Medical Terminology for Musculoskeletal Disorders Quiz

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#1

Which term refers to the surgical repair of a joint?

Arthroscopy
Osteotomy
Arthroplasty
Myoplasty
#2

What is the medical term for the inflammation of a tendon?

Myalgia
Myositis
Tendinitis
Osteitis
#3

What is the medical term for the condition commonly known as 'tennis elbow'?

Carpal tunnel syndrome
Golfer's elbow
Cubital tunnel syndrome
Lateral epicondylitis
#4

Which type of fracture results in the bone breaking into several pieces?

Greenstick fracture
Comminuted fracture
Compression fracture
Avulsion fracture
#5

Which medical term describes the condition of the softening of bone tissue?

Osteomalacia
Osteogenesis
Osteoporosis
Osteosclerosis
#6

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the abnormal curvature of the spine in the lateral plane?

Kyphosis
Lordosis
Scoliosis
Spondylosis
#7

What is a common symptom of osteoarthritis?

Joint swelling
Muscle weakness
Bone fractures
Cognitive impairment
#8

What is the medical term for the condition characterized by the abnormal stiffening and immobility of a joint?

Ankylosis
Contracture
Atrophy
Dystrophy
#9

Which structure connects muscle to bone?

Tendon
Ligament
Cartilage
Fascia
#10

Which condition is characterized by the inflammation of the bursa?

Bursitis
Tendonitis
Myositis
Arthritis
#11

Which bone is commonly referred to as the collarbone?

Scapula
Clavicle
Femur
Tibia
#12

What is the term for the abnormal forward curvature of the spine in the thoracic region?

Lordosis
Scoliosis
Kyphosis
Spondylosis
#13

Which joint is commonly affected by carpal tunnel syndrome?

Elbow
Hip
Knee
Wrist
#14

What is the term for the medical specialty focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders?

Orthopedics
Rheumatology
Endocrinology
Neurology
#15

What is the term for the process of surgically replacing a joint with an artificial prosthesis?

Arthroscopy
Arthroplasty
Osteotomy
Tenotomy

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