Lesson 10 Quiz: Musculoskeletal System

The combining form referring to the fluid-filled sac that allows for easy movement of one part of a joint over another is:

In the medical term intra/crani/al, the prefix means:

The combining form referring to the organ made up of hard connective tissue with a dense outer layer and a spongy inner layer is:

The combining form that completes the term _____/itis, which means inflammation of cartilage, is:

In the medical term necr/osis, the word root means:

The combining form that completes the medical term _____/arthr/itis, which means inflammation of the vertebral joints, is:

The medical term meaning muscular pain is:

The medical term osteopenia is defined as a(n):

The medical term that means surgical puncture of a joint to remove fluid is:

After experiencing a knee injury, Wesley Vest visits a physician who specializes in the study and treatment of diseases and abnormalities of the musculoskeletal system. This specialist is called a(n):

The abbreviation referring to a group of hereditary diseases characterized by degeneration of muscle and weakness is:

The abbreviation EMG refers to a diagnostic test. This test produces a:

Mia Ng fell from a ladder and broke her left upper leg bone. On her case history, the emergency department physician uses this notation to describe her injury: L femoral _______.

Match each medical term with its definition using drag and drop.

Narrowing of the spinal canal with compression of nerve roots is:

 Occurring predominantly in post-menopausal women, a disease that can lead to an increase in fractures of the ribs, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae, and hips and wrists is called:

Characterized by a crooked, curved vertebral column, _____ may develop as a result of genetic defects or disease.

 A disease in which an excessive amount of uric acid in the blood causes sodium urate crystals to be deposited in the joints is:

Aidan, a new computer programmer, begins experiencing pain, tingling, and numbness in portions of the hand and fingers. Through the wellness program at his work, a physical therapist teaches him exercises to prevent this common nerve entrapment disorder. This disorder is called:

Increasingly common in the aging population, inflammation of the bone and joint may be prevented with exercise and maintaining a healthy weight. This condition is called: