Bone Pathology

Which type of fracture is one that the bone is broken but no external wound exists?

• simple

• compound

• impacted

• comminuted

Which fracture is most likely seen in children?

• Greenstick

• Colles

• impacted

• simple

Which is a fracture of the wrist?

• Greenstick

• Colles

• pathological

• hairline

Which fracture would most likely happen due to a disease process?

• comminuted

• complicated

• spontaneous

• compound

What is the medical term for a bone infection?

• osteoporosis

• osteoclast

• osteomyelitis

• sequestra

Which population of patient is most likely effected by osteoporosis?

• children

• malnourished

• menopausal women

• men

What is the medical term for humpback?

• kyphosis

• scoliosis

• lordosis

• spondylosis

What is the medical term for swayback?

• kyphosis

• scoliosis

• lordosis

• spondylosis

What is one of the primary causes for rheumatoid arthritis?

• old age

• trauma

• autoimmune reaction

• inflammation

What causes gout?

• uric acid crystals

• calcium deposits

• phosphorus build up

• bacterial infection