Chapter 21 - Orthopedic Surgery Quiz Answers
Short
Carpal and tarsal bones are classified as which type of bone?
benign neoplasms
Chondroma, giant cell, and osteoma are:
great toe
Hallus valgus is a condition in which there is a turning outward from the midline found in the:
Five
How many stages are involved in normal osteogenesis?
flat and irregular
In adults, red bone marrow that produces red blood cells is mainly found in which type(s) of bone?
Knee
In which joint would a bucket handle tear be found?
callus formation
In which stage of normal bone healing is there bridging of the fracture site, and cartilage and immature bone provide support?
plantar flexion
The action of pointing and putting a toe in the water to check the temperature would be an example of which movement?
Synarthrosis
The connections between the large bones of the skull are categorized as which type of joint?
Diarthrosis
The elbow is categorized as which type of joint?
Pivot
The proximal end of the radius and C1 on C2 vertebrae are examples of which type of diarthrosis?
fluoroscopic machine
The term C-arm refers to a(n):
Osteomyelitis
What is a serious bone infection that may result from a compound fracture and become chronic later?
Trauma
What is the MOST common cause of bone fractures?
Exostosis
What is the medical term for a bony prominence projecting from a bone, as in a bunion?
Cancellous
What is the medical term for spongy bone?
Bursa
What is the name of a nonpathological small sac that contains synovial fluid?
Periosteum
What is the outside covering of bones that provides some nourishment and protection from infection?
joint mice
What is the term for small, loose bodies in the knee that are constant irritants and may cause excess synovial production, pain, and locking up?
Osteomalacia
What is the term for the softening of bone in children that is commonly called rickets?
Sesamoid
What type of bone is the patella?
epiphyseal plate
Where is the area of active bone growth?
Calcaneus
Which bone is the largest found in the foot and is commonly called the heel?
powered shaving system
Which component of an arthroscopy system is specific to orthopedics and differs from most laparoscopy/MIS systems?
genu varum
Which condition is commonly known as "bowlegged"?
Parathyroid
Which hormone stimulates osteoclasts to break down bone and increase reabsorption of calcium when serum levels are low?
Femoroacetabular
Which joint is an example of a ball-and-socket joint?
Temporomandibular
Which joint is an example of a condyloid joint?
Abduction
Which medical term means moving a body part away from the midline?
Calcium
Which mineral is stored in the bones and constantly being removed to maintain necessary blood levels?
asterisk ( * )
Which of the following describes the appearance of a stellate bone fracture?
MRI scan
Which of the following diagnostic procedures does NOT use ionizing radiation?
Hormonal
Which of the following factors related to bone growth and maintenance is responsible for mineral storage and utilization?
Femur
Which of the following is a long bone that is the largest in the human body?
compartmental syndrome
Which of the following is an acute, emergent condition of compression of neural and vascular structures, usually occurring in the upper and lower extremities following traumatic fractures?
Cortical
Which of the following is the hard, dense bone that surrounds the marrow cavity?
Subluxation
Which of the following means a partial separation or dislocation of a joint without any break in the skin?
rheumatoid arthritis
Which of the following pathologies is related to a specific autoimmune process that attacks the joints in the body?
Bence Jones protein
Which of the following would be increased on a serum analysis and indicative of a malignant neoplasm of bone marrow?
Lowman bone holder
Which orthopedic instrument has the appearance of a turkey foot or eagle's talon?
Spica
Which type of cast is applied often to children and immobilizes unilateral or bilateral hips and femurs?
Greenstick
Which type of fracture is characterized as partial and may result from activities such as jumping or jogging?