Lesson 2 Quiz Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is the medical term for the bones of the fingers and toes?
phalange
What is a repetitive stress disorder?
an injury to the nervous or musculoskeletal system caused by repetitive motions, vibrations, or compressions
Which muscles are under voluntary control?
skeletal
What is a pulling force exerted on a limb in an effort to return the bone to normal alignment?
traction
What is the term for a surgical repair of a damaged joint?
arthroplasty
What is the disease in which bone loss causes bones to become fragile and prone to fractures?
osteoporosis
What is an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine?
scoliosis
Hemopoietic tissue in bone marrow manufactures what?
blood cells
What acts as a lubricant to make the smooth movement of a joint possible?
synovial fluid
What is a surgical incision into the skull?
craniotomy
What is a fracture in which the bone is crusthed or splintered into small pieces?
comminuted
What is the term for a medical device, such as a shoe insert or leg brace?
orthotic
What is another name for the kneecap
patella
What separates and cushions the vertebrae from each other?
disks
What is paralysis of one side of the body?
hemiplegia
What is inflammation of tissues surrounding the elbow that is common in people who play tennis or golf?
epicondylitis
What is the surgical suturing together of the divided ends of a tendon?
tenorrhaphy
What is the acronym for a type of surgery to repair a broken bone?
ORIF
A person with ataxia would exhibit what type of muscle movement?
shaky and unsteady
Studying the work environment with the goal of reducing injuries and stress is known as what?
ergonomics
What is another name for lower back?
lumbar region
What is a type of arthritis that is caused by uric acid crystals in the joint?
gout
What is the total displacement of a bone from its joint?
dislocation
What is the medical term for the tailbone?
coccyx
