Ch 4 Skeletal Terminology (all)

Front

What is the surgical removal of a bursa called?

Back

Bursectomy

Front

What is the procedure called for the removal of the bursae at the joint of the big toe?

Back

Bunionectomy

Front

What type of malignant growth is found in the shaft of long bones and spreads through the periosteum?

Back

Ewing's sarcoma

Front

What is the procedure to stabilize a joint by fusing the bones together?

Back

Arthrodesis

Front

What is the most common type of bone cancer that usually begins in osteocytes found in the ends of long bones?

Back

Osteogenic sarcoma

Front

What is the term for the fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between tissues in joints?

Back

Bursa

Front

What is the medical term for a tumor that originates from bone tissue?

Back

Osteosarcoma

Front

What is the primary function of the periosteum?

Back

To provide a protective layer and serve as an attachment point for muscles and tendons.

Front

What is the difference between a benign and malignant tumor?

Back

Benign tumors are non-cancerous and do not spread, while malignant tumors are cancerous and can invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body.

Front

What is the role of osteocytes in bone tissue?

Back

Osteocytes maintain bone tissue and communicate with other bone cells to regulate bone remodeling.