Conditions of the Skeletal System

Which is a lateral, side to side curvature of the spine?

• lordosis

• kyphosis

• scoliosis

• lumbardosis

​ (a)   is an abnormal inward curvature of the lumbar spine, also called a ​ ​ (b)   ; ​ (c)   is a rounded, bowing of the thoracic region, also referred to as a ​ (d)   .

• Lordosis
• swayback
• Kyphosis
• hunchback

What type of abnormal curvature do you see?

• kyphosis

• lordosis

• scoliosis

Which type of abnormal curvature do you see?

• Kyphosis

• Lordosis

• Scoliosis

What type of abnormal curvature do you see?

• Kyphosis

• Lordosis

• Scoliosis

What medical condition is demonstrated?

• scoliosis

• ruptured or herniated disc

• bursitits

• arthritis

A ​ (a)   or herniated disc occurs when an ​ (b)   disc protrudes out of place and causes ​ (c)   on the ​ (d)   nerve. In severe cases, doctors will perform a ​ (e)   or surgical removal of the protruding disc.

• ruptured
• intervertebral
• pressure
• spinal
• laminectomy

What medical condition do you suspect?

• bursitis because of the fluid accumulation surrounding the joint

• bursitis because of the atrophy of the bone and muscle tissue

• rheumatoid arthritis because of the accumulation of fluid around the joint

• rheumatoid arthritis because of the atrophy of the bone and muscle tissue

​ (a)   is the inflammation of the small, fluid filled sacs surrounding ​ (b)   . It frequently affects the shoulders, elbows, ​ (c)   , and knees.

• Bursitis
• joints
• hips

​ (a)   is the most common form of arthritis. It usually occurs as a result of ​ (b)   . ​ ​ (c)   is an autoimmune condition which causes the formation of ​ (d)   and ​ (e)   of bone and muscle tissue.

• Osteoarthritis
• aging
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• scar tissue
• atrophy