MODULE 3 (Chapter 03)

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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 True

B False

Question #2

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

A radius

B tibia

C ulna

D fibula

Question #3

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

A pubic symphysis

B fibrous joints

C synovial joints

D cartilaginous 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 bone marrow transplant

B allogenic bone marrow transplant

C pectoral girdle

D autologous bone marrow transplant

Question #6

This condition is also known as clubfoot.

A bursitis

B talipes

C tarsal

D talus

Question #7

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

A closed

B transverse

C callus

D dislocation

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 craniotomy

B craniectomy

C calcaneus

D cranioplasty

Question #10

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

A stress

B oblique

C Colles’

D greenstick

Question #11

This term means the surgical removal of bone.

A ostectomy

B osteopath

C osteophyte

D osteotomy

Question #12

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

A arthroplasty

B revision surgery

C arthroscopic surgery

D total knee replacement

Question #13

The lower part of the sternum is called the _______.

A scapula

B gladiolus

C xiphoid process

D manubrium

Question #14

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

A bursa

B foramen

C meniscus

D cartilage

Question #15

An inflammation of the synovial membrane is known as ______.

A synovitis

B subluxation

C synovectomy

D hemarthrosis

Question #16

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

A radiograph (x-ray)

B bone marrow biopsy

C magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

D bone density testing

Question #17

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

A traction

B immobilization

C external fixation

D closed reduction

Question #18

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

A A myeloma

B Primary bone cancer

C An osteochondroma

D Secondary bone cancer

Question #19

Which bone tissue is also known as cancellous bone?

A endosteum

B compact bone

C spongy bone

D red bone marrow

Question #20

Which procedure is the surgical repair of cartilage?

A chondroplasty

B bursitis

C synovectomy

D chondromalacia

Question #21

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 #22

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

A arthrodesis

B arthrosclerosis

C arthrolysis

D arthroplasty

Question #23

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

A foramen

B fontanelles

C process

D suture

Question #24

Which is the only movable bone of the skull?

A vomer

B cartilage

C mandible

D manubrium

Question #25

Which bone tissue lines the medullary cavity?

A endosteum

B compact

C yellow bone marrow

D red bone marrow

Question #26

Which bone is known as the kneecap?

A sternum

B acromion

C patella

D olecranon

Question #27

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

A rickets

B myeloma

C bifida

D gout

Question #28

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

A vertebroplasty

B laminectomy

C osteorrhaphy

D synovectomy

Question #29

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

A bifida

B hallux valgus

C gout

D spiral

Question #30

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

A Ankylosing spondylitis

B Rheumatoid arthritis

C Periostitis

D Hemarthrosis

Question #31

An inflammation of the periosteum is known as ____________________.

A periostitis

B osteoarthritis

C hemarthrosis

D ankylosing spondylitis

Question #32

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

A osteochondroma

B osteopenia

C chondromalacia

D rheumatoid

Question #33

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

A Osteopenia

B Bifida

C Crepitation

D Spondylolisthesis

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 Polymyalgia rheumatica

C Osteopenia

D Gout

Question #35

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

A Osteopenia

B Bifida

C Hallux valgus

D Crepitation

Question #36

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

A costochondritis

B osteoarthritis

C hemarthrosis

D periostitis

Question #37

An artificial leg is a type of ____________________.

A hemarthrosis

B ankylosing spondylitis

C osteoarthritis

D prosthesis

Question #38

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

A Rickets

B Bifida

C Hallux valgus

D Crepitation

Question #39

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

A hemarthrosis

B osteoarthritis

C osteomyelitis

D prosthesis

Question #40

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

A osteorrhaphy

B absorptiometry

C synovectomy

D laminectomy

Question #41

The medical term ____________________ describes the abnormal softening of cartilage.

A synovectomy

B chondromalacia

C osteoporotic

D rheumatoid

Question #42

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

A Spondylosis

B Prosthesis

C Hemarthrosis

D Osteoarthritis

Question #43

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

A hallux valgus

B orthotic

C gout

D bifida

Question #44

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

A avascular necrosis

B periostitis

C hemarthrosis

D prosthesis

Question #45

The term ____________________ means originating within an individual.

A gout

B autologous

C rickets

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 rheumatoid

B allogenic

C osteoporotic

D podiatrist

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 osteopenia

B bifida

C gout

D chondromalacia

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 hallux valgus

C internal fixation

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 orthotic

B podiatrist

C orthopedic

D osteoporotic

Question #51

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

A absorptiometry

B laminectomy

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 osteoarthritis

C ankylosing spondylitis

D prosthesis

Question #53

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

A orthopedic

B osteoporotic

C podiatrist

D orthotic

Question #54

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

A arthroscopy

B laminectomy

C synovectomy

D absorptiometry

Question #55

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

A absorptiometry

B synovectomy

C osteorrhaphy

D laminectomy

Question #56

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

A hemarthrosis

B ankylosing spondylitis

C prosthesis

D osteoarthritis

Question #57

The term ____________________ means originating within another.

A orthotic

B hemopoietic

C hallux valgus

D allogenic

Question #58

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

A orthotic

B podiatrist

C orthopedic

D osteoporotic

Question #59

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

A craniostenosis

B hemarthrosis

C ankylosing spondylitis

D spondylosis

Question #60

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

A hemarthrosis

B craniostenosis

C ankylosing spondylitis

D spondylosis

Question #61

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

A avascular necrosis

B hemarthrosis

C hemopoietic

D craniostenosis

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 autologous

B osteoporotic

C orthotic

D orthopedic

Question #64

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

A orthopedic

B arthroscopy

C absorptiometry

D hemopoietic

Question #65

A/An ____________________ is commonly known as a bunion.

A bifida

B orthotic

C allogenic

D hallux valgus

Question #66

Match the definition with the appropriate bone condition. osteoporosis

A surgical loosening of a stiff joint

B abnormal softening of bones

C inflamation of the bone

D marked loss of bone density

Question #67

Match the definition with the appropriate bone condition. osteomalacia

A inflamation of the bone

B surgical loosening of a stiff joint

C surgical fusion to stiffen a joint

D abnormal softening of bones

Question #68

Match the definition with the appropriate bone condition. osteitis

A abnormal softening of bones

B marked loss of bone density

C surgical fusion to stiffen a joint

D inflamation of the bone

Question #69

Match the definition with the appropriate bone condition. arthrolysis

A marked loss of bone density

B surgical loosening of a stiff joint

C abnormal softening of bones

D inflamation of the bone

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 inflamation of the bone

D abnormal softening of bones

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 bone breaks due to weakness caused by a disease process

C broken bone and an open wound

D broken bone that is pressed together on itself

Question #72

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 that is pressed together on itself

D broken bone and an open wound

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 broken bone and an open wound

B c surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity

C broken bone that is pressed together on itself

D bone breaks due to weakness caused by a disease process

Question #75

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

A broken bone that is splintered or crushed

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 #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 bone that forms the upper portion of the sternum

B rounded, bony protuberance on the ankle

C hip socket

D bones that form the palms of the hand

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 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 #80

Match the definition with the correct term. Acetabulum

A bones that form the palms of the hand

B hip socket

C rounded, bony protuberance on the ankle

D bone that forms the upper portion of the sternum

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 abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

D pain in the lumbar region of the spine

Question #82

Match the definition with the correct term. scoliosis

A abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

B abnormal forward curvature of the lumbar spine

C pain in the lumbar region of the spine

D abnormal outward curvature of the thoracic spine

Question #83

Match the definition with the correct term. lumabago

A partial displacement of a bone from its joint

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 #84

Match the definition with the correct term. lordosis

A abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

B partial displacement of a bone from its joint

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 abnormal outward curvature of the thoracic spine

C abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

D pain in the lumbar region of the spine

Question #86

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

A vertebra, vertebrae

B synovial membrane

C bursa

D curved

Question #87

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

A synovial membrane

B curved

C bone

D vertebra, vertebrae

Question #88

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

A bursa

B curved

C vertebra, vertebrae

D synovial membrane

Question #89

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

A synovial membrane

B curved

C bursa

D vertebra, vertebrae

Question #90

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

A vertebra, vertebrae

B synovial membrane

C curved

D bone

Question #91

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

A curve, swayback

B setting free, loosening

C hump

D spinal cord, bone marrow

Question #92

Match the definition with the correct word part. -lysis

A curve, swayback

B hump

C to bind, tie together

D setting free, loosening

Question #93

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

A spinal cord, bone marrow

B to bind, tie together

C setting free, loosening

D curve, swayback

Question #94

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

A spinal cord, bone marrow

B hump

C setting free, loosening

D curve, swayback

Question #95

Match the definition with the correct word part. -desis

A hump

B to bind, tie together

C setting free, loosening

D curve, swayback

Question #96

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

A cartilage

B joint

C rib

D skull

Question #97

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

A crooked, bent, or stiff

B rib

C cartilage

D joint

Question #98

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

A rib

B cartilage

C skull

D joint

Question #99

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

A rib

B cartilage

C joint

D skull

Question #100

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

A cartilage

B crooked, bent, or stiff

C rib

D joint

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