Exam 6: Musculoskeletal System

Replacement of bone marrow by fibrous tissue is called:

The name for a physician who specializes in disorders of the skeletal and muscular systems is:

A collagen disease that was named for the characteristic rash across the nose in some patients is:

A patient is referred to you after sustaining a spinal cord injury at C6, resulting in paralysis of the arms and legs. Which term best matches?

A chronic disease involving the bones and joints is:

A condition in which the whole spine is stiffened is called:

A 76-year-old woman with osteoporosis undergoes a procedure for a vertebral fracture. Which of the following procedures is most associated with this problem?

An 88-year-old woman with severe osteoporosis is likely to display which kind of spinal deformity?

A myocele is a:

A skeletal disorder in adults characterized by a disturbance in bone metabolism and commonly caused by a deficiency of vitamin D is:

An infant is in a motor vehicle accident and fractures the 7th rib on the right side. Which of the following best describes the type of rib fractured in this patient?

_____________ means pertaining to the collarbone.

Inflammation of a joint is:

The puncture of a joint space with a needle, usually done to remove excess fluid, is called:

Rachialgia means :

Lateral curvature of the spine is:

A patient with inflammation of the brain and spinal cord has:

Sacs of fluid located in areas of friction, especially in the joints, are called:

A coworker complains of numbness and tingling in the hands when typing. You suspect carpal tunnel syndrome which affects the _____ nerve.

Articulation is another name for: