Exam 14: Skeletal System

A closed sac of synovial fluid that reduces friction between a soft tissue and a bone is called a

What is the plural form of the singular medical term that refers to one of the bones of the spinal column?

A painful arthritis of the big toe caused by a buildup of uric acid in the blood is

Bony lumps on the terminal phalanx of the fingers, called Heberden nodes, are often associated with which of the following conditions?

Choose the correct spelling for the long bone in the upper arm.

Construct a medical term that means cutting into the fascia.

Which of the following terms refers to the surgical removal of hypertrophied connective tissue to release a contracture?

A patient lying on his or her stomach is said to be in a ________ position.

The condition in which the bones become more porous, brittle, and fragile and are more likely to fracture is called

Women at risk for developing osteoporosis should have a bone mineral density (BMD)screening using which of the following procedures?

The correct spelling of the term that means an incomplete dislocation in which some contact between joint surfaces remains is

The root in the term hematoma means

A surgical procedure involving the complete replacement of the hip joint with a metal prosthesis is called a(n)________.

The function of the intervertebral discs is to

A synonym for Hallux valgus is

In the term osteomyelitis, what does the root refer to?

A type of fracture in which the skin over the fracture site is broken is called a(n)________ fracture.

An abbreviation that refers to a wear and tear disease caused by the breakdown and eventual destruction of cartilage in a joint, such as osteoarthritis, is

Which of the following terms means fixation or stiffening of a joint by surgery?

The abbreviation for the joint that acts like a hinge when one opens and closes the mouth is