Exam 3: Musculoskeletal System

The medical term for stiffening of the vertebral joints is ____________________.

An artificial body part constructed to replace missing limbs, eyes, or other body parts is a(n):

Removal of one of the bony arches of one or more vertebrae to relieve compression of the spinal cord is:

An abnormal bony growth is called a(n):

Fractures that result from an underlying disease are called spontaneous or ____ fractures.

The sternocleidomastoid muscle attaches to the sternum, ____, and the mastoid process.

The medical term for the muscle disorder characterized by musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and sleep disorders is ____________________.

The medical term for swayback is ____________________.

The patient was brought to the emergency department with a fracture of his sternum in which the xiphoid process pierced his right lung. He had a ____ fracture.

The raised or projected areas of bones are called depressions.

The superior and widest bone of the pelvis is the:

The formation of blood is termed hematopoiesis.

What is the correct spelling of the term for a piece of dead bone?

The medical term for compression of the median nerve of the wrist, leading to dysfunction, is ____________________.

Softening of the cartilage of the ribs is called:

The medical term for webbed fingers or toes is ____________________.

An opening or hole in bone is called a fissure.

What is the correct spelling for the type of arthritis believed to be an autoimmune disorder?

The medical term for clubfoot is ____________________.

The areas where bone growth normally occurs are the: