Question 1

Write the correct meaning for BMD:

Accepted Answer

bone miner

Question 2

The medical term for knock-knee is:

Accepted Answer

A)  genu valgum. 
B)  genu varum. 
C)  hallux. 
D)  chondral. 
A)  genu valgum. 
B)  genu varum. 
C)  hallux. 
D)  chondral.

Question 3

The bones of the wrist are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  carpals. 
B)  metacarpals. 
C)  tarsals. 
D)  metatarsals. 
A)  carpals. 
B)  metacarpals. 
C)  tarsals. 
D)  metatarsals.

Question 4

Write the correct abbreviation for magnetic resonance imaging:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write the correct abbreviation for magnetic resonance...

Question 5

Achondroplasia is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a surgical puncture into a joint. 
B)  the socket into which the head of the femur fits. 
C)  inflammation of the joints. 
D)  a defect of cartilage formation at the epiphyses of long bones. 
A)  a surgical puncture into a joint. 
B)  the socket into which the head of the femur fits. 
C)  inflammation of the joints. 
D)  a defect of cartilage formation at the epiphyses of long bones.

Question 6

The shaft of a long bone is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The shaft of a long bone is...

Question 7

A compound fracture does not involve a break in the skin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The term used to describe softening of the bones is:

Accepted Answer

A)  osteogenesis. 
B)  osteochondritis. 
C)  osteomyelitis. 
D)  osteomalacia. 
A)  osteogenesis. 
B)  osteochondritis. 
C)  osteomyelitis. 
D)  osteomalacia.

Question 9

Write the correct meaning for DXA:

Accepted Answer

dual-energ

Question 10

Common to every type of joint is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a connection of two or more bones. 
B)  freedom of movement. 
C)  movement in a single direction. 
D)  a synovial membrane. 
A)  a connection of two or more bones. 
B)  freedom of movement. 
C)  movement in a single direction. 
D)  a synovial membrane.

Question 11

In the term meniscus,the root menisc means:

Accepted Answer

A)  formation. 
B)  crescent. 
C)  repair. 
D)  fastened. 
A)  formation. 
B)  crescent. 
C)  repair. 
D)  fastened.

Question 12

A synarthrosis is a type of joint that:

Accepted Answer

A)  permits only slight movement. 
B)  allows movement. 
C)  does not permit movement. 
D)  allows free movement. 
A)  permits only slight movement. 
B)  allows movement. 
C)  does not permit movement. 
D)  allows free movement.

Question 13

Turning the palm upward is:

Accepted Answer

A)  pronation. 
B)  supination. 
C)  dorsiflexion. 
D)  retraction. 
A)  pronation. 
B)  supination. 
C)  dorsiflexion. 
D)  retraction.

Question 14

Which substance/s is/are present in a variety of immunologic diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)  alkaline phosphatase 
B)  C-reactive protein 
C)  antinuclear antibodies 
D)  uric acid 
A)  alkaline phosphatase 
B)  C-reactive protein 
C)  antinuclear antibodies 
D)  uric acid

Question 15

Which substance is increased in gout,arthritis,multiple myeloma,and rheumatism?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium 
B)  phosphorus 
C)  uric acid 
D)  alkaline phosphatase 
A)  calcium 
B)  phosphorus 
C)  uric acid 
D)  alkaline phosphatase

Question 16

An opening in the bone for blood vessels,ligaments,and nerves is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  fissure. 
B)  sinus. 
C)  foramen. 
D)  tubercle. 
A)  fissure. 
B)  sinus. 
C)  foramen. 
D)  tubercle.

Question 17

The skeletal system is composed of ________ bones.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The skeletal system is composed of ________...

Question 18

What is the term for the movement of turning the sole of the foot inward?

Accepted Answer

A)  inversion 
B)  eversion 
C)  rotation 
D)  dorsiflexion 
A)  inversion 
B)  eversion 
C)  rotation 
D)  dorsiflexion

Question 19

The term that means pertaining to rib cartilage is:

Accepted Answer

A)  chondral. 
B)  chondrocostal. 
C)  costal. 
D)  mandibular. 
A)  chondral. 
B)  chondrocostal. 
C)  costal. 
D)  mandibular.

Question 20

Write the correct abbreviation for ligament:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Write the correct abbreviation for ligament:...

Exam 6: Skeletal System

Write the correct meaning for BMD:

The medical term for knock-knee is:

The bones of the wrist are called:

Write the correct abbreviation for magnetic resonance imaging:

Achondroplasia is:

The shaft of a long bone is called the ________.

A compound fracture does not involve a break in the skin.

The term used to describe softening of the bones is:

Write the correct meaning for DXA:

Common to every type of joint is:

In the term meniscus,the root menisc means:

A synarthrosis is a type of joint that:

Turning the palm upward is:

Which substance/s is/are present in a variety of immunologic diseases?

Which substance is increased in gout,arthritis,multiple myeloma,and rheumatism?

An opening in the bone for blood vessels,ligaments,and nerves is called a:

The skeletal system is composed of ________ bones.

What is the term for the movement of turning the sole of the foot inward?

The term that means pertaining to rib cartilage is:

Write the correct abbreviation for ligament:

Introduction to Medical Terminology

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