Multiple choice

costochondritis

an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum

open fracture

broken bone and an open wound

compression fracture

broken bone that is pressed together on itself

comminuted fracture

broken bone that is splintered or crushed

malleolus

rounded, bony protuberance on the ankle

Paget's disease

A bone disorder of unknown cause that is characterized by excessive breakdown of bone tissue, followed by abnormal bone formation.

rheumatoid arthritis

A chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs of other body systems are attacked is known as...

internal fixation

A fracture treatment in which pins or a plate are placed directly into the bone to hold the broken pieces in place is known as...

osteomyelitis

Inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone is a condition called...

craniostenosis

Malformation of the skull due to the premature closure of the cranial sutures is known as

craniostenosis

Malformation of the skull due to the premature closure of the cranial sutures is known as...

vertebrae

Name the bony structure units of the spinal column.

myeloma

Name the type of cancer that occurs in blood-making cells found in the red bone marrow.

osteorrhaphy

Select the term which describes the surgical suturing or wiring together of bones.

osteonecrosis

The death of bone tissue due to insufficient blood supply is known as:

osteoarthritis

Which form of arthritis is also known as wear-and-tear arthritis?

humerus

Which is the bone of the upper arm?

podiatrist

Which specialist diagnoses and treats disorder of the feet?

compression fracture

Which term describes a fracture where the bone is pressed together on itself?

talipes

Which term describes any congenital deformity of the foot involving the talus?

traction

Which term means a pulling force exerted on a limb in a distal direction in an effort to return the bone or joint to normal alignment?

craniotomy

Which term means a surgical incision or opening into the skull?

osteomalcia

Which term means abnormal softening of bones usually due to a deficiency of vitamin D, calcium or phosphate?

scoliosis

Which term means an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine?

arthrodesis

Which term means surgical fusion of two bones to stiffen a joint?

osteomalacia

Which term means the abnormal softening of bones due to deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate?

spondylolisthesis

Which term means the forward slipping movement of the body of one of the lower lumbar vertebrae on the vertebra or sacrum below it?

ankylosis

Which term means the loss or absence of mobility in a joint due to disease, injury, or a surgical procedure?

osteoclasis

Which term means the surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity?

osteopenia

Which term means thinner-than-average bone density in a person who does not yet have osteoporosis?

internal fixation

Which type of fixation of a fracture usually is not removed after the fracture has healed?

Colles' fracture

Which type of fracture is associated with osteoporosis?

pathologic fracture

Which type of fracture usually occurs when a weakened bone break under normal strain?

hemarthrosis

blood within a joint

pathologic fracture

bone breaks due to weakness caused by a disease process

manubrium

bone that forms the upper portion of the sternum

metatarsals

bones that form part of the foot

metacarpals

bones that form the palms of the hand

spondylosis

degenerative disorder that can cause the loss of normal spinal structure and function.

acetabulum

hip socket

osteoclasis

surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity