Deck 4: The Skeletal System: The Essentials of the Language of Orthopedics

Question 1

In the word detoxification, what is the prefix and what does the prefix mean?

A)The prefix is de-, and it means pertaining to.
B)The prefix is -toxi-, and it means poison.
C)The prefix is de-, and it means from, out of.
D)The prefix is -fication, and it means remove.
E)The prefix is detox-, and it means substance.

Answer 1

The prefix is de-, and it means from, out of.

Question 2

What word refers to the fatty, blood-forming tissue in the cavities of long bones?

A)Lacuna
B)Matrix
C)Cortex
D)Marrow
E)Periosteum

Answer 2

Periosteum

Question 3

Which of the following is the correct plural for one of the bones of the spinal column?

A)Cervicles
B)Lumbars
C)Laminae
D)Thoraces
E)Vertebrae

Answer 3

Vertebrae

Question 4

What determines the classification of bones?

A)Size
B)Shape
C)Location in the body
D)Function
E)Density

Question 5

Which of the following terms refers to the same disease process as rickets?

A)Achondroplasia
B)Osteomalacia
C)Osteopenia
D)Sarcoma
E)Osteomyelitis

Question 6

The word element that means cell is:

A)blast.
B)genesis.
C)clast.
D)cyte.
E)osteo.

Question 7

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

A)osteoporosis.
B)osteomalacia.
C)osteoneogenesis.
D)osteogenic sarcoma.
E)osteomyelitis.

Question 8

What is the job of the orthopedic technologist?

A)Working under the direction of a physical therapist to assist in the application of physical therapy.
B)Focusing on manual manipulation of joints, particularly the spine.
C)Evaluating and treating pain, disease, or injury by physical therapeutic measures.
D)Assisting orthopedic surgeons in their treatment of patients.
E)Designing orthopedic appliances such as artificial limbs.

Question 9

In the term osteomyelitis, how many word elements are present?

A)Four
B)Two
C)Five
D)Three
E)One

Question 10

Cells that produce the new bone tissue are called:

A)medullary cells.
B)osteoblasts.
C)osteogenerators.
D)osteocytes.
E)osteoclasts.

Question 11

The term that means pertaining to the neck region is:

A)tendon.
B)ligament.
C)fascia.
D)collagen.
E)cervical.

Question 12

Which of the following terms refers to the shaft of a long bone and is spelled correctly?

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

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true regarding the functions of the skeletal system?

A)The skull protects the tongue and teeth.
B)Muscles are not attached to bones; they are responsible for movement.
C)The bones of the ribs, wrists, and ankles hold up the body.
D)The vertebral column protects the spinal cord.
E)Tendons support and hold bones together.

Question 14

What are the four components of the skeletal system?

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 15

Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the function of the skeletal system?

A)The four components are the bones, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.
B)The jawbone supports the eyes.
C)Bone remove toxins such as lead and radium from the blood.
D)Bone marrow produces cells that function in the immune system.
E)The skeletal system protects internal organs of the body.

Question 16

In general, the blood supply to bones is:

A)slow because of the density of most bones.
B)such that most bones take a long time to heal.
C)dependent upon movement of the body.
D)via blood vessels that travel through canals.
E)generated from the bone marrow.

Question 17

What does the prefix in the term periosteum mean?

A)Around
B)Bone structure
C)Creation of new bone
D)Bone structure.
E)Membrane covering bone

Question 18

Which of the following is the bone that forms the prominence of the cheek?

A)Mastoid
B)Medulla
C)Zygoma
D)Acromion process
E)Trochanter

Question 19

The fibrous band that connects muscle to bone is called a:

A)cartilage.
B)hormones.
C)muscle.
D)ligament.
E)tendon.

Question 20

In the word epiphysis, the root means :

A)above.
B)within.
C)growth.
D)pertaining to.
E)embryo.

Question 21

The term comminuted fracture refers to a bone that:

A)is splintered.
B)is broken into pieces.
C)is not really broken.
D)falls out of the limb.
E)is destroyed permanently.

Question 22

Heberden nodules are associated with which bone condition?

A)Bunion
B)Rickets
C)Colles fracture
D)Osteomyelitis
E)Osteoarthritis

Question 23

In the medical term Colles fracture, Colles is an example of a(n):

A)prefix.
B)anatomic term.
C)eponym.
D)abbreviation.
E)acronym.

Question 24

Which condition is characterized by an abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column?

A)Muscular dystrophy
B)Myasthenia gravis
C)Rheumatism
D)Scoliosis
E)Osteoporosis

Question 25

What type of fracture occurs when the bone is broken but the skin is not broken?

A)Closed
B)Complete
C)Comminuted
D)Pathologic
E)Oblique

Question 26

The condition rheumatism is described as:

A)inflammation of the synovial sacs.
B)a posterior curve of the thoracic spine.
C)decreased calcification of bone.
D)fixation of a joint.
E)pain in various parts of the musculoskeletal system.

Question 27

Temporal bones form the ______ of the _______.

A)ankles; feet
B)wrists; hands
C)knees; legs
D)sides of and part of the base; cranium
E)vertebrae; back

Question 28

When a fragment of a fractured bone breaks the skin, or when a wound extends to the site of the fracture, it is a(n):

A)compression fracture.
B)linear fracture.
C)spiral fracture.
D)open fracture.
E)displaced fracture.

Question 29

Bone healing occurs in four steps.Which of the following steps of bone healing happens last?

A)A hematoma forms.
B)Osteoblasts produce compact bone.
C)Osteoclasts dissolve the rough edges of the fracture and other bone debris.
D)Osteocytes develop, and then eventually the new bone fuses together the segments of the fracture.
E)A callus forms.

Question 30

The medical term that means separation of normally joined parts.

A)arthrodesis
B)brace
C)diastasis
D)prosthesis
E)arthrocentesis

Question 31

Which of the following is the correct definition for deformity?

A)Completely out of joint.
B)Incomplete dislocation.
C)Turning the hand, volar side down.
D)Remove by suction.
E)Permanent structural deviation from normal.

Question 32

Which of the following bones, located at the back of the skull, is spelled correctly?

A)Vomer
B)Parietal
C)Parietall
D)Ocsipital
E)Occipital

Question 33

The shaft of a long bone is called:

A)AIDS.
B)lupus erythematosus.
C)epiphysis.
D)osteoarthritis.
E)diaphysis.

Question 34

In the term sphenoid, what does the suffix mean?

A)Bolt or nail
B)Bind together
C)Resemble
D)Pertaining to
E)Fiber

Question 35

What is the name of the joint that connects the mandible to the temporal bone at the base of the skull?

A)Temporalis joint
B)Vomer-maxillary joint
C)Temporomandibular joint
D)Medial mandibular joint
E)Anterior maxillary joint

Question 36

Incomplete bone formation, leading to fragile, easily broken bones, is called:

A)osteomyelitis.
B)sarcoma.
C)phalanges.
D)metatarsals.
E)osteogenesis imperfecta.

Question 37

Osteopathy means :

A)fibrous bands.
B)practitioner of osteopathy.
C)medical practice based on maintaining the balance of the body.
D)bone repair.
E)bone fracture.

Question 38

What is the definition of dislocation?

A)Joint that is partly out of place.
B)Permanent structural deviation from normal.
C)Lateral deviation of the vertebral column.
D)Bones are completely out of joint.
E)Systematic disease affecting many joints.

Question 39

In a greenstick fracture, what has occurred to the bone?

A)The fractured bones are out of alignment.
B)The bone is broken into at least two fragments.
C)The bone is partially fractured, with one side broken and the other bent.
D)The bone is broken into several larger pieces and several small fragments.
E)The vertebra is fractured.

Question 40

Whiplash is a(n):

A)abnormal spinal curvature.
B)symptoms caused by sudden uncontrolled extension and flexion of the neck.
C)abnormal medial curve in the lumbar region.
D)exaggerated lateral curve in the cervical region.
E)abnormal lateral curve in the coccyx.

Question 41

The fibrous structure that attaches bone to bone is a:

A)meniscus.
B)tendon.
C)muscle.
D)bursa.
E)ligament.

Question 42

Chiropractors focus on:

A)setting broken bones.
B)assisting nursing.
C)manual adjustment of joints.
D)prevention and correction of injuries.
E)assisting orthopedic surgeons.

Question 43

The first region of the vertebral column, from the top, is the:

A)ligaments.
B)cervical.
C)coccyx.
D)thoracic.
E)sacral.

Question 44

In the term sarcoma, the root means :

A)against.
B)around.
C)flesh.
D)with.
E)same.

Question 45

The word rickets means :

A)away from.
B)to twist.
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 46

In the word sarcoma, what does the suffix mean?

A)Deficient
B)Without
C)Tumor, mass
D)Flesh
E)Deficient.

Question 47

The suffix in the word chiropractor means :

A)evaluation.
B)straight.
C)a doer.
D)muscle.
E)disease.

Question 48

Physical therapists perform which of the following function(s) for a patient?

A)They evaluate and treat pain, disease, or injury by physical therapeutic measures.
B)They accomplish reduction of broken limbs.
C)They assist orthopedic surgeons.
D)They focus on manual adjustment of joints.
E)They assist in the administration of anesthesia.

Question 49

In what condition is the normal forward curvature of the lumbar spine exaggerated?

A)Fenestrated
B)Avulsion
C)Foramen
D)Herniation
E)Lordosis

Question 50

Osteopenia is the medical term for:

A)fracture.
B)rotator cuff tear.
C)separation.
D)stiffening of the bones.
E)low bone density.

Question 51

Which of the following terms comes from the Greek word meaning skull?

A)Concha
B)Cranium
C)Cortex
D)Zygoma
E)Palatine

Question 52

The axial skeleton is the _______ axis of the body.

A)proximal
B)plantar
C)midline
D)upright
E)distal

Question 53

The suffix in the word detoxification means :

A)remove.
B)replace.
C)take out.
D)fix.
E)disease.

Question 54

Which of the following health professionals is the only one with a medical degree? (MD)

A)Podiatrist
B)Orthopedic technologist
C)Physical therapy assistants
D)Chiropractors
E)Orthopedists

Question 55

The term arthrocentesis means :

A)removal of injured or necrotic tissue.
B)visual examination of the interior of a joint.
C)inflammation of a tendon.
D)aspiration of fluid from a joint.
E)swelling at the base of the big toe.

Question 56

Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?

A)Support
B)Detoxification
C)Excretion
D)Protection
E)Mineral storage and balance

Question 57

The medical term that means x-ray of a joint after injection of a contrast medium:

A)amputation.
B)radiotherapy.
C)arthoscopy.
D)labrum.
E)arthrography.

Question 58

Inflammation of the synovial sacs of fluid that surround a joint:

A)rheumatism.
B)bursitis.
C)osteoarthritis.
D)rickets.
E)heberden nodules.

Question 59

Most bones are well supplied with blood.The blood vessels travel through bone in a system called the ______ canals.

A)hollie
B)short
C)haversian
D)marrow
E)hannover

Question 60

An osteopathic physician has what kind of degree?

A)Doctor of Podiatry
B)Doctor of Osteopathy
C)Doctor of Osteitis
D)Doctor of Homeopathy
E)Doctor of Orthopedics

Question 61

The medical term for low bone density is:

A)osteopenia.
B)osteoporosis.
C)osteomuyelitis.
D)achondroplasia.
E)osteogenesis.

Question 62

The most common form of malignant bone tumor is:

A)imperfect.
B)osteomalacia.
C)sarcoma.
D)osteogenic sarcoma.
E)osteomyelitis.

Question 63

The physical therapist performed ________ to remove the dead tissue.

A)hyperflexion
B)diastasis
C)debridement
D)supination
E)splinting

Question 64

Inflammation of the synovial membrane along with joint destruction is associated with which disease?

A)Rheumatoid arthritis
B)Bursitis
C)Diastasis
D)Osteogenesis imperfecta
E)Prepatellar tendonitis

Question 65

In the medical term, the achondroplasia, the root means :

A)development.
B)bone.
C)cartilage.
D)deficiency.
E)without.

Question 66

The spinal cord lies protected in the:

A)thoracic cavity.
B)rib cage.
C)skull.
D)vertebral canal of the vertebral column.
E)lumbar canal.

Question 67

The fibrocartilage found between vertebrae are termed:

A)phalanges.
B)spinous processes.
C)intervertebral discs.
D)menisci.
E)foramina.

Question 68

Osteomalacia is also known as _______ in children.

A)achondroplasia
B)osteogenesis
C)osteomyelitis
D)osteoporosis
E)rickets

Question 69

A common fracture of the radius just above the wrist joint is called a ________________fracture.

A)haversian
B)heberden
C)colles
D)fallopian
E)pallatine

Question 70

The medical term chondrosarcoma means :

A)malignant tumor originating in bone-producing cells.
B)malignant tumor originating in connective tissue.
C)benign tumor of fat cells.
D)malignant tumor originating in cartilage cells.
E)benign tumor of muscle tissue.

Question 71

Betty was seen on campus with her friend Cathy, who was an achondroplastic ______.

A)imperfecta
B)osteomalacia
C)sarcoma
D)giant
E)dwarf

Question 72

Which of the following joints is very unstable and prone to dislocation?

A)Hip joint
B)Elbow joint
C)Shoulder joint
D)Knee joint
E)Tempromandibular joint

Question 73

When the ball of the humerus slips completely out of the scapula's socket what will occur?

A)Fracture of the humerus
B)Shoulder separation
C)Shoulder dislocation
D)Shoulder subluxation
E)Fracture of the scapula

Question 74

Your upper arm extends from your shoulder to your elbow and contains only one bone - the _______________.

A)femur
B)radius
C)humerus
D)clavicle
E)scapula

Question 75

An exaggerated posterior curve of the thoracic vertebrae is a condition called:

A)rickets.
B)kyphosis.
C)whiplash.
D)lordosis.
E)pronation.

Question 76

What do you call two bones that articulate?

A)A subluxation
B)A joint
C)A dislocation
D)A capitulum
E)A trochlear

Question 77

Inflammation of the bone and bone marrow is:

A)arthritis.
B)osteomyelitis.
C)sarcoma.
D)osteoporosis.
E)rickets.

Question 78

Which terms can be associated with the shoulder girdle?

A)Patella and malleolus
B)Elbow and humerus
C)Cervical and thoracic
D)Scapula and clavicle
E)Femur and tibia

Question 79

Another term meaning scapulae is:

A)collarbones.
B)kneecap.
C)shoulder blades.
D)ankle bones.
E)elbow.

Question 80

The medical term that means decreased calcification of bone:

A)osteosarcoma.
B)rheumatism.
C)cancellous.
D)foramina.
E)osteopenia.