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Medical Terminology for Musculoskeletal Disorders Quiz

#1

Which term refers to the surgical repair of a joint?

Arthroplasty
Explanation

Surgical joint repair procedure.

#2

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

Tendinitis
Explanation

Inflammation of a tendon.

#3

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

Lateral epicondylitis
Explanation

Medical term for 'tennis elbow'.

#4

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

Comminuted fracture
Explanation

Bone breaks into several pieces.

#5

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

Osteomalacia
Explanation

Softening of bone tissue.

#6

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

Scoliosis
Explanation

Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

#7

What is a common symptom of osteoarthritis?

Joint swelling
Explanation

Common symptom: Joint swelling.

#8

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

Ankylosis
Explanation

Abnormal stiffening and immobility of a joint.

#9

Which structure connects muscle to bone?

Tendon
Explanation

Structure connecting muscle to bone.

#10

Which condition is characterized by the inflammation of the bursa?

Bursitis
Explanation

Inflammation of the bursa.

#11

Which bone is commonly referred to as the collarbone?

Clavicle
Explanation

Commonly known as the collarbone.

#12

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

Kyphosis
Explanation

Abnormal forward curvature of the thoracic spine.

#13

Which joint is commonly affected by carpal tunnel syndrome?

Wrist
Explanation

Commonly affected by carpal tunnel syndrome.

#14

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

Orthopedics
Explanation

Medical specialty for musculoskeletal disorders.

#15

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

Arthroplasty
Explanation

Surgical joint replacement with an artificial prosthesis.

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