Deck 3: The Skeletal System

Question 1

Which procedure is the surgical repair of cartilage?

A) bursectomy
B) chondroplasty
C) osteoplasty
D) synovectomy

Answer 1

chondroplasty

Question 2

The condition now known as short stature was formerly known as ____.

A) cretinism
B) dwarfism
C) hunchback
D) talipes

Answer 2

dwarfism

Question 3

Which bone tissue functions as a fat-storage area and is located in the medullary cavity?

A) compact
B) endosteum
C) red bone marrow
D) yellow bone marrow

Answer 3

yellow bone marrow

Question 4

The term ____ describes an abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine as viewed from the side.

A) kyphosis
B) lordosis
C) scoliosis
D) spondylosis

Question 5

Which term describes the partial dislocation of a bone from its joint?

A) ankylosis
B) lumbago
C) luxation
D) subluxation

Question 6

Which of the following is the most accurate test for osteoporosis?

A) bone marrow biopsy
B) bone scan
C) dual x-ray absorptiometry
D) ultrasonic bone density testing

Question 7

The surgical procedure for loosening an ankylosed joint is known as ____.

A) ankylosis
B) arthrodesis
C) arthrolysis
D) spondylosis

Question 8

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

A) gouty arthritis
B) juvenile arthritis
C) osteoarthritis
D) rheumatoid arthritis

Question 9

Which bone is also known as the kneecap?

A) acromion
B) olecranon
C) patella
D) sternum

Question 10

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

A) closed reduction
B) immobilization
C) stabilization
D) traction

Question 11

Which bone tissue is hemopoietic?

A) endosteum
B) periosteum
C) red bone marrow
D) yellow bone marrow

Question 12

____ is a bone disorder of unknown cause that destroys normal bone structure and replaces it with scarlike tissue.

A) Ewing's sarcoma
B) Fibrous dysplasia
C) Paget's disease
D) Rickets

Question 13

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

A) arthrodesis
B) arthrolysis
C) arthroplasty
D) arthrotomy

Question 14

The upper portion of the sternum is known as the ____.

A) mandible
B) manubrium
C) mediastinum
D) xiphoid process

Question 15

The ____ is also known as the hip socket.

A) acetabulum
B) clavicle
C) olecranon process
D) patella

Question 16

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

A) fontanelle
B) foramen
C) process
D) suture

Question 17

When a bone is splintered or crushed,this is known as a/an ____.

A) closed fracture
B) comminuted fracture
C) compound fracture
D) spiral fracture

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

____ is an inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone.

A) Osteitis
B) Osteochondritis
C) Osteomyelitis
D) Periostitis

Question 20

Which procedure is the suturing or wiring together of bones?

A) osteoclasis
B) osteorrhaphy
C) surgical fixation
D) traction

Question 21

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

A) bone scan
B) computerized tomography (CT)
C) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
D) radiograph (x-ray)

Question 22

The condition of thinner-than-average bone density in a young person is known as ____________________.

Question 23

The tissue that makes up the flexible tip of the nose is known as ____________________.

Question 24

An inflammation of the synovial membrane that results in swelling and pain of the affected joint is known as ____________________.

Question 25

An inflammation of the periosteum is known as ____________________.

Question 26

The death of bone tissue due to an insufficient blood supply,infection,malignancy,or trauma is known as ____________________.

Question 27

The surgical repair of cartilage is known as a/an ____________________.

Question 28

A/an ____________________ is an artificial substitute for a diseased or missing body part,such as a leg that has been amputated.

Question 29

A/An ____ is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders involving the bones,joints,and muscles.

A) chiropractor
B) orthopedic surgeon
C) osteopath
D) podiatrist

Question 30

A/An ____________________ is performed to gain access to the brain to remove a tumor,to relieve intracranial pressure,or to obtain access for other surgical procedures.

Question 31

Which type of bone marrow transplant uses the patient's own bone marrow?

A) allogenic
B) autologous
C) donor
D) stem cell

Question 32

Which condition is a congenital defect in which the spinal canal fails to close around the spinal cord?

A) hallux valgus
B) spina bifida
C) spondylolisthesis
D) talipes

Question 33

The surgical removal of the synovial membrane from a joint is a/an ____________________.

Question 34

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

Question 35

A marked loss of bone density and an increase in bone porosity is known as ____________________.

Question 36

Costochondritis is ____.

A) a bacterial infection of a fractured rib
B) a malignant tumor located on the ribs near the sternum
C) abnormal softening of the rib cage
D) an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum

Question 37

The lower portion of the sternum is known as the ____________________ process.

Question 38

The ____________________ is the rounded bony protuberance on each side of the ankle.

Question 39

The term ____________________ refers to the posterior surface of the knee and is used to describe the space,ligaments,vessels,and muscles in this area.

Question 40

The shaft of a long bone is known as the ____________________.

Question 41

A chiropractor specializes in treating the feet.

Question 42

A percutaneous ____________________ is performed to treat osteoporosis-related compression fractures.

Question 43

A malignant tumor composed of blood-forming cells of the bone marrow is called a/an ____________________.

Question 44

The cruciate ligaments make possible the movements of the knee.

Question 45

An allogenic transplant uses bone marrow from a donor such as a sibling.

Question 46

The phalanges are the bones of the fingers.

Question 47

The sternum is also known as the collar bone.

Question 48

Juvenile ____________________ arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that affects children of 16 years of age or less with symptoms that include stiffness,pain,joint swelling,skin rash,fever,slowed growth,and fatigue.

Question 49

A Colles' fracture,which is a fracture of the wrist,is associated with osteoporosis.

Question 50

A surgical incision into a bone is known as a/an ____________________.

Question 51

A/An ____________________ is a slow-growing benign tumor derived from cartilage cells.

Question 52

Ostealgia,also known as osteodynia,means pain within a bone.

Question 53

External fixation is placed directly on the fractured bone and usually is not removed after the fracture has healed.

Question 54

The 13 pairs of ribs are called costals.

Question 55

A tendon attaches one bone to another.

Question 56

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

Question 57

The term ____________________ means blood within a joint.

Question 58

The medical term meaning pain of the lumbar region of the spine is ____________________.

Question 59

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

Question 60

An inflammation of a bursa is known as ____________________.

Question 61

Spondylolisthesis is the forward movement of a lower lumbar vertebra's body on the vertebra below it.

Question 62

A callus forms as a bulging deposit around the area of the break in a bone.This tissue eventually becomes cartilage.

Question 63

Rickets is caused by a deficiency of calcium and vitamin D in early childhood.

Question 64

A closed fracture is one in which the bone is broken,but there is no open wound in the skin.

Question 65

Match each definition with the correct term.
podiatrist

A)specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the feet
B)specializes in diseases that are characterized by inflammation in the connective tissues
C)specializes in disorders involving the bones,joints,and muscles
D)specializes in manipulative treatment of disorders originating from misalignment of the spine
E)specializes in treating health problems by manipulation and with traditional forms of medical treatment

Question 66

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

Question 67

A stress fracture is a small crack in the bone that often develops from chronic,excessive impact.

Question 68

Ankylosing spondylitis is a form of arthritis that affects children.

Question 69

A spiral fracture is a fracture in which the bone has been twisted apart as the result of a severe twisting motion,such as in a sports injury.

Question 70

Greenstick fractures occur primarily as sports injuries in adults.

Question 71

Talipes is commonly known as a bunion.

Question 72

Match each definition with the correct term.
chiropractor

A)specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the feet
B)specializes in diseases that are characterized by inflammation in the connective tissues
C)specializes in disorders involving the bones,joints,and muscles
D)specializes in manipulative treatment of disorders originating from misalignment of the spine
E)specializes in treating health problems by manipulation and with traditional forms of medical treatment

Question 73

A bone marrow biopsy is a diagnostic test that may be necessary after abnormal types or numbers of red or white blood cells are found in a complete blood count test.

Question 74

Match each definition with the correct term.
rheumatologist

A)specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the feet
B)specializes in diseases that are characterized by inflammation in the connective tissues
C)specializes in disorders involving the bones,joints,and muscles
D)specializes in manipulative treatment of disorders originating from misalignment of the spine
E)specializes in treating health problems by manipulation and with traditional forms of medical treatment

Question 75

As a broken bone heals,a crepitus forms a bulging deposit around the area of the break.

Question 76

Match each definition with the correct term.
osteopathic physician

A)specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the feet
B)specializes in diseases that are characterized by inflammation in the connective tissues
C)specializes in disorders involving the bones,joints,and muscles
D)specializes in manipulative treatment of disorders originating from misalignment of the spine
E)specializes in treating health problems by manipulation and with traditional forms of medical treatment

Question 77

A pathologic fracture occurs when a weakened bone breaks under normal strain.

Question 78

Match each definition with the correct term.
orthopedic surgeon

A)specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the feet
B)specializes in diseases that are characterized by inflammation in the connective tissues
C)specializes in disorders involving the bones,joints,and muscles
D)specializes in manipulative treatment of disorders originating from misalignment of the spine
E)specializes in treating health problems by manipulation and with traditional forms of medical treatment

Question 79

Paget's disease,also known as osteitis deformans,is a bone disease of unknown cause.

Question 80

A bursectomy is the surgical removal of a bursa.