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WorksheetsSkeletal System and Related Medical Terms
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Epiphysis
The narrow end of the bone.
The wide end of the bone.
The middle section of the bone.
The outer layer of the bone.
-desis
to bind, tie together
to separate
to loosen
to break apart
ankyl/o
crooked, bent, stiff
flexible
straight
loose
Transverse Fracture
Fracture is straight across the bone.
Fracture occurs in a spiral pattern.
Fracture is characterized by multiple fragments.
Fracture is a hairline crack in the bone.
Diaphysis
Shaft of a long bone.
End of a long bone.
Outer layer of a bone.
Cartilage covering a bone.
costochondritis
inflammation of the cartilage connecting a rib to the sternum
inflammation of the muscles surrounding the rib cage
inflammation of the lungs
inflammation of the pleura
Compression Fracture
A type of fracture where the bone is broken into multiple pieces.
A broken bone that is pressed together on itself.
A fracture that occurs due to a twisting force on the bone.
A fracture that results from a direct blow to the bone.
Craniostenosis
A condition characterized by the malformation of the skull due to premature closure of the cranial sutures.
A type of brain tumor that affects cranial development.
An infection that causes inflammation of the cranial bones.
A genetic disorder leading to excessive growth of cranial sutures.
Zygomatic Bones
Jawbones
Forehead bones
Cheekbones
Nasal bones
Spina bifida
A congenital defect that occurs during early pregnancy when the spinal canal fails to close completely around the spinal cord.
A type of spinal injury caused by trauma during birth.
A genetic disorder that affects the development of the brain.
A condition characterized by excessive curvature of the spine.
osteoporosis
a marked loss of bone density and increase in bone porosity
a condition characterized by excessive bone growth
a type of arthritis affecting the joints
a genetic disorder leading to brittle bones
Osteonecrosis
Death of bone tissue due to insufficient blood supply.
A condition characterized by excessive bone growth.
An infection of the bone caused by bacteria.
A type of arthritis affecting the joints.
subluxation
Complete dislocation of a bone from its joint
Partial displacement of a bone from its joint
Inflammation of a joint
Fracture of a bone
Fibrous Joints
Inflexible layers of dense connective tissue, also known as sutures.
Flexible joints that allow for a wide range of motion.
Joints that are connected by cartilage and allow for slight movement.
Joints that are freely movable and include the shoulder and hip.
Proximal Epiphysis
Farthest from the attachment point of the extremity to the body.
Nearest to the attachment point of the extremity to the body.
Located in the middle of the bone.
A type of joint in the body.
Distal Epiphysis
Closest to the attachment point of the extremity to the body.
Farthest away from the attachment point of the extremity to the body.
Located at the center of the bone.
The area where the bone grows in length.
Fibrous dysplasia
A bone disorder of unknown cause that destroys normal bone structure and replaces it with fibrous, scar-like tissue.
A genetic condition that causes excessive bone growth and deformities.
An autoimmune disease that leads to the inflammation of bone tissue.
A type of cancer that originates in the bone marrow.
arthroscopy
visual examination of the internal structure of a joint using an arthroscope
surgical procedure to replace a joint
diagnostic test for bone density
treatment for joint inflammation
Paget's disease
A bone disease of unknown cause characterized by excessive breakdown of bone tissue in a younger person.
A genetic disorder that affects the production of collagen in bones.
An autoimmune condition that leads to inflammation of the joints.
A type of cancer that originates in the bone marrow.
Pathologic Fracture
A fracture that occurs due to excessive physical activity.
A fracture that occurs when a bone is weakened by a disease process and breaks under normal strain.
A fracture that occurs only in elderly individuals.
A fracture that occurs due to a traumatic injury.
