Question 1

The medical term for pertaining to the heel bone is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Synarthrosis is a type of joint that:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

The location of longitudinal bone growth in children is the:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The medical term for a fingerprint is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The process of bending a limb is called:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Explain the differences between a male pelvis and a female pelvis.

Accepted Answer

The male pelvis is shaped like a funnel,

Question 7

The term for rib cartilage is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

In the term arthroscope,the suffix -scope means :

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

The solid matter in bone is a calcified,rigid substance known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The solid matter in bone is a...

Question 10

The solid matter in bone is known as:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

A slitlike opening between two bones is called a/an ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A slitlike opening between two bones is...

Question 12

Write the correct abbreviation for traction:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write the correct abbreviation for traction:...

Question 13

A condition of stiffening of a joint is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

The term used to describe a lack of bone tissue is osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An example of an amphiarthrosis joint is a:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

In the term rheumatoid,the root rheumat means :

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Write the correct abbreviation for joint:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write the correct abbreviation for joint:...

Question 19

An arthrocentesis is a surgical puncture of a joint for removal of fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Write the correct meaning for CDH:

Accepted Answer

congenital

Exam 6: Skeletal System

The medical term for pertaining to the heel bone is:

Synarthrosis is a type of joint that:

The location of longitudinal bone growth in children is the:

The medical term for a fingerprint is:

The process of bending a limb is called:

Explain the differences between a male pelvis and a female pelvis.

The term for rib cartilage is:

In the term arthroscope,the suffix -scope means :

The solid matter in bone is a calcified,rigid substance known as ________.

The solid matter in bone is known as:

A slitlike opening between two bones is called a/an ________.

Write the correct abbreviation for traction:

A condition of stiffening of a joint is:

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

The term used to describe a lack of bone tissue is osteoporosis.

An example of an amphiarthrosis joint is a:

In the term rheumatoid,the root rheumat means :

Write the correct abbreviation for joint:

An arthrocentesis is a surgical puncture of a joint for removal of fluid.

Write the correct meaning for CDH:

Introduction to Medical Terminology

Suffixes

Prefixes

Organization of the Body

Integumentary System

Muscular System

Digestive System

Cardiovascular System

Blood and Lymphatic System

Respiratory System

Urinary System

Endocrine System

Nervous System

Special Senses: the Ear

Special Senses: the Eye

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Oncology

Radiology and Nuclear Medicine

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