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WorksheetsMedical Terminology SKELETAL
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 23mins
What is the medical term for an exaggerated outward curvature of the spine, resulting in a hunchback appearance?
Kyphosis
Lordosis
Scoliosis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Which condition is characterized by an inward curvature of the spine?
Kyphosis
Lordosis
Scoliosis
Ostealgia
What is the term for a lateral curvature of the spine?
Kyphosis
Lordosis
Scoliosis
Osteomalacia
What is the medical term for bone pain?
Ostealgia
Osteomalacia
Osteomyelitis
Osteitis
Which condition involves the softening of bones due to vitamin D deficiency?
Ostealgia
Osteomalacia
Osteomyelitis
Osteitis
What is the term for inflammation of bone and bone marrow?
Ostealgia
Osteomalacia
Osteomyelitis
Osteitis
What is a closed fracture?
A fracture where the bone breaks but there is no open wound in the skin
A fracture where the bone breaks and pierces the skin
A fracture common in children where the bone bends and cracks
A fracture that occurs at an angle across the bone
What is an open fracture?
A fracture where the bone breaks but there is no open wound in the skin
A fracture where the bone breaks and pierces the skin
A fracture common in children where the bone bends and cracks
A fracture that occurs at an angle across the bone
What is a greenstick fracture?
A fracture where the bone breaks but there is no open wound in the skin
A fracture where the bone breaks and pierces the skin
A fracture common in children where the bone bends and cracks
A fracture that occurs at an angle across the bone
What is an oblique fracture?
A fracture where the bone breaks but there is no open wound in the skin
A fracture where the bone breaks and pierces the skin
A fracture common in children where the bone bends and cracks
A fracture that occurs at an angle across the bone
What is a pathologic fracture?
A fracture caused by disease that led to weakness of the bone structure
A fracture where the bone breaks and pierces the skin
A fracture common in children where the bone bends and cracks
A fracture that occurs at an angle across the bone
What is a comminuted fracture?
A fracture where the bone is broken into several pieces
A fracture where the bone breaks and pierces the skin
A fracture common in children where the bone bends and cracks
A fracture that occurs at an angle across the bone
What is a spiral fracture?
A fracture where the bone is broken into several pieces
A fracture where the bone breaks and pierces the skin
A fracture common in children where the bone bends and cracks
A fracture that occurs due to a twisting force
What is a compression fracture?
A fracture where the bone is broken into several pieces
A fracture where the bone breaks and pierces the skin
A fracture common in children where the bone bends and cracks
A fracture that occurs when one or more bones in the spine weaken and crumple
What is myeloma?
A type of cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell
A fracture where the bone breaks and pierces the skin
A fracture common in children where the bone bends and cracks
A fracture that occurs at an angle across the bone
What is Paget's disease?
A chronic disorder that can result in enlarged and misshapen bones
A fracture where the bone breaks and pierces the skin
A fracture common in children where the bone bends and cracks
A fracture that occurs at an angle across the bone
What is rickets?
A condition that affects bone development in children
A fracture where the bone breaks and pierces the skin
A fracture common in children where the bone bends and cracks
A fracture that occurs at an angle across the bone
What is primary bone cancer?
A cancer that starts in the bone
A fracture where the bone breaks and pierces the skin
A fracture common in children where the bone bends and cracks
A fracture that occurs at an angle across the bone
What is a prosthesis?
An artificial device that replaces a missing body part
A fracture where the bone breaks and pierces the skin
A fracture common in children where the bone bends and cracks
A fracture that occurs at an angle across the bone
What is an orthotic?
A device used to correct or accommodate foot and ankle problems
A fracture where the bone breaks and pierces the skin
A fracture common in children where the bone bends and cracks
A fracture that occurs at an angle across the bone
What is arthroplasty?
Surgical reconstruction or replacement of a joint
A fracture where the bone breaks and pierces the skin
A fracture common in children where the bone bends and cracks
A fracture that occurs at an angle across the bone
What is arthroscopic surgery?
A minimally invasive surgical procedure on a joint
A fracture where the bone breaks and pierces the skin
A fracture common in children where the bone bends and cracks
A fracture that occurs at an angle across the bone
What is an allogenic bone marrow transplant?
A transplant where the donor's bone marrow is used
A fracture where the bone breaks and pierces the skin
A fracture common in children where the bone bends and cracks
A fracture that occurs at an angle across the bone
What is an autologous bone marrow transplant?
A transplant where the patient's own bone marrow is used
A fracture where the bone breaks and pierces the skin
A fracture common in children where the bone bends and cracks
A fracture that occurs at an angle across the bone
What is magnetic resonance imaging?
A medical imaging technique used in radiology to form pictures of the anatomy and the physiological processes of the body
A fracture where the bone breaks and pierces the skin
A fracture common in children where the bone bends and cracks
A fracture that occurs at an angle across the bone
What is a radiograph?
An image produced on a sensitive plate or film by X-rays, gamma rays, or similar radiation
A fracture where the bone breaks and pierces the skin
A fracture common in children where the bone bends and cracks
A fracture that occurs at an angle across the bone
What is a total knee replacement?
A surgical procedure to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to relieve pain and disability
A fracture where the bone breaks and pierces the skin
A fracture common in children where the bone bends and cracks
A fracture that occurs at an angle across the bone
What is traction?
A set of mechanisms for straightening broken bones or relieving pressure on the spine
A fracture where the bone breaks and pierces the skin
A fracture common in children where the bone bends and cracks
A fracture that occurs at an angle across the bone
What is osteorraphy?
The surgical suturing or wiring together of bone
A fracture where the bone breaks and pierces the skin
A fracture common in children where the bone bends and cracks
A fracture that occurs at an angle across the bone
What is osteoplasty?
The surgical repair or alteration of bone
A fracture where the bone breaks and pierces the skin
A fracture common in children where the bone bends and cracks
A fracture that occurs at an angle across the bone
What is cranioplasty?
The surgical repair of a bone defect in the skull
A fracture where the bone breaks and pierces the skin
A fracture common in children where the bone bends and cracks
A fracture that occurs at an angle across the bone
What bone is shown in red?
patella
pelvis
