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Skeletal vocab

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Osteosarcoma

a)

benign neoplasm of cartilage tissue

b)

malignant neoplasm originating from bone-forming cells

c)

chronic inflammatory disease affecting synovial joints

d)

degenerative disorder of articular cartilage

2.

ulnocarpal

a)

degeneration of a synovial joint

b)

orthopedic device for immobilization of a limb

c)

relating to the medial aspect of the wrist adjacent to the ulna

d)

excision of a cranial bone segment

3.

polyarthritis

a)

simultaneous inflammation of multiple synovial joints

b)

abnormal posterior curvature of the thoracic vertebrae

c)

having a structure resembling a saber

d)

surgical opening of the cranial vault

4.

sternotomy

a)

surgical removal of the sternum

b)

fusion of the sternum and clavicle

c)

incision into the sternum

d)

abnormal curvature of the sternum

5.

Scoliosis

a)

abnormal lateral deviation of the vertebral column

b)

proximal bone of the upper limb

c)

chronic discomfort in the lumbar region

d)

arthroplasty procedure

6.
symphysis
a)
growing together
b)
pertaining to below the rib
c)
A mineral that is essential for bone growth, teeth development, blood coagulation, and many other functions
d)
defect in the formation of cartilage at the epiphysis of long bones
7.

tendinitis

a)

inflammatory pathology affecting connective tissue between muscle and bone

b)

surgical intervention involving cranial bone

c)

genetic disorder marked by hyperuricemia and joint deposition of urate crystals

d)

pathological rigidity of articular structures

8.

reduction

a)

osteotomy involving cranial vault remodeling

b)

genu varum deformity

c)

realignment or repositioning technique for osseous or soft tissue injuries

d)

idiopathic scoliosis

9.

lumbodynia

a)

discomfort localized to the lumbar region

b)

pain radiating from the sacroiliac joint

c)

inflammation of the phalangeal joints

d)

crystalline arthropathy due to hyperuricemia

10.

myelitis

a)

Degeneration of the spinal cord

b)

Inflammation of the meninges

c)

Inflammation of bone marrow or spinal cord

d)

Abnormal hardening of bone tissue

11.
myelopoiesis
a)
inflammation of a joint
b)
formation of bone marrow
c)
appliance used for fixation, support, and rest of an injured body part
d)
pertaining to the finger or toe
12.

orthopedist

a)

A medical specialist focused on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal system disorders

b)

A genetic disorder resulting in monosodium urate crystal deposition in joints

c)

A traumatic overstretching or tearing of connective tissue linking bones

d)

A pathological condition marked by synovial membrane inflammation

13.

craniotomy

a)

surgical opening of the cranial vault

b)

device for immobilizing cranial fractures

c)

sword-shaped cranial bone

d)

joint connecting the skull and spine

14.

acroarthritis

a)

proximal phalangeal bone inflammation

b)

inflammation affecting the distal extremity joints

c)

a specialist in musculoskeletal pathologies

d)

relating to the intercostal spaces

15.

arthralgia

a)

pain in multiple joints

b)

pain in the elbow

c)

inflammation of the joint lining

d)

pain between the ribs

16.
arthritis
a)
malignant tumor of the bone
b)
inflammation of a joint
c)
bowleg
d)
abnormal anterior curvature of the lumbar spine (sway-back condition)
17.

ankylosis

a)

fusion of adjacent bones leading to immobility

b)

orthopedic device for immobilization and support

c)

pathological fixation and rigidity of a joint

d)

aggressive neoplastic growth originating in osseous tissue

18.

lumbar

a)

relating to the costal cartilages

b)

a genetic disorder marked by urate crystal accumulation in synovial spaces

c)

situated in the intercostal region

d)

associated with the vertebral area between the thoracic cage and the sacrum

19.

hammertoe

a)

malignant neoplasm of hematopoietic tissue

b)

a pathological contracture causing persistent flexion at the proximal interphalangeal joint of a toe

c)

arthroscopic inspection of synovial cavities

d)

chronic synovitis of a periarticular sac

20.

chondrocostal

a)

relating to the cartilage connecting the ribs to the sternum

b)

inflammation of the connective tissue in the lower back

c)

surgical excision of a cranial bone segment

d)

the bone located on the medial side of the antebrachium

21.

Bursitis

a)

the act of rendering a joint immobile through medical intervention

b)

unique epidermal ridge patterns used for identification

c)

arthralgia characterized by discomfort in synovial articulations

d)

inflammatory condition affecting a synovial fluid-filled sac

22.

Gout

a)

inflammation localized to the sacroiliac joint

b)

calcaneal discomfort due to repetitive stress

c)

an inherited disorder marked by recurrent episodes of joint inflammation caused by urate crystal deposition

d)

relating to the carpal region

23.

Fixation

a)

relating to the process of ossification

b)

the surgical repair of a tendon

c)

the act of stabilizing a body part to prevent movement

d)

pertaining to the fibrous tissue surrounding a joint

24.

arthroscopy

a)

surgical removal of joint cartilage

b)

visual inspection of the interior of a joint using an endoscope

c)

fusion of two bones at a joint

d)

inflammation of the synovial membrane

25.

clavicular

a)

pertaining to the scapula

b)

pertaining to the clavicle

c)

pertaining to the sternum

d)

pertaining to the humerus

26.

arthroplasty

a)

surgical procedure to fuse adjacent vertebral bodies, restricting spinal mobility

b)

operative intervention aimed at restoring joint function or replacing a damaged joint

c)

relating to the carpal region of the upper limb

d)

posterior prominence of the calcaneus

27.

craniectomy

a)

the surgical removal of a portion of the skull

b)

the surgical removal of a portion of the brain

c)

the surgical repair of the skull

d)

the surgical removal of the scalp

28.

arthrocentesis

a)

lateral bone of the lower leg

b)

aspiration of synovial fluid from a joint cavity

c)

abnormal lateral curvature of the knee

d)

relating to the carpal region

29.

costosternal

a)

pertaining to the cartilage between ribs

b)

pertaining to the joint between the sternum and clavicle

c)

pertaining to the connection between a rib and the sternum

d)

pertaining to the membrane covering the ribs

30.

Collagen

a)

A condition characterized by the collapse of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot

b)

A structural protein responsible for providing tensile strength and resilience to connective tissues such as skin, tendons, and ligaments

c)

A surgical procedure involving the removal of carpal bones to treat severe hand deformities

d)

A repetitive strain injury causing lateral epicondylitis due to excessive use of the extensor muscles of the forearm

31.
ischialgia
a)
an extension of the scapula that forms the high point of the shoulder
b)
abnormal anterior curvature of the lumbar spine (sway-back condition)
c)
sharp or pointed projection, as on a bone
d)
pain in the ischium, hip
32.

Dactylic

a)

relating to the carpal region

b)

relating to the digits of the hand or foot

c)

abnormal development of epiphyseal cartilage in long bones

d)

surgical fusion of adjacent vertebral bodies

33.

lordosis

a)

A structural protein crucial for dermal elasticity and resilience

b)

An exaggerated inward curvature of the lumbar vertebral column

c)

A therapeutic intervention involving sustained tension to realign dislocated or fractured bones

d)

Relating to the medial aspect of the forearm at the wrist joint

34.
Achondroplasia
a)
pertaining to the rib cartilage
b)
a pull to the arm or leg muscles to bring a bone back into place when it is dislocated or fractured
c)
the surgical removal of a lamina, or posterior portion, of a vertebra
d)
defect in the formation of cartilage at the epiphysis of long bones
35.

Carpal

a)

pertaining to the ankle

b)

pertaining to the wrist region

c)

pertaining to the metacarpal bones

d)

pertaining to the phalanges

36.

chondral

a)

relating to a fibrous connective tissue found in joints

b)

a condition involving the entrapment of a peripheral nerve in the wrist

c)

pertaining to the resilient tissue that cushions joints

d)

an immune-mediated inflammation of the bone marrow

37.

Acromion

a)

a medical device designed to immobilize and support a limb after injury

b)

a bony projection on the scapula that articulates with the clavicle to form part of the shoulder complex

c)

relating to the anatomical region located inferior to the clavicle

d)

a clinical term describing discomfort or inflammation in a synovial joint

38.

ischial

a)

relating to the ilium, part of the pelvic bone

b)

pertaining to the ischium, a lower portion of the pelvis

c)

referring to the sacrum, base of the spinal column

d)

associated with the femur, thigh bone

39.

Femoral

a)

relating to the articulation of the hip and thigh

b)

pertaining to the femur or thigh bone

c)

associated with the pelvic girdle

d)

a disorder involving uric acid crystal deposition in joints

40.

bursa

a)

a fibrocartilaginous structure cushioning the vertebral discs

b)

a fluid-filled synovial sac that reduces friction between musculoskeletal structures such as tendons and bones

c)

a ligament connecting the femur to the pelvis

d)

inflammation of the connective tissue surrounding the hip joint

41.

coccygeal

a)

pertaining to the phalanges

b)

inferior to the mandibular region

c)

relating to the terminal vertebrae

d)

associated with the lumbar region

42.

carpal tunnel syndrome

a)

a surgical intervention to fuse adjacent vertebrae, thereby restricting spinal mobility

b)

a condition involving inflammation of the olecranon bursa near the elbow joint

c)

relating to the anatomical region inferior to the clavicular bone

d)

a neuropathic disorder caused by compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel of the wrist

43.

Calcaneal

a)

bone forming the heel

b)

inflammation of the synovial membrane

c)

fusion of bones

d)

surgical removal of a joint

44.

Calcium

a)

A mineral primarily involved in neuromuscular transmission and muscle contraction

b)

A mineral that is vital for skeletal mineralization, dental integrity, hemostasis, and cellular signaling

c)

A surgical procedure to fuse adjacent vertebral bodies, restricting spinal mobility

d)

A congenital anomaly affecting the ossification of the epiphyseal cartilage in long bones

45.

dactylogram

a)

impression left by dermal ridges

b)

surgical removal of a phalanx

c)

inflammation of the digital nerves

d)

ossification of the metacarpal region