Question 1

A pattern of lytic and sclerotic new bone growth with a flattening of the femoral head associated with periosteal new bone is suggestive of

Accepted Answer

A)  fibrous dysplasia 
B)  ischemic necrosis 
C)  tuberculous arthritis 
D)  achondroplasia 
A)  fibrous dysplasia 
B)  ischemic necrosis 
C)  tuberculous arthritis 
D)  achondroplasia

Question 2

Which type of cell is associated with bone resorption and bone removal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteoclastic. 
B)  Osteolytic. 
C)  Osteoblastic. 
D)  Osteocyte. 
A)  Osteoclastic. 
B)  Osteolytic. 
C)  Osteoblastic. 
D)  Osteocyte.

Question 3

A weblike arrangement of marrow-filled spaces separated by thin bone is

Accepted Answer

A)  compact bone 
B)  dense bone 
C)  cancellous bone 
D)  cortical bone 
A)  compact bone 
B)  dense bone 
C)  cancellous bone 
D)  cortical bone

Question 4

Match the following terms related to bone tumors.
-Multiple myeloma

Accepted Answer

A) Benign projection with a cartilaginous cap 
B) Cartilaginous tumor arising from the medullary canal 
C) Disseminated malignancy of plasma cell 
D) Eccentric lucent lesion in the metaphysis 
E) Most common malignant tumors
F)Most often arise from the outer table of the skull
G)Often contains punctate or amorphous calcifications in its cartilaginous matrix
H)Osteoblasts producing spicules of calcified bone 
A) Benign projection with a cartilaginous cap 
B) Cartilaginous tumor arising from the medullary canal 
C) Disseminated malignancy of plasma cell 
D) Eccentric lucent lesion in the metaphysis 
E) Most common malignant tumors
F)Most often arise from the outer table of the skull
G)Often contains punctate or amorphous calcifications in its cartilaginous matrix
H)Osteoblasts producing spicules of calcified bone

Question 5

Match the following terms related to bone physiology.
-Trabeculae

Accepted Answer

A) Bone destruction throughout life 
B) Bone matrix consists of complex structural units,"haversian systems" 
C) Cell that removes bone 
D) Flat bone growth by addition of osseous tissue on the outer surface 
E) Marrow is lined by an inner membrane
F)Secondary growth center at the end of the shaft
G)Thin processes of bone that are part of the cancellous bone
H)Tubelike structure within the shaft
I)Weblike arrangement of marrow-filled spaces
J)Where the shaft flares meeting the growth plate 
A) Bone destruction throughout life 
B) Bone matrix consists of complex structural units,"haversian systems" 
C) Cell that removes bone 
D) Flat bone growth by addition of osseous tissue on the outer surface 
E) Marrow is lined by an inner membrane
F)Secondary growth center at the end of the shaft
G)Thin processes of bone that are part of the cancellous bone
H)Tubelike structure within the shaft
I)Weblike arrangement of marrow-filled spaces
J)Where the shaft flares meeting the growth plate

Question 6

Growth of outer bone diameter is dependent upon

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoclasts 
B)  osteomas 
C)  osteocytes 
D)  osteoblasts 
A)  osteoclasts 
B)  osteomas 
C)  osteocytes 
D)  osteoblasts

Question 7

Match the following terms related to bone tumors.
-Osteoma

Accepted Answer

A) Benign projection with a cartilaginous cap 
B) Cartilaginous tumor arising from the medullary canal 
C) Disseminated malignancy of plasma cell 
D) Eccentric lucent lesion in the metaphysis 
E) Most common malignant tumors
F)Most often arise from the outer table of the skull
G)Often contains punctate or amorphous calcifications in its cartilaginous matrix
H)Osteoblasts producing spicules of calcified bone 
A) Benign projection with a cartilaginous cap 
B) Cartilaginous tumor arising from the medullary canal 
C) Disseminated malignancy of plasma cell 
D) Eccentric lucent lesion in the metaphysis 
E) Most common malignant tumors
F)Most often arise from the outer table of the skull
G)Often contains punctate or amorphous calcifications in its cartilaginous matrix
H)Osteoblasts producing spicules of calcified bone

Question 8

To best demonstrate early changes in osteomyelitis,the modality of choice is

Accepted Answer

A)  x-ray 
B)  MRI 
C)  CT 
D)  nuclear medicine 
A)  x-ray 
B)  MRI 
C)  CT 
D)  nuclear medicine

Question 9

A fracture of the arch of C2 anterior to the inferior facet usually associated with anterior subluxation of C2 and C3 is known as a

Accepted Answer

A)  clay shoveler's fracture 
B)  seat belt fracture 
C)  Jefferson's fracture 
D)  Hangman's fracture 
A)  clay shoveler's fracture 
B)  seat belt fracture 
C)  Jefferson's fracture 
D)  Hangman's fracture

Question 10

For detecting asymptomatic bone metastases,the modality of choice is

Accepted Answer

A)  radiographic skeletal survey 
B)  DEXA scan 
C)  CT bone survey 
D)  radionuclide bone scan 
A)  radiographic skeletal survey 
B)  DEXA scan 
C)  CT bone survey 
D)  radionuclide bone scan

Question 11

Match the following terms related to bone tumors.
-Giant cell tumor

Accepted Answer

A) Benign projection with a cartilaginous cap 
B) Cartilaginous tumor arising from the medullary canal 
C) Disseminated malignancy of plasma cell 
D) Eccentric lucent lesion in the metaphysis 
E) Most common malignant tumors
F)Most often arise from the outer table of the skull
G)Often contains punctate or amorphous calcifications in its cartilaginous matrix
H)Osteoblasts producing spicules of calcified bone 
A) Benign projection with a cartilaginous cap 
B) Cartilaginous tumor arising from the medullary canal 
C) Disseminated malignancy of plasma cell 
D) Eccentric lucent lesion in the metaphysis 
E) Most common malignant tumors
F)Most often arise from the outer table of the skull
G)Often contains punctate or amorphous calcifications in its cartilaginous matrix
H)Osteoblasts producing spicules of calcified bone

Question 12

Bone that develops within the connective tissue is called

Accepted Answer

A)  ossification 
B)  appositional growth 
C)  intramembranous ossification 
D)  epiphyseal growth 
A)  ossification 
B)  appositional growth 
C)  intramembranous ossification 
D)  epiphyseal growth

Question 13

For brittle bone disease,the radiographer should

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the exposure factors 
B)  decrease the exposure factors 
C)  change to high-speed screens 
D)  make no change in factors 
A)  increase the exposure factors 
B)  decrease the exposure factors 
C)  change to high-speed screens 
D)  make no change in factors

Question 14

Match the following terms related to bone physiology.
-Metaphysis

Accepted Answer

A) Bone destruction throughout life 
B) Bone matrix consists of complex structural units,"haversian systems" 
C) Cell that removes bone 
D) Flat bone growth by addition of osseous tissue on the outer surface 
E) Marrow is lined by an inner membrane
F)Secondary growth center at the end of the shaft
G)Thin processes of bone that are part of the cancellous bone
H)Tubelike structure within the shaft
I)Weblike arrangement of marrow-filled spaces
J)Where the shaft flares meeting the growth plate 
A) Bone destruction throughout life 
B) Bone matrix consists of complex structural units,"haversian systems" 
C) Cell that removes bone 
D) Flat bone growth by addition of osseous tissue on the outer surface 
E) Marrow is lined by an inner membrane
F)Secondary growth center at the end of the shaft
G)Thin processes of bone that are part of the cancellous bone
H)Tubelike structure within the shaft
I)Weblike arrangement of marrow-filled spaces
J)Where the shaft flares meeting the growth plate

Question 15

Primary malignant tumors arising from the bone marrow of long bones in children and young adults usually causing localized pain are indicative of

Accepted Answer

A)  chondrosarcoma 
B)  osteogenic sarcoma 
C)  Ewing's sarcoma 
D)  fibrosarcoma 
A)  chondrosarcoma 
B)  osteogenic sarcoma 
C)  Ewing's sarcoma 
D)  fibrosarcoma

Question 16

Malignant bone lesions cause soft-tissue swelling and

Accepted Answer

A)  cortical bone erosion causing a poorly defined margin 
B)  bone expansion with an intact cortex 
C)  are cystlike structures 
D)  encapsulate filling with fluid 
A)  cortical bone erosion causing a poorly defined margin 
B)  bone expansion with an intact cortex 
C)  are cystlike structures 
D)  encapsulate filling with fluid

Question 17

Match the following terms related to bone disease processes.
-Rheumatoid arthritis

Accepted Answer

A) Demarcated radiolucency representing the destructive phase of this disease process 
B) Hip dislocation superiorly and posteriorly 
C) Long bones appear short and thick with a widened metaphysis 
D) Loss of blood supply 
E) Occurs primarily in the first metatarsophalangeal joint
F)Skin changes caused by psoriasis exist
G)Symmetric joint involvement,chronic systemic disease 
A) Demarcated radiolucency representing the destructive phase of this disease process 
B) Hip dislocation superiorly and posteriorly 
C) Long bones appear short and thick with a widened metaphysis 
D) Loss of blood supply 
E) Occurs primarily in the first metatarsophalangeal joint
F)Skin changes caused by psoriasis exist
G)Symmetric joint involvement,chronic systemic disease

Question 18

Match the following terms related to bone disease processes.
-Gout

Accepted Answer

A) Demarcated radiolucency representing the destructive phase of this disease process 
B) Hip dislocation superiorly and posteriorly 
C) Long bones appear short and thick with a widened metaphysis 
D) Loss of blood supply 
E) Occurs primarily in the first metatarsophalangeal joint
F)Skin changes caused by psoriasis exist
G)Symmetric joint involvement,chronic systemic disease 
A) Demarcated radiolucency representing the destructive phase of this disease process 
B) Hip dislocation superiorly and posteriorly 
C) Long bones appear short and thick with a widened metaphysis 
D) Loss of blood supply 
E) Occurs primarily in the first metatarsophalangeal joint
F)Skin changes caused by psoriasis exist
G)Symmetric joint involvement,chronic systemic disease

Question 19

A fracture resulting from a weakness in the bone caused by a tumor or infection is known as what type of fracture?

Accepted Answer

A)  Greenstick. 
B)  Stress. 
C)  Fatigue. 
D)  Pathologic. 
A)  Greenstick. 
B)  Stress. 
C)  Fatigue. 
D)  Pathologic.

Question 20

Match the following terms related to bone physiology.
-Endosteum

Accepted Answer

A) Bone destruction throughout life 
B) Bone matrix consists of complex structural units,"haversian systems" 
C) Cell that removes bone 
D) Flat bone growth by addition of osseous tissue on the outer surface 
E) Marrow is lined by an inner membrane
F)Secondary growth center at the end of the shaft
G)Thin processes of bone that are part of the cancellous bone
H)Tubelike structure within the shaft
I)Weblike arrangement of marrow-filled spaces
J)Where the shaft flares meeting the growth plate 
A) Bone destruction throughout life 
B) Bone matrix consists of complex structural units,"haversian systems" 
C) Cell that removes bone 
D) Flat bone growth by addition of osseous tissue on the outer surface 
E) Marrow is lined by an inner membrane
F)Secondary growth center at the end of the shaft
G)Thin processes of bone that are part of the cancellous bone
H)Tubelike structure within the shaft
I)Weblike arrangement of marrow-filled spaces
J)Where the shaft flares meeting the growth plate

A pattern of lytic and sclerotic new bone growth with a flattening of the femoral head associated with periosteal new bone is suggestive of

Which type of cell is associated with bone resorption and bone removal?

A weblike arrangement of marrow-filled spaces separated by thin bone is

Match the following terms related to bone tumors. -Multiple myeloma

Match the following terms related to bone physiology. -Trabeculae

Growth of outer bone diameter is dependent upon

Match the following terms related to bone tumors. -Osteoma

To best demonstrate early changes in osteomyelitis,the modality of choice is

A fracture of the arch of C2 anterior to the inferior facet usually associated with anterior subluxation of C2 and C3 is known as a

For detecting asymptomatic bone metastases,the modality of choice is

Match the following terms related to bone tumors. -Giant cell tumor

Bone that develops within the connective tissue is called

For brittle bone disease,the radiographer should

Match the following terms related to bone physiology. -Metaphysis

Primary malignant tumors arising from the bone marrow of long bones in children and young adults usually causing localized pain are indicative of

Malignant bone lesions cause soft-tissue swelling and

Match the following terms related to bone disease processes. -Rheumatoid arthritis

Match the following terms related to bone disease processes. -Gout

A fracture resulting from a weakness in the bone caused by a tumor or infection is known as what type of fracture?

Match the following terms related to bone physiology. -Endosteum

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A pattern of lytic and sclerotic new bone growth with a flattening of the femoral head associated with periosteal new bone is suggestive of

Which type of cell is associated with bone resorption and bone removal?

A weblike arrangement of marrow-filled spaces separated by thin bone is

Match the following terms related to bone tumors. -Multiple myeloma

Match the following terms related to bone physiology. -Trabeculae

Growth of outer bone diameter is dependent upon

Match the following terms related to bone tumors. -Osteoma

To best demonstrate early changes in osteomyelitis,the modality of choice is

A fracture of the arch of C2 anterior to the inferior facet usually associated with anterior subluxation of C2 and C3 is known as a

For detecting asymptomatic bone metastases,the modality of choice is

Match the following terms related to bone tumors. -Giant cell tumor

Bone that develops within the connective tissue is called

For brittle bone disease,the radiographer should

Match the following terms related to bone physiology. -Metaphysis

Primary malignant tumors arising from the bone marrow of long bones in children and young adults usually causing localized pain are indicative of

Malignant bone lesions cause soft-tissue swelling and

Match the following terms related to bone disease processes. -Rheumatoid arthritis

Match the following terms related to bone disease processes. -Gout

A fracture resulting from a weakness in the bone caused by a tumor or infection is known as what type of fracture?

Match the following terms related to bone physiology. -Endosteum

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Urinary System

Cardiovascular System

Nervous System

Hematopoietic System

Endocrine System

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