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Medical Terminology and Root Words in Musculoskeletal System Quiz

#1

Which term refers to the surgical removal of part of a bone?

Osteotomy
Explanation

Surgical removal of bone part

#2

What is the medical term for a fracture that does not break the skin?

Simple fracture
Explanation

Fracture without skin breakage

#3

What does the root 'myo' in 'myalgia' indicate?

Muscle
Explanation

Muscle

#4

Which term refers to the inflammation of a bursa?

Bursitis
Explanation

Inflammation of bursa

#5

What is the medical term for the abnormal lateral curvature of the spine?

Scoliosis
Explanation

Abnormal spine curvature

#6

Which term refers to the surgical fusion of two or more vertebrae?

Spinal fusion
Explanation

Vertebrae fusion

#7

What is the medical term for the outermost layer of bone tissue?

Periosteum
Explanation

Outer bone tissue layer

#8

Which term refers to the degenerative joint disease characterized by the breakdown of joint cartilage and underlying bone?

Osteoarthritis
Explanation

Degenerative joint disease

#9

Which term refers to the surgical repair of a joint?

Arthroplasty
Explanation

Surgical joint repair

#10

What does the root 'osteo' in 'osteoporosis' indicate?

Bone
Explanation

Bone

#11

What does the root 'arthro' in 'arthroscopy' refer to?

Joint
Explanation

Joint

#12

What is the medical term for the condition of the bones becoming porous and brittle due to loss of tissue?

Osteoporosis
Explanation

Porous, brittle bones due to tissue loss

#13

What is the medical term for the condition commonly known as a 'slipped disc'?

Herniated disc
Explanation

Slipped disc

#14

Which root word means 'movement'?

Kinesio
Explanation

Movement

#15

What does the root 'myelo' in 'myelopathy' denote?

Bone marrow
Explanation

Bone marrow

#16

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

Ligamentoplasty
Explanation

Surgical ligament repair

#17

What does the root 'chondro' in 'chondromalacia' indicate?

Cartilage
Explanation

Cartilage

#18

Which term refers to the surgical repair of a muscle?

Myoplasty
Explanation

Surgical muscle repair

#19

What is the medical term for the condition involving the wearing away of joint cartilage over time?

Osteoarthritis
Explanation

Cartilage wear over time

#20

Which of the following terms refers to the surgical removal of a vertebral lamina?

Laminectomy
Explanation

Vertebral lamina removal

#21

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

Tenoplasty
Explanation

Surgical tendon repair

#22

What does the term 'arthroplasty' specifically involve?

Joint replacement
Explanation

Joint replacement

#23

What is the medical term for the condition characterized by inflammation of a joint due to excessive uric acid in the body?

Gout
Explanation

Joint inflammation due to uric acid

#24

What is the medical term for the condition involving the abnormal lateral curvature of the spine in the thoracic region?

Kyphosis
Explanation

Abnormal spine curvature (thoracic)

#25

What does the term 'myasthenia' mean?

Muscle weakness
Explanation

Muscle weakness

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