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Worksheetsdisease and conditions skeletal system
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 15mins
Lindsey is 8 months pregnant and complains of lower back pain. She has an exaggerated lumbar curve. What type of abnormal spinal curvature is she experiencing?
scoliosis
osteoporosis
lordosis
kyphosis
Which mineral contributes to the hardness and strength of bones?
iron
calcium
sodium
potassium
What is the purpose of red bone marrow in the skeletal system?
fat storage
muscle contraction
blood cell production
hormone secretion
The axial skeleton includes which of the following?
limbs and girdles
skull and vertebral column
arms and fingers
hips and legs
Scoliosis is a condition related to the:
heart
lungs
liver
spine
Which type of joint is found in the knee?
ball and socket joint
hinge joint
pivot joint
gliding joint
ARTHRALGIA MEANS
THE CONDITION OF BEING SHORT
PERTAINING TO THE KNEE
JOINT PAIN
MUSCLE WEAKNESS
Tissue that connects bone to bone
Tendon
Ligament
Joint
Bone
Which term describes inflammation of the bone and joint?
Osteoarthritis
Arthroplasty
Osteochondritis
Osteoarthropathy
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 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
Which of the following is a medical term for the inflammation of a joint?
fracture
infection
arthritis
sprain
Artificial device that is used as a substitute for a missing body part.
prosthesis
brace
orthotic
splint
