Question 1

The process of removing a limb, a part of a limb, a breast, or some other projecting part of the body is called a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

amputation

Question 2

Choose the statement the correctly describes the condition achondroplasia.

Accepted Answer

A) A genetic disease in which bones are abnormally porous and weak 
B) The breakdown of muscle releasing myoglobin into the bloodstream 
C) A congenital condition in which an extremity is lacking bones 
D) A genetic condition in which leads to a form of dwarfism 
E) A condition that results in short stature as a result of malnutrition during pregnancy 
A) A genetic disease in which bones are abnormally porous and weak 
B) The breakdown of muscle releasing myoglobin into the bloodstream 
C) A congenital condition in which an extremity is lacking bones 
D) A genetic condition in which leads to a form of dwarfism 
E) A condition that results in short stature as a result of malnutrition during pregnancy D

Question 3

Choose the correct plural form of the singular medical term scapula.

Accepted Answer

A) Scapulas 
B) Scapulum 
C) Scapulae 
D) Scapuli 
E) Scapules 
A) Scapulas 
B) Scapulum 
C) Scapulae 
D) Scapuli 
E) Scapules C

Question 4

In the term detoxification, identify the prefix and its meaning.

Accepted Answer

A) de; pertaining to 
B) toxi; poison 
C) de; from, out of 
D) fication; remove 
E) detox; substance 
A) de; pertaining to 
B) toxi; poison 
C) de; from, out of 
D) fication; remove 
E) detox; substance

Question 5

Choose the correct pronunciation of the medical term vertebral.

Accepted Answer

A) ver-TEE-brah-al 
B) VERT-ee-bral 
C) ver-TEE-bral 
D) VER-teh-bral 
E) vert-EE-brah-al 
A) ver-TEE-brah-al 
B) VERT-ee-bral 
C) ver-TEE-bral 
D) VER-teh-bral 
E) vert-EE-brah-al

Question 6

An exaggerated thoracic curvature of the vertebral column is called

Accepted Answer

A) lordosis. 
B) scoliosis. 
C) kyphosis. 
D) whiplash. 
E) herniation. 
A) lordosis. 
B) scoliosis. 
C) kyphosis. 
D) whiplash. 
E) herniation.

Question 7

The three vitamins needed for bone growth are

Accepted Answer

A) vitamin K, vitamin E, and vitamin C. 
B) vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin D. 
C) vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K. 
D) vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin K. 
E) vitamin A, vitamin B, and vitamin C. 
A) vitamin K, vitamin E, and vitamin C. 
B) vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin D. 
C) vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K. 
D) vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin K. 
E) vitamin A, vitamin B, and vitamin C.

Question 8

The term which refers to an opening through a structure is

Accepted Answer

A) fenestrated. 
B) avulsion. 
C) foramen. 
D) herniation. 
E) intervertebral. 
A) fenestrated. 
B) avulsion. 
C) foramen. 
D) herniation. 
E) intervertebral.

Question 9

Choose the correctly spelled term that refers to the shaft of a long bone.

Accepted Answer

A) Diaphesis 
B) Epyphisis 
C) Epiphysis 
D) Diaphysis 
E) Diaphisis 
A) Diaphesis 
B) Epyphisis 
C) Epiphysis 
D) Diaphysis 
E) Diaphisis

Question 10

Which of the following terms refers to movement of a body part anterior to the coronal plane?

Accepted Answer

A) Abduction 
B) Adduction 
C) Rotation 
D) Flexion 
E) Extension 
A) Abduction 
B) Adduction 
C) Rotation 
D) Flexion 
E) Extension

Question 11

What is the meaning of the term gomphoses?

Accepted Answer

A) An inherited condition when bone formation is incomplete 
B) Decreased calcification of bone 
C) A malignant tumor originating in connective tissue 
D) Pegs that fit into sockets and are held in place by fine collagen fibers 
E) Cartilage that looks like frosted glass and contains fine collagen fibers 
A) An inherited condition when bone formation is incomplete 
B) Decreased calcification of bone 
C) A malignant tumor originating in connective tissue 
D) Pegs that fit into sockets and are held in place by fine collagen fibers 
E) Cartilage that looks like frosted glass and contains fine collagen fibers

Question 12

The abbreviation Fx stands for

Accepted Answer

A) fixation. 
B) fracture. 
C) formation. 
D) failure. 
E) flexion. 
A) fixation. 
B) fracture. 
C) formation. 
D) failure. 
E) flexion.

Question 13

The manual adjustment of joints, particularly the spine, to maintain and restore health is performed by a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) orthopedic surgeon. 
B) chiropractor. 
C) physical therapist. 
D) physiatrist. 
E) osteopathic physician. 
A) orthopedic surgeon. 
B) chiropractor. 
C) physical therapist. 
D) physiatrist. 
E) osteopathic physician.

Question 14

The joint movement in which a person rotates his or her forearm so that the palm is facing upward is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The joint movement in which a person...

Question 15

The suffix in the term osteoclast means

Accepted Answer

A) build up. 
B) embryonic. 
C) break down. 
D) creation. 
E) bone. 
A) build up. 
B) embryonic. 
C) break down. 
D) creation. 
E) bone.

Question 16

Which of the following conditions is caused by the breakdown and eventual destruction of cartilage in a joint?

Accepted Answer

A) Rheumatoid arthritis 
B) Osteomalacia 
C) Gout 
D) Osteoarthritis 
E) Bursitis 
A) Rheumatoid arthritis 
B) Osteomalacia 
C) Gout 
D) Osteoarthritis 
E) Bursitis

Question 17

The patient complained of pain in the joint between the fingers and hand.The medical assistant would document this as pain in the ________ joints.

Accepted Answer

A) metacarpophalangeal 
B) temporomandibular 
C) acromoclavicular 
D) radiocarpal 
E) metatarsal 
A) metacarpophalangeal 
B) temporomandibular 
C) acromoclavicular 
D) radiocarpal 
E) metatarsal

Question 18

What are the four components of the skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

A) Bones, collagen, tendons, and ligaments 
B) Bones, tendons, muscles, and cartilage 
C) Spine, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage 
D) Collagen, cartilage, bones, and ligaments 
E) Ligaments, tendons, bones, and cartilage 
A) Bones, collagen, tendons, and ligaments 
B) Bones, tendons, muscles, and cartilage 
C) Spine, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage 
D) Collagen, cartilage, bones, and ligaments 
E) Ligaments, tendons, bones, and cartilage

Question 19

Choose the correct pronunciation of the medical term osteomalacia.

Accepted Answer

A) ost-ee-oh-MAL-aye-sha 
B) OS-tee-oh-mah-LAY-shee-ah 
C) os-TEO-may-lay-see-AH 
D) OST-ee-oh-mal-ah-SEE-ah 
E) os-TEE-oh-may-lay-sha 
A) ost-ee-oh-MAL-aye-sha 
B) OS-tee-oh-mah-LAY-shee-ah 
C) os-TEO-may-lay-see-AH 
D) OST-ee-oh-mal-ah-SEE-ah 
E) os-TEE-oh-may-lay-sha

Question 20

The two minerals stored by the skeletal system are

Accepted Answer

A) calcium and phosphorus. 
B) calcium and iron. 
C) sodium and potassium. 
D) magnesium and zinc. 
E) calcium and chlorine. 
A) calcium and phosphorus. 
B) calcium and iron. 
C) sodium and potassium. 
D) magnesium and zinc. 
E) calcium and chlorine.

Exam 14: Skeletal System

The process of removing a limb, a part of a limb, a breast, or some other projecting part of the body is called a(n)________.

Choose the statement the correctly describes the condition achondroplasia.

Choose the correct plural form of the singular medical term scapula.

In the term detoxification, identify the prefix and its meaning.

Choose the correct pronunciation of the medical term vertebral.

An exaggerated thoracic curvature of the vertebral column is called

The three vitamins needed for bone growth are

The term which refers to an opening through a structure is

Choose the correctly spelled term that refers to the shaft of a long bone.

Which of the following terms refers to movement of a body part anterior to the coronal plane?

What is the meaning of the term gomphoses?

The abbreviation Fx stands for

The manual adjustment of joints, particularly the spine, to maintain and restore health is performed by a(n)

The joint movement in which a person rotates his or her forearm so that the palm is facing upward is called ________.

The suffix in the term osteoclast means

Which of the following conditions is caused by the breakdown and eventual destruction of cartilage in a joint?

The patient complained of pain in the joint between the fingers and hand.The medical assistant would document this as pain in the ________ joints.

What are the four components of the skeletal system?

Choose the correct pronunciation of the medical term osteomalacia.

The two minerals stored by the skeletal system are

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