Musculoskeletal System Medical Terminology Quiz

What term refers to the surgical repair of a muscle?

• Arthroscopy

• Myoplasty

• Osteotomy

• Myotomy

Which term describes inflammation of the bone and joint?

• Osteoarthritis

• Arthroplasty

• Osteochondritis

• Osteoarthropathy

What is the medical term for bone pain?

• Arthralgia

• Myalgia

• Ostealgia

• Bursitis

Which term refers to the surgical removal of a bursa?

• Arthrocentesis

• Bursotomy

• Bursaectomy

• Bursitis

What does the term "chondromalacia" refer to?

• Inflammation of a tendon

• Softening of cartilage

• Hardening of bones

• Muscle pain

What is the medical term for surgical fixation of a joint?

• Arthrodesis

• Arthroscopy

• Arthroplasty

• Arthrotomy

Which term describes a disease involving muscle inflammation?

• Myopathy

• Myositis

• Myalgia

• Myotomy

What is the term for a condition of stiffening or immobility of a joint?

• Arthritis

• Arthroscopy

• Ankylosis

• Arthroplasty

Which term refers to the surgical repair or replacement of a joint?

• Arthrodesis

• Arthroplasty

• Arthrotomy

• Arthroscopy

What does the term "osteoporosis" refer to?

• Bone inflammation

• Bone softening

• Bone infection

• Bone loss