Question 1

Muscular dystrophy is characterized by gradual

Accepted Answer

A)  infections. 
B)  inflammation. 
C)  tumors. 
D)  weakening of muscle tissue. 
E)  degeneration of joints. 
A)  infections. 
B)  inflammation. 
C)  tumors. 
D)  weakening of muscle tissue. 
E)  degeneration of joints.

Question 2

Malignancies originating from bone, fat, muscle, cartilage, bone marrow, and cells of the lymphatic system are called

Accepted Answer

A)  myomas. 
B)  fibromas. 
C)  sarcomas. 
D)  chondromas. 
E)  myelomas. 
A)  myomas. 
B)  fibromas. 
C)  sarcomas. 
D)  chondromas. 
E)  myelomas.

Question 3

The soft spot between the cranial bones is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  fontanelle. 
B)  sulcus. 
C)  trochanter. 
D)  vomer. 
E)  foramen. 
A)  fontanelle. 
B)  sulcus. 
C)  trochanter. 
D)  vomer. 
E)  foramen.

Question 4

Incision of the skull is called

Accepted Answer

A)  encephalotomy. 
B)  cephalocentesis. 
C)  encephalometer. 
D)  cranioplasty. 
E)  craniotomy. 
A)  encephalotomy. 
B)  cephalocentesis. 
C)  encephalometer. 
D)  cranioplasty. 
E)  craniotomy.

Question 5

Which surgical procedure replaces the femoral head and the acetabulum with a metal ball and stem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acetabulotomy 
B)  Femorolysis 
C)  Total hip replacement 
D)  Arthroplasty 
E)  Osteoplasty 
A)  Acetabulotomy 
B)  Femorolysis 
C)  Total hip replacement 
D)  Arthroplasty 
E)  Osteoplasty

Question 6

Sequestrectomy is an excision of healthy bone tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-ribs

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 8

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-neck; cervix uteri (neck of uterus)

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 9

Surgery to remove a herniated disk is called

Accepted Answer

A)  laminectomy. 
B)  laminostomy. 
C)  myeloplasty. 
D)  open reduction. 
E)  closed reduction. 
A)  laminectomy. 
B)  laminostomy. 
C)  myeloplasty. 
D)  open reduction. 
E)  closed reduction.

Question 10

Removal of the kneecap is called

Accepted Answer

A)  laminectomy. 
B)  patellectomy. 
C)  carpectomy. 
D)  chondrectomy. 
E)  arthrectomy. 
A)  laminectomy. 
B)  patellectomy. 
C)  carpectomy. 
D)  chondrectomy. 
E)  arthrectomy.

Question 11

What is another term for osteitis deformans?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heberden nodes 
B)  Paget disease 
C)  polio 
D)  Pott disease 
E)  osteomyelitis 
A)  Heberden nodes 
B)  Paget disease 
C)  polio 
D)  Pott disease 
E)  osteomyelitis

Question 12

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-humpback

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 13

Match the medical words with their definitions.
-deviation of the spine to the right or left

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 14

Which classification of drugs helps treat acute musculoskeletal conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  DEXA 
B)  LS 
C)  NSAIDs 
D)  MRI 
E)  CTS 
A)  DEXA 
B)  LS 
C)  NSAIDs 
D)  MRI 
E)  CTS

Question 15

An increase in the severity of a disease or its symptoms is called

Accepted Answer

A)  exacerbation. 
B)  sequestrum. 
C)  remission. 
D)  hyperkinesia. 
E)  claudication. 
A)  exacerbation. 
B)  sequestrum. 
C)  remission. 
D)  hyperkinesia. 
E)  claudication.

Question 16

Bone-forming cells are called

Accepted Answer

A)  cancellous. 
B)  periosteum. 
C)  articular cartilage. 
D)  osteoclasts. 
E)  osteoblasts. 
A)  cancellous. 
B)  periosteum. 
C)  articular cartilage. 
D)  osteoclasts. 
E)  osteoblasts.

Question 17

Arthroclasia is a therapeutic procedure that involves placing an ankylosed joint in traction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Muscular dystrophy is characterized by gradual

Malignancies originating from bone, fat, muscle, cartilage, bone marrow, and cells of the lymphatic system are called

The soft spot between the cranial bones is called the

Incision of the skull is called

Which surgical procedure replaces the femoral head and the acetabulum with a metal ball and stem?

Sequestrectomy is an excision of healthy bone tissue.

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -ribs

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -neck; cervix uteri (neck of uterus)

Surgery to remove a herniated disk is called

Removal of the kneecap is called

What is another term for osteitis deformans?

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -humpback

Match the medical words with their definitions. -deviation of the spine to the right or left

Which classification of drugs helps treat acute musculoskeletal conditions?

An increase in the severity of a disease or its symptoms is called

Bone-forming cells are called

Arthroclasia is a therapeutic procedure that involves placing an ankylosed joint in traction.

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Exam 10: Musculoskeletal System

Muscular dystrophy is characterized by gradual

Malignancies originating from bone, fat, muscle, cartilage, bone marrow, and cells of the lymphatic system are called

The soft spot between the cranial bones is called the

Incision of the skull is called

Which surgical procedure replaces the femoral head and the acetabulum with a metal ball and stem?

Sequestrectomy is an excision of healthy bone tissue.

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -ribs

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -neck; cervix uteri (neck of uterus)

Surgery to remove a herniated disk is called

Removal of the kneecap is called

What is another term for osteitis deformans?

Match the combining forms with their meanings. -humpback

Match the medical words with their definitions. -deviation of the spine to the right or left

Which classification of drugs helps treat acute musculoskeletal conditions?

An increase in the severity of a disease or its symptoms is called

Bone-forming cells are called

Arthroclasia is a therapeutic procedure that involves placing an ankylosed joint in traction.

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

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Endocrine System

Nervous System

Special Senses

Filters