Deck 6: Skeletal System

Question 1

All of the following are classified as long bones except:

A)vertebrae.
B)humerus.
C)radius.
D)femur.

Answer 1

vertebrae.

Question 2

A disease that involves inflammation of the joints is called:

A)arthritis.
B)bursitis.
C)kyphosis.
D)osteoporosis.

Answer 2

arthritis.

Question 3

The prefix dis- means :

A)fuse.
B)joined.
C)together.
D)apart.

Answer 3

apart.

Question 4

In the term chondrocostal,the root cost means :

A)cartilage.
B)clavicle.
C)neck.
D)rib.

Question 5

A lateral curvature of the spine is known as:

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

Question 6

The membrane that forms the covering of bones except at their articular surfaces is called:

A)endosteum.
B)periosteum.
C)diaphysis.
D)epiphysis.

Question 7

In the term phosphorus,the root phos means :

A)ray.
B)measure.
C)carrying.
D)light.

Question 8

The process of bending a limb is called:

A)extension.
B)flexion.
C)pronation.
D)supination.

Question 9

In the term cartilage,the root cartil means :

A)skull.
B)gristle.
C)joint.
D)bone.

Question 10

A condition that is characterized by the progressive loss of bone density and thinning of bone tissue is called:

A)osteoporosis.
B)osteopenia.
C)osteonecrosis.
D)osteoma.

Question 11

In the term rheumatoid,the root rheumat means :

A)to lead.
B)stiff.
C)discharge.
D)joint.

Question 12

In the term arthroscope,the suffix -scope means :

A)to examine.
B)to view.
C)instrument.
D)joint.

Question 13

The seven bones in the neck are ________ bones.

A)cervical
B)lumbar
C)thoracic
D)sacral

Question 14

In the term cartilage,the suffix -age means :

A)related to.
B)condition of.
C)together.
D)process.

Question 15

A gynecoid pelvis is a:

A)normal male pelvis.
B)normal female pelvis.
C)misshapen male pelvis.
D)narrow female pelvis.

Question 16

In the term meniscus,the root menisc means :

A)formation.
B)crescent.
C)repair.
D)suture.

Question 17

What is the term for the movement of turning the sole of the foot inward?

A)inversion
B)eversion
C)rotation
D)dorsiflexion

Question 18

The surgical puncture of a joint for removal of fluid is:

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

Question 19

All of the following are functions of the skeletal system except:

A)hemopoiesis.
B)shape and support.
C)acid-base balance.
D)protection.

Question 20

The medical word for pertaining to the lower jawbone is:

A)maxillary.
B)maxilla.
C)mandibular.
D)mandible.

Question 21

The medical term for a fingerprint is:

A)dactylic.
B)dactylogram.
C)dactylomegaly.
D)dactylospasm.

Question 22

The medical term for the big toe is:

A)genu valgum.
B)genu varum.
C)bursa.
D)hallux.

Question 23

A condition of stiffening of a joint is:

A)acetabulum.
B)achondroplasia.
C)arthralgia.
D)ankylosis.

Question 24

The process of recording heat patterns of the body's surface is called:

A)arthrography.
B)arthroscopy.
C)goniometry.
D)thermography.

Question 25

The ________ level in the blood may be increased in osteomalacia and fracture healing.

A)calcium
B)phosphorus
C)uric acid
D)alkaline phosphatase

Question 26

An open fracture is called:

A)comminuted.
B)spiral.
C)compound.
D)stress.

Question 27

The medical term for pertaining to the heel bone is:

A)carpal.
B)carpopedal.
C)calcaneal.
D)coccygeal.

Question 28

Which bone is not located in the upper body?

A)clavicle
B)humerus
C)radius
D)femur

Question 29

Turning the palm upward is:

A)pronation.
B)supination.
C)dorsiflexion.
D)retraction.

Question 30

The medical term for knock-knee is:

A)genu valgum.
B)genu varum.
C)hallux.
D)chondral.

Question 31

A diagnostic examination of a joint where air and then a radiopaque contrast medium are injected into the joint space,x-rays are taken,and internal injuries of the meniscus,cartilage,and ligaments may be seen,if present,is:

A)arthroscopy.
B)goniometry.
C)arthrography.
D)thermography.

Question 32

Inflammation of the bone and joint is:

A)arthritis.
B)osteoarthritis.
C)arthropathy.
D)arthrectomy.

Question 33

The ________ is the shaft of a long bone.

A)epiphysis
B)diaphysis
C)periosteum
D)endosteum

Question 34

Which substance/s is/are present in a variety of immunologic diseases?

A)alkaline phosphatase
B)C-reactive protein
C)antinuclear antibodies
D)uric acid

Question 35

A ________ fracture occurs at the ankle and affects both bones of the lower leg.

A)spiral
B)Pott
C)transverse
D)greenstick

Question 36

Which substance is increased in gout,arthritis,multiple myeloma,and rheumatism?

A)calcium
B)phosphorus
C)uric acid
D)alkaline phosphatase

Question 37

An opening in the bone for blood vessels,ligaments,and nerves is called:

A)fissure.
B)sinus.
C)foramen.
D)tubercle.

Question 38

Turning the foot outward to the side is:

A)abduction.
B)flexion.
C)extension.
D)eversion.

Question 39

Abnormal anterior curvature of the lumbar spine is called:

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

Question 40

The bones of the wrist are called:

A)carpals.
B)metacarpals.
C)tarsals.
D)metatarsals.

Question 41

The solid matter in bone is known as:

A)cancellous tissue.
B)marrow.
C)callous.
D)osseous tissue.

Question 42

An example of an amphiarthrosis joint is a:

A)vertebra.
B)foot joint.
C)hip joint.
D)skull suture.

Question 43

What is the term for surgery to repair a joint?

A)arthroscopy
B)arthroplasty
C)arthrocentesis
D)ankylosis

Question 44

Synarthrosis is a type of joint that:

A)permits slight movement.
B)allows movement.
C)does not permit movement.
D)allows free movement.

Question 45

The combining form in achondroplasia means :

A)without.
B)structure.
C)cartilage.
D)formation.

Question 46

The process of moving a body part away from the middle is:

A)adduction.
B)circumduction.
C)rotation.
D)abduction.

Question 47

A rounded process that enters into the formation of a joint is a:

A)fossa.
B)trochanter.
C)sinus.
D)condyle.

Question 48

The term for a hand bone is:

A)carpal.
B)tarsal.
C)digit.
D)metacarpal.

Question 49

Swayback is another word for:

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

Question 50

An articulation refers to a/an:

A)force.
B)joint.
C)type of movement.
D)angle.

Question 51

The band of tissue that holds bone to bone is a/an:

A)cranial suture.
B)achromion.
C)ligament.
D)tendon.

Question 52

The suffix in flexion means :

A)condition.
B)pertaining to.
C)formation.
D)process.

Question 53

The suffix in lumbodynia means :

A)loin.
B)pain.
C)pertaining to.
D)nature.

Question 54

The location of longitudinal bone growth in children is the:

A)diaphysis.
B)condyle.
C)epiphyseal plate.
D)osteoblasts.

Question 55

The cervical curve consists of ________ vertebrae.

A)6
B)7
C)8
D)9

Question 56

Achondroplasia is:

A)a surgical puncture into a joint.
B)the socket into which the head of the femur fits.
C)inflammation of the joints.
D)a defect of cartilage formation at the epiphyses.

Question 57

The term myelopoiesis means ________ bone marrow.

A)inflammation of the
B)tumor of the
C)formation of
D)death of

Question 58

What is a specific term for pain in the hip bone?

A)ischialgia
B)hipodynia
C)arthralgia
D)ischial

Question 59

The term for rib cartilage is:

A)chondral.
B)chondrocostal.
C)costal.
D)osteochondral.

Question 60

A term that means humpback is:

A)lordosis.
B)kyphosis.
C)ankylosis.
D)none of the above

Question 61

Write the correct abbreviation for degenerative joint disease:

Question 62

The combining form in radiograph means :

A)instrument for.
B)radius.
C)x-ray.
D)inflammation.

Question 63

Write the correct abbreviation for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis:

Question 64

Write the correct abbreviation for knee jerk:

Question 65

The term craniotomy means :

A)surgical removal of part of the skull.
B)surgical repair of the neck.
C)surgical incision into the skull.
D)surgical incision into the neck.

Question 66

Write the correct abbreviation for partial weight bearing:

Question 67

Drugs that can be used for skeletal system diseases and disorders include:

A)DMARDs.
B)COX-2 inhibitors.
C)anti-inflammatory agents.
D)all of the above

Question 68

Write the correct abbreviation for osteoarthritis:

Question 69

Write the correct abbreviation for traction:

Question 70

Write the correct abbreviation for joint:

Question 71

Write the correct abbreviation for long leg cast:

Question 72

Write the correct abbreviation for ligament:

Question 73

A ________ fracture usually occurs in children.

A)transverse
B)spiral
C)Colles
D)greenstick

Question 74

Write the correct abbreviation for temporomandibular joint:

Question 75

Write the correct abbreviation for fracture:

Question 76

Write the correct abbreviation for calcium:

Question 77

Write the correct meaning for DJD:

Question 78

Write the correct meaning for CDH:

Question 79

The term used to describe softening of the bones is:

A)osteogenesis.
B)osteochondritis.
C)osteomyelitis.
D)osteomalacia.

Question 80

Which fracture occurs at the distal end of the radius,usually from reaching out to cushion a fall?

A)Colles
B)Pott
C)comminuted
D)epiphyseal