Exam 6: The Skeletal and Muscular Systems

This type of fracture is characterized by fragmentation of the bone.

Select the term with the correct spelling.

RA is the abbreviation for ________. (two words)

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -chondr/o

The word that literally means condition of holes in bone is ________.

Which disorder affects the big toe with pain caused by deposits of uric acid crystals?

A patient with paraplegia must exercise his muscles daily to prevent a reduction in muscle size and strength known as:

The lack of movement leads to a reduction in muscle strength due to disuse, a sign of reduced muscle size known as atrophy.

ROM is the abbreviation for ________. (three words)

________ is a disease involving abnormal loss of bone density.

A medical field that emphasizes the relationship between the musculoskeletal system and overall health, with an emphasis on preventative medicine, is:

Select the term with the correct spelling.

Muscle pain is called ________.

Using pins, screws, or plates to stabilize the alignment of broken bone fragments is called:

The condition of a hump on the upper back caused by an exaggerated spinal curve is called ________.

This disease is characterized by an abnormal loss of bone density.

Match the combining form with the correct definition. -myel/o

Which medical term is spelled correctly?

The medical term for an excessive posterior curve of the thoracic spine, forming a hump, is:

Osteomyelitis is a painful bone infection caused by bacteria.