Exam 6: Skeletal System

Write the correct abbreviation for calcium:

The end of a developing bone is known as the ________.

The term used to describe softening of the bones is:

In the term cartilage,the root cartil means :

An opening in the bone for blood vessels,ligaments,and nerves is known as a/an ________.

Write the correct abbreviation for rheumatoid arthritis:

Name the three abnormal curvatures of the spine.Give a description of each abnormal curvature.

A bony projection below the neck of the femur is known as a/an ________.

Write the correct abbreviation for temporomandibular joint:

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

Write the correct meaning for PEMFs:

Write the correct abbreviation for thoracic vertebra,first:

The process of moving a body part backward is protraction.

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

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

Write the correct meaning for DJD:

Turning the palm upward is:

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

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

In the term phosphorus,the root phos means :