Question 1

Arthrotomy is an incision that punctures a joint to remove accumulated fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The CF orth/o means

Accepted Answer

A)  orthopedics. 
B)  straight. 
C)  child. 
D)  foot. 
E)  bent. 
A)  orthopedics. 
B)  straight. 
C)  child. 
D)  foot. 
E)  bent. B

Question 3

Build a word that means inflammation of the phalanges (bones of fingers and toes):

Accepted Answer

phalangitis

Question 4

Match the medical words with their definitions.
-perceived sensation, following amputation, that the limb still exists

Accepted Answer

A) ankylosis 
B) chondrosarcoma 
C) claudication 
D) comminuted 
E) Ewing sarcoma
F)ganglion cyst
G)gout
H)greenstick fracture
I)Heberden nodes
J)hemarthrosis
K)hypotonia
L)kyphosis
M)muscular dystrophy
N)myasthenia gravis
O)necrosis
P)osteoporosis
Q)phantom limb
R)prosthesis
S)rickets
T)scoliosis
U)sequestrectomy
V)sequestrum
W)spondylolisthesis
X)spondylosis
Y)subluxation
Z)talipes 
A) ankylosis 
B) chondrosarcoma 
C) claudication 
D) comminuted 
E) Ewing sarcoma
F)ganglion cyst
G)gout
H)greenstick fracture
I)Heberden nodes
J)hemarthrosis
K)hypotonia
L)kyphosis
M)muscular dystrophy
N)myasthenia gravis
O)necrosis
P)osteoporosis
Q)phantom limb
R)prosthesis
S)rickets
T)scoliosis
U)sequestrectomy
V)sequestrum
W)spondylolisthesis
X)spondylosis
Y)subluxation
Z)talipes

Question 5

Match the medical words with their definitions.
-type of fracture that has splintered into pieces

Accepted Answer

A) ankylosis 
B) chondrosarcoma 
C) claudication 
D) comminuted 
E) Ewing sarcoma
F)ganglion cyst
G)gout
H)greenstick fracture
I)Heberden nodes
J)hemarthrosis
K)hypotonia
L)kyphosis
M)muscular dystrophy
N)myasthenia gravis
O)necrosis
P)osteoporosis
Q)phantom limb
R)prosthesis
S)rickets
T)scoliosis
U)sequestrectomy
V)sequestrum
W)spondylolisthesis
X)spondylosis
Y)subluxation
Z)talipes 
A) ankylosis 
B) chondrosarcoma 
C) claudication 
D) comminuted 
E) Ewing sarcoma
F)ganglion cyst
G)gout
H)greenstick fracture
I)Heberden nodes
J)hemarthrosis
K)hypotonia
L)kyphosis
M)muscular dystrophy
N)myasthenia gravis
O)necrosis
P)osteoporosis
Q)phantom limb
R)prosthesis
S)rickets
T)scoliosis
U)sequestrectomy
V)sequestrum
W)spondylolisthesis
X)spondylosis
Y)subluxation
Z)talipes

Question 6

A tumor of the tendon sheath or joint capsule, commonly found in the wrist, is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoma. 
B)  chondroma. 
C)  osteocarcinoma. 
D)  ganglion cyst. 
E)  osteochondroma. 
A)  osteoma. 
B)  chondroma. 
C)  osteocarcinoma. 
D)  ganglion cyst. 
E)  osteochondroma.

Question 7

The CF scoli/o means

Accepted Answer

A)  scoliosis. 
B)  ischium. 
C)  humpback. 
D)  crooked, bent. 
E)  straight. 
A)  scoliosis. 
B)  ischium. 
C)  humpback. 
D)  crooked, bent. 
E)  straight.

Question 8

A metabolic bone disorder, particularly common in postmenopausal women, is called

Accepted Answer

A)  scoliosis. 
B)  osteoporosis. 
C)  lordosis. 
D)  kyphosis. 
E)  osteitis deformans. 
A)  scoliosis. 
B)  osteoporosis. 
C)  lordosis. 
D)  kyphosis. 
E)  osteitis deformans.

Question 9

The internal organs of the thoracic cavity are protected by the

Accepted Answer

A)  occipital bones. 
B)  cranial bones. 
C)  cervical bones. 
D)  rib cage. 
E)  pelvic girdle. 
A)  occipital bones. 
B)  cranial bones. 
C)  cervical bones. 
D)  rib cage. 
E)  pelvic girdle.

Question 10

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-rod-shaped (striated) muscle

Accepted Answer

A) ankyl/o 
B) arthr/o 
C) brachi/o 
D) carp/o 
E) cephal/o
F)cervic/o
G)chondr/o
H)clavicul/o
I)cost/o
J)crani/o
K)dactyl/o
L)kyph/o
M)lamin/o
N)leiomy/o
O)metacarp/o
P)my/o
Q)myel/o
R)orth/o
S)oste/o
T)patell/o
U)pod/o
V)rhabd/o
W)rhabdomy/o
X)scoli/o
Y)stern/o
Z)thorac/o 
A) ankyl/o 
B) arthr/o 
C) brachi/o 
D) carp/o 
E) cephal/o
F)cervic/o
G)chondr/o
H)clavicul/o
I)cost/o
J)crani/o
K)dactyl/o
L)kyph/o
M)lamin/o
N)leiomy/o
O)metacarp/o
P)my/o
Q)myel/o
R)orth/o
S)oste/o
T)patell/o
U)pod/o
V)rhabd/o
W)rhabdomy/o
X)scoli/o
Y)stern/o
Z)thorac/o

Question 11

Match the medical words with their definitions.
-incomplete or partial dislocation

Accepted Answer

A) ankylosis 
B) chondrosarcoma 
C) claudication 
D) comminuted 
E) Ewing sarcoma
F)ganglion cyst
G)gout
H)greenstick fracture
I)Heberden nodes
J)hemarthrosis
K)hypotonia
L)kyphosis
M)muscular dystrophy
N)myasthenia gravis
O)necrosis
P)osteoporosis
Q)phantom limb
R)prosthesis
S)rickets
T)scoliosis
U)sequestrectomy
V)sequestrum
W)spondylolisthesis
X)spondylosis
Y)subluxation
Z)talipes 
A) ankylosis 
B) chondrosarcoma 
C) claudication 
D) comminuted 
E) Ewing sarcoma
F)ganglion cyst
G)gout
H)greenstick fracture
I)Heberden nodes
J)hemarthrosis
K)hypotonia
L)kyphosis
M)muscular dystrophy
N)myasthenia gravis
O)necrosis
P)osteoporosis
Q)phantom limb
R)prosthesis
S)rickets
T)scoliosis
U)sequestrectomy
V)sequestrum
W)spondylolisthesis
X)spondylosis
Y)subluxation
Z)talipes

Question 12

A large, rounded process on a bone is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  sulcus. 
B)  fossa. 
C)  condyle. 
D)  tuberosity. 
E)  articulation. 
A)  sulcus. 
B)  fossa. 
C)  condyle. 
D)  tuberosity. 
E)  articulation.

Question 13

CTS is the abbreviation that refers to a painful condition resulting from compression of the median nerve within the wrist canal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Inflammation of the vertebrae is called

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoporosis. 
B)  spondylitis. 
C)  spina bifida. 
D)  ankylosis. 
E)  meningitis. 
A)  osteoporosis. 
B)  spondylitis. 
C)  spina bifida. 
D)  ankylosis. 
E)  meningitis.

Question 15

Arthroscopy involves introduction of instruments into the joint space through a small incision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-head

Accepted Answer

A) ankyl/o 
B) arthr/o 
C) brachi/o 
D) carp/o 
E) cephal/o
F)cervic/o
G)chondr/o
H)clavicul/o
I)cost/o
J)crani/o
K)dactyl/o
L)kyph/o
M)lamin/o
N)leiomy/o
O)metacarp/o
P)my/o
Q)myel/o
R)orth/o
S)oste/o
T)patell/o
U)pod/o
V)rhabd/o
W)rhabdomy/o
X)scoli/o
Y)stern/o
Z)thorac/o 
A) ankyl/o 
B) arthr/o 
C) brachi/o 
D) carp/o 
E) cephal/o
F)cervic/o
G)chondr/o
H)clavicul/o
I)cost/o
J)crani/o
K)dactyl/o
L)kyph/o
M)lamin/o
N)leiomy/o
O)metacarp/o
P)my/o
Q)myel/o
R)orth/o
S)oste/o
T)patell/o
U)pod/o
V)rhabd/o
W)rhabdomy/o
X)scoli/o
Y)stern/o
Z)thorac/o

Question 17

What is the combining form (CF) for heel bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  calcane/o 
B)  acromi/o 
C)  tars/o 
D)  calc/o 
E)  carp/o 
A)  calcane/o 
B)  acromi/o 
C)  tars/o 
D)  calc/o 
E)  carp/o

Question 18

What is the surgical procedure to relieve symptoms of a ruptured disc?

Accepted Answer

A)  Open reduction 
B)  Sequestrectomy 
C)  Synovectomy 
D)  Laminectomy 
E)  Bursectomy 
A)  Open reduction 
B)  Sequestrectomy 
C)  Synovectomy 
D)  Laminectomy 
E)  Bursectomy

Question 19

Stiffening and immobility of a joint is called

Accepted Answer

A)  arthrolysis. 
B)  arthroclasia. 
C)  ankylosis. 
D)  arthrodysplasia. 
E)  necrosis. 
A)  arthrolysis. 
B)  arthroclasia. 
C)  ankylosis. 
D)  arthrodysplasia. 
E)  necrosis.

Question 20

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-fingers, toes

Accepted Answer

A) ankyl/o 
B) arthr/o 
C) brachi/o 
D) carp/o 
E) cephal/o
F)cervic/o
G)chondr/o
H)clavicul/o
I)cost/o
J)crani/o
K)dactyl/o
L)kyph/o
M)lamin/o
N)leiomy/o
O)metacarp/o
P)my/o
Q)myel/o
R)orth/o
S)oste/o
T)patell/o
U)pod/o
V)rhabd/o
W)rhabdomy/o
X)scoli/o
Y)stern/o
Z)thorac/o 
A) ankyl/o 
B) arthr/o 
C) brachi/o 
D) carp/o 
E) cephal/o
F)cervic/o
G)chondr/o
H)clavicul/o
I)cost/o
J)crani/o
K)dactyl/o
L)kyph/o
M)lamin/o
N)leiomy/o
O)metacarp/o
P)my/o
Q)myel/o
R)orth/o
S)oste/o
T)patell/o
U)pod/o
V)rhabd/o
W)rhabdomy/o
X)scoli/o
Y)stern/o
Z)thorac/o

Arthrotomy is an incision that punctures a joint to remove accumulated fluid.

The CF orth/o means

Build a word that means inflammation of the phalanges (bones of fingers and toes):

Match the medical words with their definitions. -perceived sensation, following amputation, that the limb still exists

Match the medical words with their definitions. -type of fracture that has splintered into pieces

A tumor of the tendon sheath or joint capsule, commonly found in the wrist, is called a(n)

The CF scoli/o means

A metabolic bone disorder, particularly common in postmenopausal women, is called

The internal organs of the thoracic cavity are protected by the

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -rod-shaped (striated) muscle

Match the medical words with their definitions. -incomplete or partial dislocation

A large, rounded process on a bone is called a(n)

CTS is the abbreviation that refers to a painful condition resulting from compression of the median nerve within the wrist canal.

Inflammation of the vertebrae is called

Arthroscopy involves introduction of instruments into the joint space through a small incision.

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -head

What is the combining form (CF) for heel bone?

What is the surgical procedure to relieve symptoms of a ruptured disc?

Stiffening and immobility of a joint is called

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -fingers, toes

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Exam 10: Musculoskeletal System

Arthrotomy is an incision that punctures a joint to remove accumulated fluid.

The CF orth/o means

Build a word that means inflammation of the phalanges (bones of fingers and toes):

Match the medical words with their definitions. -perceived sensation, following amputation, that the limb still exists

Match the medical words with their definitions. -type of fracture that has splintered into pieces

A tumor of the tendon sheath or joint capsule, commonly found in the wrist, is called a(n)

The CF scoli/o means

A metabolic bone disorder, particularly common in postmenopausal women, is called

The internal organs of the thoracic cavity are protected by the

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -rod-shaped (striated) muscle

Match the medical words with their definitions. -incomplete or partial dislocation

A large, rounded process on a bone is called a(n)

CTS is the abbreviation that refers to a painful condition resulting from compression of the median nerve within the wrist canal.

Inflammation of the vertebrae is called

Arthroscopy involves introduction of instruments into the joint space through a small incision.

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -head

What is the combining form (CF) for heel bone?

What is the surgical procedure to relieve symptoms of a ruptured disc?

Stiffening and immobility of a joint is called

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -fingers, toes

Basic Elements of a Medical Word

Suffixes

Prefixes

Body Structure

Integumentary System

Digestive System

Respiratory System

Cardiovascular System

Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems

Urinary System

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Male Reproductive System

Endocrine System

Nervous System

Special Senses

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