Skeletal Pathology Terms

Question 1

chrondomalacia

Answer 1

abnormal softening of the cartilage

Question 2

osteomalacia

Answer 2

abnormal softening of the bone

Question 3

bursitis

Answer 3

inflammation of the bursa

Question 4

costochondritis

Answer 4

inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum

Question 5

osteomyelitis

Answer 5

inflammation of the bone and bone marrow

Question 6

arhtritis

Answer 6

inflammation of the joint

Question 7

sponylosis

Answer 7

spinal arthritis - abnormal condition of vertebrae

Question 8

osteoarthritis

Answer 8

inflammation of bone and joints; this is the common arthritis, old age and wear and tear type

Question 9

kyphosis

Answer 9

abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine when viewed laterally; hunchback

Question 10

lordosis

Answer 10

abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine; swayback

Question 11

scoliosis

Answer 11

abnormal lateral curvature of the spine; usually at least 2 curves

Question 12

ankylosis

Answer 12

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

Question 13

chonrdroma

Answer 13

a slow-growing benign tumor of cartilage

Question 14

myeloma

Answer 14

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

Question 15

osteochondroma

Answer 15

benign boney projection covered with cartilage

Question 16

osteoporosis

Answer 16

marked loss of bone density and increase in bone porosity, associated with aging

Question 17

osteopenia

Answer 17

thinner-than-average bone density