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?