Skeletal System - Med Term

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers to the inflammation of the bone and joints?

• Osteoporosis

• Osteoarthritis

• Scoliosis

• Osteomalacia

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a bone marrow aspiration?

• To remove a damaged joint

• To treat bone fractures

• To withdraw tissue from the bone marrow for diagnostic purposes

• To measure bone density

Multiple Choice

Which type of fracture occurs when the bone is splintered or crushed into small pieces?

• Greenstick

• Closed

• Open

• Comminuted

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The term "oste/o" means

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Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) is commonly known as