Chapter 3

Question 1

Allogenic

Answer 1

Bone marrow transplant where recipient receives bone marrow from a compatible donor

Question 2

Anklylosing spondylitis

Answer 2

Form of rheumatoid arthritis, causes inflammation of joints between vertebrae

Question 3

Arthrodesis

Answer 3

Aka surgical ankylosis, surgical infusion of two bones to stiffen a joint

Question 4

Arthroscopy

Answer 4

Minimally invasive procedure for treatment of interior of a joint

Question 5

Autologous

Answer 5

Bone marrow transplant using patients own bone marrow that was harvested before treatment began

Question 6

Chondroma

Answer 6

Slow growing benign tumor derived from cartilage cells

Question 7

Chondromalacia

Answer 7

Abnormal softening of cartilage

Question 8

Comminuted Fracture

Answer 8

Fracture in which bone is splintered or crushed

Question 9

Compression fracture

Answer 9

Fracture in which bone is pressed upon self

Question 10

Costochondritis

Answer 10

Inflammation of cartilage that connects a rib to sternum

Question 11

Craniostenosis

Answer 11

Malformation of skull due to premature closure of cranial sutures

Question 12

Crepitation

Answer 12

Grating sound heard when to ends of a broken bone move together

Question 13

Dual x-Ray absorbtiometry

Answer 13

Low exposure radio graphic measurement of spine and hips to measure bone density

Question 14

Fibrous dysplasia

Answer 14

Bone disorder of unknown cause that destroys normal bone structure and replaces it with fibrous (scar-like) tissue

Question 15

Hallux valgus

Answer 15

Abnormal enlargement of joint at base of great toe

Question 16

Hemarthrosis

Answer 16

Blood within a joint

Question 17

Hemopoietic

Answer 17

Pertaining to the info of blood cells

Question 18

Internal fixation

Answer 18

Fracture treatment in which pins or plates are placed directly into the bone to hold broken pieces in place

Question 19

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 19

Autoimmune disorder affecting children aged 16 years or less with symptoms including stiffness, pain, fever, fatigue

Question 20

Kyphosis

Answer 20

Abnormal outward curvature of thoracic spine as viewed from side

Question 21

Laminectomy

Answer 21

Surgical removal of a lamina from vertebrae

Question 22

Lordosis

Answer 22

Abnormal increase in forward curvature of the lumbar spine

Question 23

Lumbago

Answer 23

Pain in the lumbar region of the spine

Question 24

Malleolus

Answer 24

Rounded bony projection on tibia and fibula on sides of each ankle joint

Question 25

Manubrium

Answer 25

Upper portion of sternum

Question 26

Metacarpals

Answer 26

Any of the 5 bones in the hand

Question 27

Metatarsals

Answer 27

Form the part of the foot to which the toes attach

Question 28

Myeloma

Answer 28

Type of cancer that occurs in blood making cells of red bone marrow

Question 29

Open fracture

Answer 29

Fracture in which bone is broken and open wound in skin

Question 30

Orthotic

Answer 30

Mechanical appliance such as leg brace or splint to control correct or compensate for impaired limb function

Question 31

Osteitis

Answer 31

Inflammation of bone

Question 32

Osteoarthritis

Answer 32

Type of arthritis most commonly associated w aging

Question 33

Osteochondroma

Answer 33

Benign bony projection covered w cartilage

Question 34

Osteoclasis

Answer 34

Surgical fracture of bone to correct a deformity

Question 35

Osteomalacia

Answer 35

Abnormal softening of the bones in adults

Question 36

Osteomyelitis

Answer 36

Inflammation of bone marrow and adjacent bone

Question 37

Osteonecrosis

Answer 37

Death of bone tissue due to insufficient blood supply

Question 38

Osteopenia

Answer 38

Thinner than average bone density

Question 39

Osteoporosis

Answer 39

Marked loss of bone density and increase in bone porosity frequently associated w aging

Question 40

Osteoporotic hip fracture

Answer 40

Fracture of ship weekend by osteoporosis that can occur spontaneously or as result of a fall

Question 41

Osteorrhapy

Answer 41

Surgical suturing or wiring together of bones

Question 42

Paget's disease

Answer 42

Bone disorder of unknown cause characterized by excessive breakdown of bone tissue followed by abnormal bone formation

Question 43

Pathological fracture

Answer 43

Occurs when a weakened bone breaks under normal strain

Question 44

Percutaneous vertebroplasty

Answer 44

Treatment of osteoporosis related compression fractures by injecting bone cement to stabilize

Question 45

Periostititis

Answer 45

Inflammation of periosteum shin splints

Question 46

Prosthesis

Answer 46

Sub for diseased or missing body part

Question 47

Rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 47

Chronic autoimmune disorder in which the synovial membranes and other body tissues are inflamed/thickened

Question 48

Rickets

Answer 48

Deficiency disease in children involving defective bone growth through vitamin d deficiency

Question 49

Scoliosis

Answer 49

Abnormal lateral curvature of spine

Question 50

Spina bifida

Answer 50

Congenital defect that occurs during early pregnancy in which spinal canal fails to close completely around spinal cord

Question 51

Spiral fracture

Answer 51

Fracture in which bone is twisted apart

Question 52

Spondylolisthesis

Answer 52

Forward slipping movement of body of one of lower lumbar vertebrae of vertabra below it

Question 53

Spondyliosis

Answer 53

Degenerative disorder that can cause the loss of normal spinal structure and function

Question 54

Subluxation

Answer 54

Partial displacement of bone from its joint

Question 55

Synovectomy

Answer 55

Surgical removal of synovial membrane from a joint

Question 56

Vertebrae

Answer 56

Any bones or segments composing the spinal column

Question 57

Acetabulum

Answer 57

Large circular cavity to form hip joint