ostectomy

D osteopath

Question #12

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

A arthroscopic surgery

B revision surgery

C arthroplasty

D total knee replacement

Question #13

The lower part of the sternum is called the _______.

A xiphoid process

B scapula

C gladiolus

D manubrium

Question #14

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

A bursa

B meniscus

C cartilage

D foramen

Question #15

An inflammation of the synovial membrane is known as ______.

A subluxation

B synovitis

C synovectomy

D hemarthrosis

Question #16

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

A radiograph (x-ray)

B bone density testing

C magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

D bone marrow biopsy

Question #17

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

A immobilization

B traction

C external fixation

D closed reduction

Question #18

______ 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 #19

Which bone tissue is also known as cancellous bone?

A spongy bone

B compact bone

C red bone marrow

D endosteum

Question #20

Which procedure is the surgical repair of cartilage?

A bursitis

B chondromalacia

C synovectomy

D chondroplasty

Question #21

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

A osteoarthritis

B juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

C rheumatoid arthritis

D gout

Question #22

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

A arthrosclerosis

B arthroplasty

C arthrodesis

D arthrolysis

Question #23

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

A fontanelles

B process

C suture

D foramen

Question #24

Which is the only movable bone of the skull?

A mandible

B cartilage

C manubrium

D vomer

Question #25

Which bone tissue lines the medullary cavity?

A endosteum

B yellow bone marrow

C compact

D red bone marrow

Question #26

Which bone is known as the kneecap?

A patella

B olecranon

C acromion

D sternum

Question #27

A/An ____________________ is a type of cancer that occurs in blood-making cells found in the red bone marrow.

A myeloma

B gout

C bifida

D rickets

Question #28

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

A osteorrhaphy

B synovectomy

C laminectomy

D vertebroplasty

Question #29

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

A spiral

B hallux valgus

C gout

D bifida

Question #30

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

A Periostitis

B Ankylosing spondylitis

C Rheumatoid arthritis

D Hemarthrosis

Question #31

An inflammation of the periosteum is known as ____________________.

A osteoarthritis

B periostitis

C hemarthrosis

D ankylosing spondylitis

Question #32

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

A osteochondroma

B chondromalacia

C rheumatoid

D osteopenia

Question #33

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

A Bifida

B Osteopenia

C Spondylolisthesis

D Crepitation

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 Hallux valgus

B Gout

C Polymyalgia rheumatica

D Osteopenia

Question #35

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

A Bifida

B Crepitation

C Hallux valgus

D Osteopenia

Question #36

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

A osteoarthritis

B hemarthrosis

C costochondritis

D periostitis

Question #37

An artificial leg is a type of ____________________.

A osteoarthritis

B prosthesis

C hemarthrosis

D ankylosing spondylitis

Question #38

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

A Crepitation

B Bifida

C Rickets

D Hallux valgus

Question #39

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

A prosthesis

B osteoarthritis

C hemarthrosis

D osteomyelitis

Question #40

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

A osteorrhaphy

B absorptiometry

C laminectomy

D synovectomy

Question #41

The medical term ____________________ describes the abnormal softening of cartilage.

A rheumatoid

B osteoporotic

C chondromalacia

D synovectomy

Question #42

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

A Osteoarthritis

B Hemarthrosis

C Prosthesis

D Spondylosis

Question #43

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

A bifida

B hallux valgus

C gout

D orthotic

Question #44

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

A periostitis

B hemarthrosis

C prosthesis

D avascular necrosis

Question #45

The term ____________________ means originating within an individual.

A podiatrist

B gout

C autologous

D rickets

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 allogenic

B podiatrist

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 osteopenia

C chondromalacia

D gout

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 internal fixation

B hallux valgus

C avascular necrosis

D ankylosing spondylitis

Question #49

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

A Bifida

B Crepitation

C Hallux valgus

D Gout

Question #50

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

A osteoporotic

B orthotic

C orthopedic

D podiatrist

Question #51

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

A laminectomy

B synovectomy

C osteorrhaphy

D absorptiometry

Question #52

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

A ankylosing spondylitis

B osteoarthritis

C prosthesis

D hemarthrosis

Question #53

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

A orthotic

B podiatrist

C orthopedic

D osteoporotic

Question #54

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

A synovectomy

B absorptiometry

C arthroscopy

D laminectomy

Question #55

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

A laminectomy

B absorptiometry

C synovectomy

D osteorrhaphy

Question #56

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

A ankylosing spondylitis

B prosthesis

C osteoarthritis

D hemarthrosis

Question #57

The term ____________________ means originating within another.

A hallux valgus

B allogenic

C hemopoietic

D orthotic

Question #58

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

A orthotic

B podiatrist

C osteoporotic

D orthopedic

Question #59

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

A hemarthrosis

B ankylosing spondylitis

C craniostenosis

D spondylosis

Question #60

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

A spondylosis

B ankylosing spondylitis

C hemarthrosis

D craniostenosis

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 vertebrae

B podiatrist

C hemarthrosis

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 absorptiometry

B hemopoietic

C orthopedic

D arthroscopy

Question #65

A/An ____________________ is commonly known as a bunion.

A allogenic

B hallux valgus

C orthotic

D bifida

Question #66

Match the definition with the appropriate bone condition. osteoporosis

A inflamation of the bone

B abnormal softening of bones

C surgical loosening of a stiff joint

D marked loss of bone density

Question #67

Match the definition with the appropriate bone condition. osteomalacia

A surgical fusion to stiffen a joint

B inflamation of the bone

C abnormal softening of bones

D surgical loosening of a stiff joint

Question #68

Match the definition with the appropriate bone condition. osteitis

A marked loss of bone density

B abnormal softening of bones

C surgical fusion to stiffen a joint

D inflamation of the bone

Question #69

Match the definition with the appropriate bone condition. arthrolysis

A inflamation of the bone

B marked loss of bone density

C surgical loosening of a stiff joint

D abnormal softening of bones

Question #70

Match the definition with the appropriate bone condition. arthrodesis

A surgical loosening of a stiff joint

B surgical fusion to stiffen a joint

C abnormal softening of bones

D inflamation of the bone

Question #71

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 #72

Match the definition with the appropriate type of fracture. osteoclasis

A broken bone and an open wound

B broken bone that is splintered or crushed

C broken bone that is pressed together on itself

D c surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity

Question #73

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

A c surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity

B broken bone and an open wound

C broken bone that is pressed together on itself

D bone breaks due to weakness caused by a disease process

Question #74

Match the definition with the appropriate type of fracture. compression 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 #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 pressed together on itself

C broken bone that is splintered or crushed

D broken bone and an open wound

Question #76

Match the definition with the correct term. metatarsals

A bones that form part of the foot

B bones that form the palms of the hand

C bone that forms the upper portion of the sternum

D rounded, bony protuberance on the ankle

Question #77

Match the definition with the correct term. metacarpals

A bones that form the palms of the hand

B bone that forms the upper portion of the sternum

C rounded, bony protuberance on the ankle

D hip socket

Question #78

Match the definition with the correct term. manubrium

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 hip socket

Question #79

Match the definition with the correct term. malleolus

A bones that form the palms of the hand

B bone that forms the upper portion of the sternum

C bones that form part of the foot

D rounded, bony protuberance on the ankle

Question #80

Match the definition with the correct term. Acetabulum

A rounded, bony protuberance on the ankle

B hip socket

C bones that form the palms of the hand

D bone that forms the upper portion of the sternum

Question #81

Match the definition with the correct term. subluxation

A abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

B abnormal forward curvature of the lumbar spine

C partial displacement of a bone from its joint

D pain in the lumbar region of the spine

Question #82

Match the definition with the correct term. scoliosis

A abnormal outward curvature of the thoracic spine

B abnormal forward curvature of the lumbar spine

C abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

D pain in the lumbar region of the spine

Question #83

Match the definition with the correct term. lumabago

A abnormal outward curvature of the thoracic spine

B abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

C pain in the lumbar region of the spine

D partial displacement of a bone from its joint

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 outward curvature of the thoracic spine

B pain in the lumbar region of the spine

C abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

D abnormal forward curvature of the lumbar spine

Question #86

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

A vertebra, vertebrae

B curved

C bursa

D synovial membrane

Question #87

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

A bone

B curved

C synovial membrane

D vertebra, vertebrae

Question #88

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

A bursa

B curved

C synovial membrane

D vertebra, vertebrae

Question #89

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

A curved

B bursa

C synovial membrane

D vertebra, vertebrae

Question #90

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

A curved

B bone

C vertebra, vertebrae

D synovial membrane

Question #91

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

A curve, swayback

B spinal cord, bone marrow

C hump

D setting free, loosening

Question #92

Match the definition with the correct word part. -lysis

A to bind, tie together

B curve, swayback

C setting free, loosening

D hump

Question #93

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

A to bind, tie together

B curve, swayback

C spinal cord, bone marrow

D setting free, loosening

Question #94

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

A hump

B spinal cord, bone marrow

C setting free, loosening

D curve, swayback

Question #95

Match the definition with the correct word part. -desis

A hump

B setting free, loosening

C to bind, tie together

D curve, swayback

Question #96

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

A cartilage

B rib

C joint

D skull

Question #97

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

A rib

B joint

C crooked, bent, or stiff

D cartilage

Question #98

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

A skull

B joint

C cartilage

D rib

Question #99

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

A cartilage

B joint

C rib

D skull

Question #100

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

A rib

B cartilage

C crooked, bent, or stiff

D joint

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