Medical Terminology Chapter 4 - Musculoskeletal System - MEDLIN

Which of the following roots describes the small fluid-filled sac found near joints?

Burs/o

Break down the following word into its component parts. spondylosis:

Component parts; spondyl-osis

Which of the following is NOT true about the abbreviation CAT?

It is part of the treatment plan for patients.

Translate the medical term hyperkinesia.

Movement that is excessive

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term myasthenia?

My (muscle) + asthenia (weakness) = muscle weakness

Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term osteomalacia?

Osteo (bone) + malacia (softening) = softening of bone

After the intraarticular steroid injection, Mrs. Goldman reported improved arthralgia and ROM.

True

what is the root & and definition of the word arthroplasty?

arthro ; joint

Build a medical term from the information provided. bad movement (inability to control movement)

dyskinesia

An overdevelopment of muscle tissue is called

hypertrophy

Build a medical term from the information provided. decrease in muscle tone

hypotonia

Translate the following word part. muscul/o

muscle

Identify the correct pronunciation for the underlined syllable(s). my-orrhaphy

or-ah-fee

A device used to relieve tension on a joint is called a(n)

orthotic.

what is the root and definition of ostealgia?

oste ; bone

Which of the following terms means inflammation of the joints, specifically those that bear weight?

osteoarthritis

Select the term that has the root meaning cartilage

osteochondritis

Build a medical term from the information provided. softening of bone

osteomalacia

Which of the following roots refers to arrangement, order, and coordination?

tax/o

what is the root and definition of tibialgia?

tibi ; tibia