Medical Terminology and Musculoskeletal Disorders Quiz

Arthro- is a prefix that denotes a relation to joints.

Arthritis is the medical term for inflammation of the joints.

Orthopedics focuses on the treatment of bone and joint disorders.

Amputation is the surgical removal of a limb or part of a limb.

Arthroplasty is the surgical repair of a joint.

A tendon is the tough, fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone.

Lordosis refers to the abnormal condition of increased curvature of the lumbar spine.

Tendinitis is the medical term for the condition commonly known as 'tennis elbow.'

Laminectomy is the surgical removal of a portion of the vertebral bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord.

Flexion refers to the bending or flexing of a limb or joint.

Scoliosis refers to the abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

The talus is not a bone in the human hand; it is in the foot.

A compound fracture is characterized by the bone penetrating the skin.

Numbness in the hand is a common symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak and brittle.

Ligamentoplasty is the surgical repair of a torn ligament.

Circular is not a type of bone fracture.

Ankylosis is the abnormal stiffening and immobility of a joint due to fusion of the bones.

A stress fracture is a crack or break in a bone that does not penetrate the skin.

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of cartilage.

The medical term for the thigh bone is the femur.

Kyphosis is the abnormal lateral curvature of the spine in the thoracic region.

The clavicle is commonly known as the 'collarbone.'

Bursitis involves the inflammation of a bursa sac near joints.

Genu valgum is the medical term for the condition commonly known as 'knock knees.'