Med term exercies 21 -25

The term "spinal column" is derived from the Latin term "spina" which means _______ (choose all that apply) 1. thorn 2. backbone 3. spine 4. joint

1. thorn 2. backbone 3. spine

There are ______ facial bones of the skull.

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Which of the following are carpal bones (choose all that apply). 1. Metacarpophalangeal joint 2. Scaphoid bone 3. Triquetral bone 4. Capitate bone

2. Scaphoid bone 3. Triquetral bone 4. Capitate bone

The cranium consists of ______ cranial bones.

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Based on your understanding of medical terminology, which of the following is the best definition for the term "hypermobile patella?"

Excessive medial and/or lateral motion of the patella

The bones that make up the wrist are called the tarsals. T/F

False

The difference between the male and the female sacrum is that the female sacrum is narrower and more curved than the male. T/F

False

The ulna is the outer and smaller bone of the forearm. T/F

False

The word "scapulae" means "little knife" in Latin. T/F

False

Which of the following is not true about the femur. 1. The femur extends from the knee down to the patella. 2. The femur is largest, longest and strongest human bone. 3. The femur articulates proximally with the acetabullum. 4. The term is derived from Latin.

The femur extends from the knee down to the patella.

Which of the following best describes the role of the pelvis?

The pelvis supports the vertebral column and serves as the point of articulation for the lower limbs

The coccyx received its name because of its resemblance to the beak of the cuckoo bird. T/F

True

The radius is the outer and smaller bone of the forearm. T/F

True

The spinal cord mediates reflex action and serves as a conducint pathway to and from the brain.T/F

True

The word "cranium," meaning "skull," is derived from the Greek word "kranion." T/F

True

The term "pelvis" is derived from a Latin word for ______.

basin

The term ______ is derived from a Latin word meaning "little key."

clavicle

Based on your understanding of medical terminology, which of the following terms is most likely to mean "pertaining to or in the region of the coccyx?"

coccygeal

Based on your understanding of medical terminology, which of the following terms is most likely to involve the premature closure of the skull sutures, by turning into bone?

craniosynostosis

The word "skeleton" is derived from the Greek word "skeletos" which means

dried up

Which of the following is not one of the facial bones of the skull? 1. lacrimal 2. palatine 3. vomer 4. ethmoid

ethmoid

The term "ischium" is derived from the Greek word "ischion," meaning "pelvic girdle." T/F

false

The term "femur" is derived from the Latin word ______, meaning "thigh bone."

femur

The technical term for "calf bone" is ______.

fibula

Blood cell creation happens during a process called ______.

hematopoiesis

The Latin term meaning "upper arm, shoulder" is ______.

humerus

The term "vertebrae" is derived from the Latin term "vertebra," which means ______.

joint

Based on your understanding of medical terminology, the term "posteroinferior" should mean ______.

lower bottom

The _______ is commonly referred to as the "lower jaw."

mandible

What is the proper division of the term "mandibulopharyngeal?"

mandibul / o / pharyng / eal

Which of the following terms is most likely to mean "inflammation of an interarticular cartilage, especially of the medial and lateral menisci of the knee joint?"

meniscitis

The Greeks and Romans conceived of the relation of the fibula to the tibia as being that of a ______ to a ______.

needle to a brooch

What is the proper division of the term "patellofemoral?"

patell / o / femor / al

What is the proper division of the term "pelvicephalography?"

pelvic / e / phal / o / graphy

The adjective ______ refers to the fibula, and any muscles, nerves or blood vessels serving that region.

peroneal

What is the proper division of the term "phalangectomy?"

phalang / ectomy

Although the term "ischium" can be used to refer to the hip in general, it technically refers to the ______ part of the hip.

posteroinferior

Based on your understanding of medical terminology, which of the following terms is most likely to involve pain arising from the groin?

pubalgia

Which of the following is not one of the ossicles? 1. malleus 2. ramus 3. stapes 4. incus

ramus

What is the proper division of the term "sacrococcygeal?"

sacr / o / coccyg / eal

The term "sacrum" is drived from the Latin word "sacer," which means ______.

sacred

Which of the following is not part of the human leg? 1. sacrum 2. tibia 3. patella 4. fibula

sacrum

What is the proper division of the term "scapulothoracic?"

scapul / o / thorac / ic

The tibia is commonly called the ______.

shinbone

The term "patella" is derived from the Latin term "patella," which means ______.

small, round dish

The Latin word "radius" means a "stake" or "______" of a wheel.

spoke

What is the proper division of the term "sternopericardial?"

stern / o / peri / cardi / al

Which of the following is not part of the sternum? 1. manubrium 2. sternon 3. gladiolus 4. xiphoid process

sternon

The _______ is commonly referred to as the "upper jaw."

superior maxilla

The word "ensis" in "ensiform process" and "xiphos" in "xiphoid process" both mean ______.

sword

The coccyx is commonly referred to as the ______.

tailbone

All of the following are part of the hand except 1. carpals 2. metacarpals 3. tarsals 4. phalanges

tarsals

Which of the following terms is most likely to mean "a surgical fracture for the correction of clubfoot."

tarsoclasis

The term "phalanges" is derived from the Geek word "phalanx," which was ______.

the ancient Greek battle formation

Which of the following is not a possible meaning of the Latin word "tibia?" 1. flute 2. pipe 3. thigh bone 4. shinbone

thigh bone

Which of the following is not a term associated with the thoracic cage? 1. true ribs 2. fixed ribs 3. floating ribs 4. thoracoid ribs

thoracoid ribs

Based on your understanding of medical terminology, which of the following terms is a synonym for "tibiofibular?"

tibioperoneal

Which shape does the sacrum most resemble?

triangle

Based on your understanding of medical terminology, which of the following terms is most likely to involve plastic surger at the upper part of the femur?

trochanterplasty

Based on your understanding of medical terminology, which of the following terms is most likely to involve the bones of the forearm and the wrist?

ulnocarpal

Based on your understanding of medical terminology, which of the following terms is most likely to mean "concerning the vertebrae and ilium?"

vertebroiliac

The term "tarsus" is derived from the Greek word "tarsos," which means ______.

wicker frame, basket, or crate

Which of the following is not one of the cranial bones? 1. zygomatic 2. temporal 3. occipital 4. sphenoid

zygomatic