Ch 3_Skeletal System_Review

Front

Osteorrhaphy means to treat osteoporosis-related compression fractures.

TRUE or FALSE ?

Back

false: percutaneous vertebroplasty

Front

Osteoclasis means the surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity.

TRUE or FALSE ?

Back

true

Front

A bone fracture associated with chronic, excessive impact is a spiral fracture.

TRUE or FALSE ?

Back

false: stress fracture

Front

Spondylolisthesis is a degenerative disorder that can cause the loss of normal spinal structure and function.

TRUE or FALSE ?

Back

false: spondylosis

Front

Arthrodesis means the surgical fusion of two bones to stiffen a joint.

TRUE or FALSE ?

Back

true

Front

Traction means an attempt to return the affected bone to its normal alignment by manually applied forces.

TRUE or FALSE ?

Back

false: closed reduction

Front

Costochondritis means an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum.

TRUE or FALSE ?

Back

true

Front

The surgical removal of a spinal lamina is known as synovectomy.

TRUE or FALSE ?

Back

false: laminectomy

Front

Lumbago is a condition known as low back pain in the lumbar region.

TRUE or FALSE ?

Back

true

Front

A fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed is known as a spiral.

TRUE or FALSE ?

Back

false: comminuted