Unit 3

Question 1

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Answer 1

Inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae (a form of Rheumatoid arthritis)

Question 2

Arthroscopy

Answer 2

visual examination of the internal structure of the joint

Question 3

Costochondristis

Answer 3

inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to a sternum

Question 4

Chondroma

Answer 4

slow growing benign tumor derived from cartilage cells

Question 5

Chondromalacia

Answer 5

abnormal softening of cartilage

Question 6

Osteochondroma

Answer 6

benign bony projection covered with cartilage

Question 7

Craniostenosis

Answer 7

malformation of the skull due to premature closure of the cranial sutures

Question 8

Arthrodesis

Answer 8

surgical fusion of two bones to stiffen a joint

Question 9

lordosis

Answer 9

abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine

Question 10

Kyphosis

Answer 10

abnormal increase in outward curvature of the thoracic spine

Question 11

Arthrolysis

Answer 11

surgical loosening of an ankylosed joint

Question 12

Myeloma

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Osteomyelitis

Answer 13

Inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent

Question 14

Scoliosis

Answer 14

abnormal lateral (sideways) curvature of the spine

Question 15

Osteitis

Answer 15

inflammation of a bone

Question 16

Osteomalacia

Answer 16

abnormal softening of bones

Question 17

Osteoclasis

Answer 17

surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity

Question 18

Osteopenia

Answer 18

thinner then average born density

Question 19

Osteoporosis

Answer 19

loss of bone density and increased bone porosity

Question 20

Periostitis

Answer 20

inflammation of the periosteum

Question 21

Spondylolisthesis

Answer 21

forward slipping movement of a lower lumbar vertebrae or sacrum

Question 22

Spondylosis

Answer 22

degenerative disorder that can cause loss of normal spinal structure and function

Question 23

Synovectomy

Answer 23

surgical removal of a synovial membrane from a joint

Question 24

Acetabulum

Answer 24

large circular cavity in each side of pelvis (hip joint)

Question 25

Manubrium

Answer 25

bony structure that forms middle portion of sternum

Question 26

Allogenic

Answer 26

originating within another

Question 27

compression fracture

Answer 27

caused when bone is compressed on itself

Question 28

fibrous dysplasia

Answer 28

bone disorder of unknown cause (destroys bones structure and replaces with scar-like tissue)

Question 29

Hemopoietic

Answer 29

pertaining to the formation of blood

Question 30

Laminectomy

Answer 30

surgical removal of a lamina (posterior portion of a vertebra)

Question 31

Metacarpals

Answer 31

five bones that form the palms of the hands

Question 32

Orthopedic surgeon

Answer 32

physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating bone, joint, and muscle diseases/ disorders

Question 33

Osteonecrosis

Answer 33

death of bone tissue from insufficient blood supply

Question 34

Paget's disease

Answer 34

bone disease of unknown cause, breakdown of bone tissue and abnormal bone formation

Question 35

Podiatrist

Answer 35

specialist in diagnosing and treating foot disorders

Question 36

Rickets

Answer 36

defective bone growth in children due to Vitamin D deficiency

Question 37

Subluxation

Answer 37

partial displacement of a bone from its joint

Question 38

Autologous

Answer 38

originating within an individual

Question 39

Crepiation

Answer 39

grating sound when ends of broken bone move together

Question 40

Hallux Valgus

Answer 40

abnormal enlargment of the joint at the base of the great toe

Question 41

Internal fixation

Answer 41

a fracture treatment using plates or pins to hold broken pieces in place

Question 42

Lumbago

Answer 42

pain of the lumbar region of the spine (low back pain)

Question 43

Metatarsals

Answer 43

5 bones that form the part of the foot where the toes are attached

Question 44

Orthotic

Answer 44

mechanical appliance used to control, correct, or compensate for impaired limb function

Question 45

Osteoporotic hip fracture

Answer 45

broken hip usually from osteoporosis

Question 46

pathologic fracture

Answer 46

weakened bone breaks under normal strain

Question 47

Prosthesis

Answer 47

substitute for diseased or missing body part

Question 48

Spina Bifida

Answer 48

congenital defect; spinal canal fails to close completely around spinal cord

Question 49

Vertebrae

Answer 49

26 bony units in the spinal column

Question 50

Comminuted fracture

Answer 50

bone is splintered or crushed

Question 51

dual x-ray absorptiometry

Answer 51

low exposure radiographic measurement of spine and hips to measure bone density

Question 52

Hemathrosis

Answer 52

blood within a joint

Question 53

Juvenile rheumatoid arthiritis

Answer 53

autoimmune disorder in children causing stiffness, pain, joint swelling, skin rash, fever, slowed growth, fatigue

Question 54

Malleolus

Answer 54

rounded bony projection on the tibia and fibula at either side of the ankle joint

Question 55

open fracture

Answer 55

bone is broken and there is open wound in skin

Question 56

Oseoarthiritis

Answer 56

inflammation of the joint (associated with aging)

Question 57

Osteorrhaphy

Answer 57

surgical suturing or wiring together of bones

Question 58

Percutaneous vertebroplasty

Answer 58

procedure to treat osteoporosis-related compression fractures

Question 59

Rheumatoid arthiritis

Answer 59

chronic autoimmune disorder; immune system attacks joints, organs, other body systems

Question 60

Spiral fracture

Answer 60

fracture caused by bone twisting apart