Exam 3: Musculoskeletal System

The bones that are posterior to the frontal bone and superior to the temporal bones are the _____ bones.

What is the correct spelling of the term for the bone of the upper arm?

If a bone does not mend and realign correctly, it is considered a:

What is the term for protrusion of the central part of the disk that lies between the vertebrae, resulting in compression of a nerve root and pain?

Loss of bone mass resulting in the bones being fragile and at risk for fractures is:

What is the correct spelling of a term for surgical puncture to remove fluid from a joint?

The term for increasing the angle of a joint is:

A bone that is partially out of its joint is a:

Overstretching or overuse of a muscle is a:

Extreme posterior curvature of the thoracic area of the spine, commonly known as roundback, is:

The medical term for loss of bone mass is ____________________.

An example of a bone process is a:

The plural of bursa is:

Softening of bone caused by a loss of minerals from the bony matrix as a result of vitamin D deficiency is:

What is the correct spelling of a term for a deformity due to abnormal twisting of the foot?

The medical term for enlargement at the base of the great toe is ____________________.

Abnormal bone growth in a joint is called:

Surgical puncture of a joint is:

The medical term for narrowing of the spinal canal is ____________________.

A malignant tumor of bone is called: