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Medical Terminology for Musculoskeletal System Quiz

#1

Which term refers to the surgical removal of a limb or a part of a limb?

Amputation
Explanation

Surgical removal of a limb or part of it.

#2

What is the medical term for a bony outgrowth or lumpy deposit that develops on the edge of a bone?

Osteophyte
Explanation

Bony outgrowth on bone's edge.

#3

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

Scoliosis
Explanation

Abnormal spine curvature.

#4

What is the medical term for the condition characterized by the inflammation of a bursa?

Bursitis
Explanation

Bursa inflammation.

#5

What is the medical term for the condition characterized by the degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone, often leading to pain and stiffness?

Osteoarthritis
Explanation

Joint cartilage and bone degeneration.

#6

What does the term 'arthralgia' mean?

Pain in a joint
Explanation

Joint pain.

#7

Which of the following terms is associated with the spine?

Cervical
Explanation

Associated with the spine.

#8

In the context of the musculoskeletal system, what does the term 'ligament' refer to?

A fibrous connective tissue that connects bones
Explanation

Connects bones.

#9

What is the medical term for the condition characterized by the inflammation of a tendon?

Tendinitis
Explanation

Tendon inflammation.

#10

In the context of the musculoskeletal system, what does the term 'chondrocyte' refer to?

Cartilage cell
Explanation

Cartilage cell.

#11

What is the medical term for the surgical repair of a joint?

Arthroplasty
Explanation

Joint surgical repair.

#12

What is the medical term for the thigh bone?

Femur
Explanation

Thigh bone.

#13

In the term 'osteoarthritis,' what does 'osteo' refer to?

Bone
Explanation

Refers to bone.

#14

Which of the following terms is associated with the wrist?

Carpal
Explanation

Associated with the wrist.

#15

What does the term 'spondylolisthesis' refer to?

Forward slippage of one vertebra over another
Explanation

Forward slippage of vertebra.

#16

Which of the following terms is associated with the ankle?

Tarsal
Explanation

Associated with the ankle.

#17

What does the term 'synovitis' refer to in the context of the musculoskeletal system?

Inflammation of a joint lining
Explanation

Joint lining inflammation.

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