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Skeletal System and Related Medical Terms

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Epiphysis

a)

The narrow end of the bone.

b)

The wide end of the bone.

c)

The middle section of the bone.

d)

The outer layer of the bone.

2.

-desis

a)

to bind, tie together

b)

to separate

c)

to loosen

d)

to break apart

3.

ankyl/o

a)

crooked, bent, stiff

b)

flexible

c)

straight

d)

loose

4.

Transverse Fracture

a)

Fracture is straight across the bone.

b)

Fracture occurs in a spiral pattern.

c)

Fracture is characterized by multiple fragments.

d)

Fracture is a hairline crack in the bone.

5.

Diaphysis

a)

Shaft of a long bone.

b)

End of a long bone.

c)

Outer layer of a bone.

d)

Cartilage covering a bone.

6.

costochondritis

a)

inflammation of the cartilage connecting a rib to the sternum

b)

inflammation of the muscles surrounding the rib cage

c)

inflammation of the lungs

d)

inflammation of the pleura

7.

Compression Fracture

a)

A type of fracture where the bone is broken into multiple pieces.

b)

A broken bone that is pressed together on itself.

c)

A fracture that occurs due to a twisting force on the bone.

d)

A fracture that results from a direct blow to the bone.

8.

Craniostenosis

a)

A condition characterized by the malformation of the skull due to premature closure of the cranial sutures.

b)

A type of brain tumor that affects cranial development.

c)

An infection that causes inflammation of the cranial bones.

d)

A genetic disorder leading to excessive growth of cranial sutures.

9.

Zygomatic Bones

a)

Jawbones

b)

Forehead bones

c)

Cheekbones

d)

Nasal bones

10.

Spina bifida

a)

A congenital defect that occurs during early pregnancy when the spinal canal fails to close completely around the spinal cord.

b)

A type of spinal injury caused by trauma during birth.

c)

A genetic disorder that affects the development of the brain.

d)

A condition characterized by excessive curvature of the spine.

11.

osteoporosis

a)

a marked loss of bone density and increase in bone porosity

b)

a condition characterized by excessive bone growth

c)

a type of arthritis affecting the joints

d)

a genetic disorder leading to brittle bones

12.

Osteonecrosis

a)

Death of bone tissue due to insufficient blood supply.

b)

A condition characterized by excessive bone growth.

c)

An infection of the bone caused by bacteria.

d)

A type of arthritis affecting the joints.

13.

subluxation

a)

Complete dislocation of a bone from its joint

b)

Partial displacement of a bone from its joint

c)

Inflammation of a joint

d)

Fracture of a bone

14.

Fibrous Joints

a)

Inflexible layers of dense connective tissue, also known as sutures.

b)

Flexible joints that allow for a wide range of motion.

c)

Joints that are connected by cartilage and allow for slight movement.

d)

Joints that are freely movable and include the shoulder and hip.

15.

Proximal Epiphysis

a)

Farthest from the attachment point of the extremity to the body.

b)

Nearest to the attachment point of the extremity to the body.

c)

Located in the middle of the bone.

d)

A type of joint in the body.

16.

Distal Epiphysis

a)

Closest to the attachment point of the extremity to the body.

b)

Farthest away from the attachment point of the extremity to the body.

c)

Located at the center of the bone.

d)

The area where the bone grows in length.

17.

Fibrous dysplasia

a)

A bone disorder of unknown cause that destroys normal bone structure and replaces it with fibrous, scar-like tissue.

b)

A genetic condition that causes excessive bone growth and deformities.

c)

An autoimmune disease that leads to the inflammation of bone tissue.

d)

A type of cancer that originates in the bone marrow.

18.

arthroscopy

a)

visual examination of the internal structure of a joint using an arthroscope

b)

surgical procedure to replace a joint

c)

diagnostic test for bone density

d)

treatment for joint inflammation

19.

Paget's disease

a)

A bone disease of unknown cause characterized by excessive breakdown of bone tissue in a younger person.

b)

A genetic disorder that affects the production of collagen in bones.

c)

An autoimmune condition that leads to inflammation of the joints.

d)

A type of cancer that originates in the bone marrow.

20.

Pathologic Fracture

a)

A fracture that occurs due to excessive physical activity.

b)

A fracture that occurs when a bone is weakened by a disease process and breaks under normal strain.

c)

A fracture that occurs only in elderly individuals.

d)

A fracture that occurs due to a traumatic injury.