Medical Terminology and Musculoskeletal Disorders Quiz

Explore musculoskeletal disorders with questions on joints, fractures, and orthopedic conditions. Challenge yourself in this informative quiz!

#1

What does the prefix 'arthro-' refer to in medical terminology?

Bone
Muscle
Joint
Skin
#2

Which of the following medical terms refers to inflammation of the joints?

Myalgia
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Tendinitis
#3

What does the term 'orthopedics' primarily focus on?

Skin disorders
Muscle injuries
Bone and joint disorders
Heart conditions
#4

Which of the following terms describes the surgical removal of a limb or part of a limb?

Amputation
Ligation
Debridement
Arthroscopy
#5

Which of the following terms refers to the surgical repair of a joint?

Osteotomy
Arthroplasty
Chondroplasty
Osteosynthesis
#6

What is the medical term for a condition characterized by abnormal lateral curvature of the spine?

Scoliosis
Lordosis
Kyphosis
Osteoporosis
#7

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the human hand?

Scaphoid
Talus
Hamate
Capitate
#8

What is the term for a fracture in which the bone penetrates the skin?

Greenstick fracture
Closed fracture
Compound fracture
Stress fracture
#9

Which of the following is a common symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome?

Swelling of the elbow
Pain in the shoulder
Numbness in the hand
Stiffness in the neck
#10

Which of the following terms describes a condition where bones become weak and brittle?

Osteoarthritis
Osteomyelitis
Osteomalacia
Osteoporosis
#11

What is the medical term for the thigh bone?

Femur
Tibia
Fibula
Patella
#12

What is the term for the abnormal lateral curvature of the spine that occurs in the thoracic region?

Lordosis
Kyphosis
Scoliosis
Spondylolisthesis
#13

Which of the following bones is commonly known as the 'collarbone'?

Scapula
Clavicle
Sternum
Radius
#14

Which of the following conditions involves the inflammation of a bursa sac typically found near joints?

Bursitis
Tendinitis
Myositis
Synovitis
#15

What is the medical term for the condition commonly known as 'knock knees'?

Genu valgum
Genu varum
Genu recurvatum
Genu flexum

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