Question 1

If a bone does not mend and realign correctly, it is considered a:

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A)   malunion.
B)   reduction.
C)   débridement.
D)   sequestrum.

Question 2

Softening of bone caused by a loss of minerals from the bony matrix as a result of vitamin D deficiency is:

Accepted Answer

A)   osteomyelitis.
B)   osteoporosis.
C)   osteoarthritis.
D)   osteomalacia.

Question 3

The bones that are posterior to the frontal bone and superior to the temporal bones are the _____ bones.

Accepted Answer

A)   vomer
B)   occipital
C)   ethmoid
D)   parietal

Question 4

Loss of bone mass resulting in the bones being fragile and at risk for fractures is:

Accepted Answer

A)   osteomalacia.
B)   osteomyelitis.
C)   osteoporosis.
D)   osteoarthritis.

Question 5

An example of a bone process is a:

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A)   sinus.
B)   tuberosity.
C)   sulcus.
D)   foramen.

Question 6

A bone that is partially out of its joint is a:

Accepted Answer

A)   sprain.
B)   strain.
C)   dislocation.
D)   subluxation.

Question 7

The term for increasing the angle of a joint is:

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

Question 8

Surgical puncture of a joint is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Extreme posterior curvature of the thoracic area of the spine, commonly known as roundback, is:

Accepted Answer

A)   kyphosis.
B)   lordosis.
C)   scoliosis.
D)   spinal stenosis.

Question 10

Abnormal bone growth in a joint is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   lumbago.
B)   osteophytosis.
C)   clavus.
D)   subluxation.

Question 11

What is the correct spelling of the term for the bone of the upper arm?

Accepted Answer

A)   humorus
B)   humerous
C)   humerus
D)   heumorus

Question 12

The medical term for narrowing of the spinal canal is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medical term for narrowing of the...

Question 13

What is the term for protrusion of the central part of the disk that lies between the vertebrae, resulting in compression of a nerve root and pain?

Accepted Answer

A)   scoliosis.
B)   spondylolisthesis.
C)   a herniated intervertebral disk.
D)   spinal stenosis.

Question 14

What is the correct spelling of a term for surgical puncture to remove fluid from a joint?

Accepted Answer

A)   arthrocentesis
B)   arthocentesis
C)   arthocentises
D)   arthrocentosis

Question 15

A malignant tumor of bone is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   osteosarcoma.
B)   chondrosarcoma.
C)   rhabdomyosarcoma
D)   leiomyosarcoma

Question 16

What is the correct spelling of a term for a deformity due to abnormal twisting of the foot?

Accepted Answer

A)   talipies
B)   talipes
C)   talepis
D)   tallipies

Question 17

Overstretching or overuse of a muscle is a:

Accepted Answer

A)   dislocation.
B)   subluxation.
C)   sprain.
D)   strain.

Question 18

The medical term for loss of bone mass is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medical term for loss of bone...

Question 19

The plural of bursa is:

Accepted Answer

A)   bursi.
B)   bursum.
C)   burses.
D)   bursae.

Question 20

The medical term for enlargement at the base of the great toe is ____________________.

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The answer of The medical term for enlargement at the...

Exam 3: Musculoskeletal System

The plural of bursa is:

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The medical term for enlargement at the base of the great toe is ____________________.

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The medical term for loss of bone mass is ____________________.

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A malignant tumor of bone is called:

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Softening of bone caused by a loss of minerals from the bony matrix as a result of vitamin D deficiency is:

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The medical term for narrowing of the spinal canal is ____________________.

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Loss of bone mass resulting in the bones being fragile and at risk for fractures is:

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Surgical puncture of a joint is:

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Extreme posterior curvature of the thoracic area of the spine, commonly known as roundback, is:

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Overstretching or overuse of a muscle is a:

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An example of a bone process is a:

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The bones that are posterior to the frontal bone and superior to the temporal bones are the _____ bones.

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What is the correct spelling of a term for a deformity due to abnormal twisting of the foot?

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The term for increasing the angle of a joint is:

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What is the correct spelling of the term for the bone of the upper arm?

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What is the term for protrusion of the central part of the disk that lies between the vertebrae, resulting in compression of a nerve root and pain?

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Abnormal bone growth in a joint is called:

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If a bone does not mend and realign correctly, it is considered a:

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A bone that is partially out of its joint is a:

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What is the correct spelling of a term for surgical puncture to remove fluid from a joint?

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