Medical Terminology Quiz

“Myositis” is defined as:

• Inflammation of muscle tissue

• A tumor of connective tissue

• Degeneration of the spinal joints

• Abnormal bone formation

The term “intervertebral” refers to something located:

• Inside the bone marrow

• Between the vertebrae

• Within the spinal cord

• Above the pelvis

“Spondylosis” is best defined as:

• Inflammation of the muscles

• A malignant tumor of the spine

• A degenerative condition of the spine

• Abnormal formation of bone marrow

The term “pelvic” means:

• Pertaining to the spine

• Pertaining to the muscles

• Pertaining to the pelvis

• Pertaining to the vertebrae

“Osteomyelitis” refers to:

• Softening of the vertebrae

• Inflammation of bone and bone marrow

• A tumor inside the pelvis

• Abnormal muscle growth

“Myosarcoma” refers to:

• A benign pelvic mass

• A malignant muscle tumor

• A degenerative vertebral condition

• Inflammation of bone marrow

“Myelodysplasia” is a condition involving:

• Abnormal blood pressure

• Abnormal development of bone marrow

• Inflammation of the vertebrae

• Pain in the pelvic cavity

The word “muscular” means:

• Pertaining to muscle

• Pertaining to tumors

• Pertaining to bone marrow

• Pertaining to the spine

A craniotomy is a surgical procedure that involves:

• Removal of the spinal cord

• Cutting into the skull

• Repairing cartilage in the ribs

• Removing a muscle tumor

The term “costochondritis” refers to:

• Inflammation of the rib and cartilage connection

• Tumor of the cartilage

• Surgical removal of a rib

• Softening of the sternum