Deck 14: Skeletal System

Question 1

The word element that means cell is

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

Answer 1

-cyte.

Question 2

The term that means tissue consisting of contractile cells is

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

Answer 2

muscle.

Question 3

Which of the following diseases has the same pathologic effect on bones as rickets?

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

Answer 3

Osteomalacia

Question 4

What is the name of the bone that articulates with the tibia to form the ankle joint?

A)Talus
B)Calcaneus
C)Metatarsus
D)Fibula
E)Tarsus

Question 5

Which of the following characteristics is used to determine how a bone is classified?

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

Question 6

In the term endosteum, the prefix means

A)within.
B)surrounding.
C)enlarged.
D)bone.
E)tissue.

Question 7

In the term osteomyelitis, what does the root refer to?

A)Bone
B)Bone marrow
C)Inflammation
D)Infection
E)Muscle

Question 8

In the term detoxification, identify the prefix and its meaning.

A)de; pertaining to
B)toxi; poison
C)de; from, out of
D)fication; remove
E)detox; substance

Question 9

A person trained as an orthopedic technologist can be expected to

A)assist in the application of physical therapy.
B)manually manipulate joints, particularly the spine.
C)evaluate and treat pain, disease, or injury through physical therapeutic measures.
D)assist orthopedic surgeons in their treatment of patients.
E)design orthopedic appliances such as artificial limbs.

Question 10

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 11

Which of the following terms refers to the fatty, blood-forming tissue in the cavities of long bones?

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

Question 12

Which of the following disorders refers to the condition in which there is overstretching or tearing of the dense sheet of fascia that supports the arch of the foot?

A)Clubfoot
B)Achilles tendinitis
C)Plantar fasciitis
D)Tarsalitis
E)Pes planus

Question 13

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

A)The rib cage protects the intestines.
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 is the plural form of the singular medical term that refers to one of the bones of the spinal column?

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

Question 15

Bone growth is affected by all of the following factors EXCEPT

A)hydration.
B)hormones.
C)vitamins.
D)nutrition.
E)exercise.

Question 16

In the term periosteum, identify the prefix and its meaning.

A)peri; around
B)eum; bone structure
C)um; creation of new bone
D)osteum; bone structure
E)peri; membrane surrounding bone

Question 17

Cells that produce the matrix of new bone tissue are called

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

Question 18

Which of the following terms, meaning the specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and injuries to the foot, is spelled correctly?

A)Pediatry
B)Podiatry
C)Pedietry
D)Podiatrie
E)Podiatary

Question 19

Choose the correctly spelled term that refers to the shaft of a long bone.

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

Question 20

In the term epiphysis, what does the root mean?

A)Above
B)Within
C)Growth
D)Pertaining to
E)Embryo

Question 21

The medical term for the collarbone is the

A)humerus.
B)ulna.
C)scapula.
D)acromion.
E)clavicle.

Question 22

Choose the correct spelling for the long bone in the upper arm.

A)Humerous
B)Humeris
C)Heumerous
D)Humerious
E)Humerus

Question 23

A patient lying on his or her stomach is said to be in a ________ position.

Question 24

A type of bone fracture in which the bone breaks into several pieces is classified as a ________ fracture.

A)closed
B)complete
C)comminuted
D)pathologic
E)compression

Question 25

An inherited condition in which bone formation is incomplete, leading to fragile, easily broken bones is

A)osteoporosis.
B)osteomalacia.
C)osteogenesis imperfecta.
D)osteogenic sarcoma.
E)achondroplasia.

Question 26

Which of the following terms means an incomplete dislocation when some contact between joint surfaces remains?

A)Reduction
B)Transection
C)Subluxation
D)Rotation
E)Resection

Question 27

Which of the following terms refers to the surgical removal of hypertrophied connective tissue to release a contracture?

A)Arthrodesis
B)Arthroplasty
C)Fasciectomy
D)Amputation
E)Synovectomy

Question 28

Which of the following terms means fixation or stiffening of a joint by surgery?

A)Arthrocentesis
B)Arthrodesis
C)Arthroplasty
D)Arthroscopy
E)Arthrotomy

Question 29

In the term syndesmosis, what does the suffix mean?

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

Question 30

Which of the following bones, referring to the larger of the two bones of the lower leg, is spelled correctly?

A)Fibula
B)Fibia
C)Tibia
D)Tibea
E)Tebia

Question 31

Which of the following statements correctly describes the blood supply to bones?

A)The blood supply is slow because of the density of most bones.
B)Bones receive less blood than other structures and organs.
C)The blood flow through bones is dependent upon movement of the body.
D)Blood travels through the bone in a system of small canals.
E)The blood supply is generated from the bone marrow.

Question 32

What is the abbreviation for the classification of drugs such as ibuprofen, which are commonly used to treat musculoskeletal disorders?

A)DMD
B)NSAID
C)PCP
D)RICE
E)CBC

Question 33

In the term avascular necrosis, what does the term necrosis refer to?

A)Cut off
B)Non-weight-bearing
C)Without a blood supply
D)Death
E)Wasting

Question 34

Which of the following terms refers to movement of a body part anterior to the coronal plane?

A)Abduction
B)Adduction
C)Rotation
D)Flexion
E)Extension

Question 35

In the term meniscectomy, what does the suffix mean?

A)Excision
B)Anastomosis
C)Reduction
D)To splice
E)Incision

Question 36

Which of the following conditions is caused by the breakdown and eventual destruction of cartilage in a joint?

A)Rheumatoid arthritis
B)Osteomalacia
C)Gout
D)Osteoarthritis
E)Bursitis

Question 37

An abnormal lateral curvature of the vertebral column is called ________.

Question 38

Sutures between the bones occur in which of the following areas of the body?

A)Ankles
B)Wrists
C)Knees
D)Skull
E)Vertebrae

Question 39

What is the plural form of the medical term that means disc of connective tissue cartilage between the bones of a joint, for example, in the knee joint?

A)Meniscus
B)Menisci
C)Meniscuses
D)Menisca
E)Meniscae

Question 40

The term which refers to an opening through a structure is

A)fenestrated.
B)avulsion.
C)foramen.
D)herniation.
E)intervertebral.

Question 41

A patient has a rash on the flat anterior surface of the hand.The physician writes in the patient's medical record that the patient has a ________ rash.

A)plantar.
B)palmar.
C)dorsal.
D)hypothenaral.
E)thenaral.

Question 42

What is the meaning of the term gomphoses?

A)An inherited condition when bone formation is incomplete
B)Decreased calcification of bone
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 43

The two minerals stored by the skeletal system are

A)calcium and phosphorus.
B)calcium and iron.
C)sodium and potassium.
D)magnesium and zinc.
E)calcium and chlorine.

Question 44

The medical terms for upper jawbone and lower jawbone are

A)concha, ethmoid
B)mandible, masseter
C)zygoma, occipital
D)maxilla, mandible
E)parietal, palatine

Question 45

In the term adduction, the prefix means

A)against.
B)toward.
C)above.
D)below.
E)around.

Question 46

The root in the term sarcoma means

A)sacrum.
B)without.
C)tumor, mass.
D)flesh.
E)deficient.

Question 47

In the term osteopenia, the suffix means

A)abnormal condition.
B)deficiency.
C)creation.
D)storage.
E)breakdown.

Question 48

A fracture that occurs at a site already weakened by a disease process such as cancer is called a ________ fracture.

Question 49

The term that means surgical puncture to remove fluid from a joint is ________.

Question 50

In the term interphalangeal, the prefix means

A)between.
B)within.
C)alongside.
D)above.
E)around.

Question 51

Bony lumps on the terminal phalanx of the fingers, called Heberden nodes, are often associated with which of the following conditions?

A)Rheumatoid arthritis
B)Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
C)Dupuytren contracture
D)Osteoarthritis
E)Rheumatism

Question 52

An exaggerated thoracic curvature of the vertebral column is called

A)lordosis.
B)scoliosis.
C)kyphosis.
D)whiplash.
E)herniation.

Question 53

A surgical procedure involving the complete replacement of the hip joint with a metal prosthesis is called a(n)________.

Question 54

A disease which occurs most commonly in women, with onset between the ages of 20 and 50, and characterized by destruction of joint surfaces, joint capsule, and ligaments causing marked deformity and joint instability is

A)rheumatism.
B)osteoarthritis.
C)rheumatoid arthritis.
D)Dupuytren contracture.
E)tenosynovitis

Question 55

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

A)osteogenesis.
B)osteomalacia.
C)osteoclasis.
D)osteoporosis.
E)osteomyelitis.

Question 56

The manual adjustment of joints, particularly the spine, to maintain and restore health is performed by a(n)

A)orthopedic surgeon.
B)chiropractor.
C)physical therapist.
D)physiatrist.
E)osteopathic physician.

Question 57

An abbreviation that refers to a wear and tear disease caused by the breakdown and eventual destruction of cartilage in a joint, such as osteoarthritis, is

A)RA.
B)THR.
C)DJD.
D)PIP.
E)BMD.

Question 58

The vertebrae that pertain to the neck region are called ________ vertebrae.

Question 59

The correct spelling of the term that means an incomplete dislocation in which some contact between joint surfaces remains is

A)subluksation.
B)subluxation.
C)subluxashun.
D)subluction.
E)sublaction.

Question 60

An x-ray of a joint taken after the injection of a contrast medium into the joint is called a(n)

A)arthroscopy.
B)arthroplasty.
C)arthrocentesis.
D)arthrography.
E)arthrodesis.

Question 61

The joint movement in which a person rotates his or her forearm so that the palm is facing upward is called ________.

Question 62

The suffix in the term osteoclast means

A)build up.
B)embryonic.
C)break down.
D)creation.
E)bone.

Question 63

The process of removing a limb, a part of a limb, a breast, or some other projecting part of the body is called a(n)________.

Question 64

In the term metacarpal, what does the prefix mean?

A)Below
B)Behind
C)Above
D)After
E)Around

Question 65

In the term achondroplasia, what does the suffix mean?

A)Without
B)Formation
C)Growth
D)Cartilage
E)Surgical repair

Question 66

The plural form of the singular term that means a bone of a finger or toe is

A)phalanx.
B)phalanges.
C)phalanices.
D)phalangis.
E)phalangia.

Question 67

The term which means creation of new bone is ________.

Question 68

The suffix in the term sarcoma means

A)tumor.
B)sacrum.
C)flesh.
D)cancer.
E)muscle.

Question 69

A type of fracture, occurring most commonly in children, in which one side of the bone is partially broken and the other side is bent is called a(n)________ fracture.

A)hairline
B)greenstick
C)spiral
D)incomplete
E)impacted

Question 70

Women at risk for developing osteoporosis should have a bone mineral density (BMD)screening using which of the following procedures?

A)MRI
B)CT
C)FDA
D)PET
E)DEXA

Question 71

The fibrous band that connects muscle to bone is a

A)tendon.
B)ligament.
C)fascia.
D)periosteum.
E)cartilage.

Question 72

The root in the term orthopedic means

A)Pertaining to
B)Bone
C)Straight
D)Specialist
E)Child

Question 73

The adjective form of the term thorax is

A)thoraxial.
B)thoraxic.
C)thoracic.
D)thoracal.
E)thoraxical.

Question 74

The term which means muscle shortening due to spasm or fibrosis is

A)contracture.
B)deformity.
C)instability.
D)flexor.
E)stenosis.

Question 75

The three vitamins needed for bone growth are

A)vitamin K, vitamin E, and vitamin C.
B)vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin D.
C)vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K.
D)vitamin D, vitamin E, and vitamin K.
E)vitamin A, vitamin B, and vitamin C.

Question 76

The root in the term hematoma means

A)tumor, mass.
B)liver.
C)blood.
D)red blood cell.
E)striated muscle.

Question 77

The term resorption means

A)bone formation.
B)bone loss.
C)storage of calcium.
D)reabsorption of fluid.
E)circulation of blood.

Question 78

The abbreviation for the joint that acts like a hinge when one opens and closes the mouth is

A)DJD.
B)PIP.
C)MMJ.
D)TMJ.
E)TTJ.

Question 79

The function of the intervertebral discs is to

A)keep the vertebral column straight.
B)provide cushioning for the vertebral column.
C)manufacture all blood cells.
D)hold bundles of nerves together as they leave the spinal cord.
E)provide support for blood vessels that nourish the spinal column.

Question 80

The visual examination of the interior of a joint is called an

A)arthroscope.
B)arthrography.
C)arthroplasty.
D)arthroscopy.
E)arthrocentesis.