Deck 6: Skeletal System

Question 1

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)osteofibroma

Answer 1

osteoporosis

Question 2

The process of bending a limb is called:

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

Answer 2

flexion

Question 3

All of the following are classified as long bones except:

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

Answer 3

vertebrae

Question 4

In the term cartilage,the root cartil means

A)crooked
B)gristle
C)joint
D)bone

Question 5

What is the term for turning the toes inward?

A)inversion
B)eversion
C)retraction
D)protraction

Question 6

A lateral curvature of the spine is known as:

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

Question 7

In the term rheumatoid,the root rheumat means

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

Question 8

In the term phosphorus,the root phos means

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

Question 9

A gynecoid pelvis is a:

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

Question 10

A disease that involves inflammation of the joints is called:

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

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

In the term meniscus,the root menisc means

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

Question 13

A sutural or ________ bone is found between the flat bones of the skull.

A)wormian
B)long
C)short
D)sesamoid

Question 14

In the term arthroscope,the suffix -scope means

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

Question 15

In the term cartilage,the suffix -age means

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

Question 16

In the term chondrocostal,the root cost means

A)cartilage
B)clavicle
C)glue
D)rib

Question 17

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

A)arthrocentesis
B)arthrodesis
C)arthroplasty
D)arthralgia

Question 18

The prefix dis- means

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

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 the heel bone is:

A)carpal
B)carpopedal
C)calcaneus
D)coccygeal

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

Turning the toes outward to the side is:

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

Question 24

Inflammation of the bone and joint is:

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

Question 25

A condition of stiffening of a joint is:

A)acromion
B)achondroplasia
C)arthralgia
D)ankylosis

Question 26

The medical term for the big toe is:

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

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

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 29

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

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

Question 30

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

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

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

The bones of the wrist are called:

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

Question 33

Abnormal anterior curvature of the spine is called:

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

Question 34

The medical term for a fingerprint is:

A)dactylic
B)dactylogram
C)dactylograph
D)dactylogryposis

Question 35

The ________ is the shaft of a long bone.

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

Question 36

Turning the palm upward is:

A)pronation
B)supination
C)protraction
D)retraction

Question 37

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

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

Question 38

The medical term for knock-knee is:

A)genu valgum
B)genu varum
C)hallux
D)genu varium

Question 39

Which bone is not located in the upper body?

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

Question 40

An open fracture is called:

A)comminuted
B)spiral
C)compound
D)pathologic

Question 41

The solid matter in bone is known as:

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

Question 42

An articulation refers to a/an:

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

Question 43

The term for rib cartilage is:

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

Question 44

Swayback is another word for:

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

Question 45

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

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

Question 46

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 of the hands or feet
D)a defect of cartilage formation at the epiphyses

Question 47

The suffix in lumbodynia means

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

Question 48

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

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

Question 49

The suffix in flexion means

A)condition
B)pertaining to
C)nature of
D)process

Question 50

What is the term for surgery to repair a joint?

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

Question 51

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

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

Question 52

The combining form in achondroplasia means

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

Question 53

The term for a hand bone is:

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

Question 54

Synarthrosis is a type of joint that:

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

Question 55

The location of longitudinal bone growth in children is the:

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

Question 56

A term that means humpback is:

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

Question 57

The term myelopoiesis means

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

Question 58

An example of an amphiarthrosis joint is the:

A)vertebrae
B)foot joint
C)hip joint
D)skull suture

Question 59

The cervical curve consists of ________ vertebrae.

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

Question 60

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

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

Question 61

Write the correct abbreviation for temporomandibular joint:

Question 62

Write the correct abbreviation for ligament:

Question 63

Write the correct abbreviation for osteoarthritis:

Question 64

Write the correct abbreviation for calcium:

Question 65

The combining form in rachigraph means

A)instrument for
B)radius
C)spine
D)inflammation

Question 66

Write the correct abbreviation for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis:

Question 67

Write the correct abbreviation for degenerative joint disease:

Question 68

Write the correct abbreviation for fracture:

Question 69

Write the correct meaning for CDH:

Question 70

The suffix in orthopedist means

A)study on
B)medical specialty
C)specialist
D)foot surgeon

Question 71

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

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

Question 72

A ________ fracture usually occurs in children.

A)transverse
B)spiral
C)colles'
D)greenstick

Question 73

Write the correct abbreviation for long leg cast:

Question 74

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

A)DMARD's
B)COX-2 inhibitors
C)anti-inflammatory agents
D)all of the above

Question 75

Write the correct abbreviation for traction:

Question 76

Write the correct abbreviation for partial weight bearing:

Question 77

Write the correct abbreviation for joint:

Question 78

Write the correct abbreviation for knee jerk:

Question 79

The term used to describe softening of the bones is:

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

Question 80

Write the correct meaning for DJD: