Deck 6: The Skeletal and Muscular Systems

Question 1

This type of arthritis is caused by an autoimmune process.

A) Osteoarthritis
B) Osteomyelitis
C) Epicondylitis
D) Rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 1

Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 2

Inflammation and degeneration of a joint occurs with:

A) arthritis.
B) osteoporosis.
C) achondroplasia.
D) ankylosis.

Answer 2

arthritis.

Question 3

A patient with paraplegia must exercise his muscles daily to prevent a reduction in muscle size and strength known as:

A) atrophy.
B) ankylosis.
C) ataxia.
D) tenodynia.

Answer 3

atrophy.

Question 4

Select the term with the correct spelling.

A) Bradeekinesia
B) Braydekinesia
C) Bradikenesha
D) Bradykinesia

Question 5

Select the term with the correct spelling.

A) Rheumatoid arthritis
B) Roomatoid arthritis
C) Ruematoid arthritis
D) Rheumatoyd arthritis

Question 6

Select the combining form that means "bone marrow."

A) Spondyl/o
B) My/o
C) Myel/o
D) Menisc/o

Question 7

The correct medical term for muscle pain is:

A) myalgia.
B) dyskinesia.
C) tenodynia.
D) arthralgia.

Question 8

Select the term with the correct spelling.

A) Phibromyalgia
B) Phibromialgea
C) Fibromyalgia
D) Fybromyalgea

Question 9

The combining form orth/o means:

A) joint.
B) muscle.
C) bone.
D) straight.

Question 10

The medical term bradykinesia means:

A) abnormally slow growth of long bones.
B) joint stiffness.
C) inability to coordinate muscles.
D) abnormally slow movement.

Question 11

This type of fracture is characterized by fragmentation of the bone.

A) Epiphyseal
B) Compression
C) Spiral
D) Comminuted

Question 12

The medical term for abnormal (excessive) muscle growth is:

A) hypertrophy.
B) atrophy.
C) bradykinesia.
D) dyskinesia.

Question 13

Which disorder affects the big toe with pain caused by deposits of uric acid crystals?

A) Bunion
B) Duchenne
C) Gout
D) Epicondylitis

Question 14

This type of arthritis is caused by the wear and tear that occurs with age.

A) Rheumatoid arthritis
B) Osteomyelitis
C) Epicondylitis
D) Osteoarthritis

Question 15

This is a disease causing progressive muscular weakness and deterioration.

A) Duchenne muscular dystrophy
B) Osteogenesis imperfecta
C) Fibromyalgia
D) Achondroplasia

Question 16

The medical term for an excessive posterior curve of the thoracic spine, forming a hump, is:

A) kyphosis.
B) osteoporosis.
C) lordosis.
D) scoliosis.

Question 17

In the skeletal system, the combining form myel/o means:

A) hernia.
B) bent forward.
C) bone marrow.
D) spine.

Question 18

Select the combining form that means "joint."

A) My/o
B) Oste/o
C) Articul/o
D) Ten/o

Question 19

Which combining form means "curved"?

A) Burs/o
B) Clon/o
C) Rachi/o
D) Scoli/o

Question 20

In this disease, inflammation of the wrist causes pressure against the median nerve.

A) Carpal tunnel syndrome
B) Marfan's syndrome
C) Gout
D) Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Question 21

The medical term for aligning broken bones to their normal position is:

A) incision.
B) reduction.
C) fixation.
D) rickets.

Question 22

Surgical excision of part of a vertebra as treatment for a herniated disk is:

A) rachiotomy.
B) neurectomy.
C) diskectomy.
D) laminectomy.

Question 23

A surgical puncture of a joint to withdraw or aspirate fluids from the synovial cavity is known as:

A) arthrodesis.
B) arthroscopy.
C) arthrocentesis.
D) arthrotomy.

Question 24

Select the term with the correct spelling.

A) Cairopractur
B) Kyropractur
C) Kiropractor
D) Chiropractor

Question 25

An elderly patient fractured her hip and needs a hip replacement. She is scheduled for a complete:

A) arthroscopy.
B) arthrodesis.
C) arthrotomy.
D) arthroplasty.

Question 26

Which medical term is spelled correctly?

A) Myoceole
B) Fasciotomy
C) Dyskinisia
D) Cocycx

Question 27

This disease is characterized by an abnormal loss of bone density.

A) Carpal tunnel syndrome
B) Gout
C) Osteoporosis
D) Marfan's syndrome

Question 28

The medical term for surgical fixation to connect vertebrae is:

A) fasciotomy.
B) spondylosyndesis.
C) myorrhaphy.
D) laminectomy.

Question 29

A practitioner of therapy centered on manipulation of bones is called a(n):

A) dentist.
B) orthotist.
C) chiropractor.
D) podiatrist.

Question 30

The medical term for inflammation of the tendon and synovial membrane surrounding a joint is:

A) tendonitis.
B) bursitis.
C) myositis.
D) tenosynovitis.

Question 31

A tear of fibers within a muscle is called a:

A) fracture.
B) strain.
C) sprain.
D) myeloma.

Question 32

Select the term with the correct spelling.

A) Asteoporosis
B) Asteopourosis
C) Osteoporosis
D) Osteopourosis

Question 33

Using pins, screws, or plates to stabilize the alignment of broken bone fragments is called:

A) arthroscopy.
B) closed reduction.
C) internal fixation.
D) external fixation.

Question 34

The medical term for inflammation of the tendon is:

A) myositis.
B) arthritis.
C) spondylarthritis.
D) tendonitis.

Question 35

A tear of fibers within a ligament is called a:

A) strain.
B) fracture.
C) sprain.
D) cramp.

Question 36

What is the medical test that records muscle responses to electrical stimuli?

A) Myelography
B) Electromyography
C) Fasciotomy
D) MRI

Question 37

This is a procedure in which an instrument electrically stimulates the muscle, and the resulting muscle contraction is recorded and analyzed.

A) Osteoclasis
B) Fasciotomy
C) Electromyography
D) Myoplasty

Question 38

The suffix that means "surgical fixation or fusion" is:

A) -otomy.
B) -desis.
C) -centesis.
D) -clasis.

Question 39

The medical term for surgical repair of a joint is:

A) arthroplasty.
B) arthrocentesis.
C) arthroscopy.
D) arthrodesis.

Question 40

The medical term for excessive anterior curve of the lumbar spine is:

A) lordosis.
B) osteoporosis.
C) scoliosis.
D) kyphosis.

Question 41

The combining form that means "bone" is ________.

Question 42

The combining forms that mean "joint" are articul/o and ________.

Question 43

Occasionally, it is necessary to purposely break a bone to correct an improperly healed fracture. This procedure is called:

A) arthroplasty.
B) osteoclasis.
C) arthrodesis.
D) ostectomy.

Question 44

The correct meaning of the suffix in the term osteoclasis is:

A) surgical repair.
B) to break apart.
C) surgical removal.
D) suturing.

Question 45

The combining forms that mean "muscle" are my/o and ________.

Question 46

The patient is taking a medication with a potential side effect of ataxia. The patient should be observed for the inability to coordinate their ________.

Question 47

An abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe is called a(n) ________.

Question 48

The medical term for inflammation of the joint is ________.

Question 49

The suffix -dynia means "condition of ________."

Question 50

The medical term for muscle pain is ________.

Question 51

Besides vertebr/o, a combining form that means "vertebra" is ________.

Question 52

A specialist in the foot is known as a(n):

A) podiatrist.
B) orthotist.
C) osteopath.
D) chiropractor.

Question 53

Select the correct abbreviation for the disease of the joint that allows the jaw to move.

A) THR
B) TMJ
C) TKA
D) T1-T12

Question 54

The medical term for joint pain is ________.

Question 55

Suturing a tendon to repair a tear is known as:

A) myoplasty.
B) ostectomy.
C) tenorrhaphy.
D) tenomyoplasty.

Question 56

The medical term for a broken bone is a(n) ________.

Question 57

A medical field that emphasizes the relationship between the musculoskeletal system and overall health, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, is:

A) osteopathy.
B) chiropractic.
C) orthotics.
D) podiatry.

Question 58

________ syndrome is a disease that causes widespread pain of musculoskeletal structures.

Question 59

________ is a disease characterized by an abnormal accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joint.

Question 60

The medical term for drooping of the wrist, or wrist drop, is ________.

Question 61

The procedure that allows a visual examination of a joint is ________.

Question 62

________ is a disease involving abnormal loss of bone density.

Question 63

When broken bones are realigned surgically, it is called a(n) ________ fracture reduction.

Question 64

OA is the abbreviation for ________. (one word)

Question 65

DJD is the abbreviation for ________. (three words)

Question 66

TKA is the abbreviation for ________. (three words)

Question 67

TMJ is the abbreviation for ________. (two words)

Question 68

The medical term for an artificial limb is a(n)________.

Question 69

RA is the abbreviation for ________. (two words)

Question 70

The combining form orth/o means "________."

Question 71

The condition of a hump on the upper back caused by an exaggerated spinal curve is called ________.

Question 72

The combining form troph/o means "________."

Question 73

The combining form spondyl/o means "________."

Question 74

The procedure of fixing a joint so that it is stabilized is ________.

Question 75

The muscles and tendons that surround and stabilize the shoulder joint are collectively known as the ________. (two words)

Question 76

The term for paralysis of both legs and the lower body is ________.

Question 77

ROM is the abbreviation for ________. (three words)

Question 78

The combining form carp/o means "________."

Question 79

The word that literally means condition of holes in bone is ________.

Question 80

The combining form chondr/o means "________."