Medical Terminology for Skeletal and Joint Conditions Quiz
Test your understanding of skeletal and joint conditions with this orthopedic medical terminology quiz. Learn about inflammation, fractures, and more.
#1
Which medical term refers to the inflammation of joints?
Osteoporosis
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Scoliosis
#2
What is the medical term for a 'break in a bone'?
Arthrosis
Fracture
Rupture
Dislocation
#3
Which medical term refers to the 'abnormal lateral curvature of the spine'?
Lordosis
Kyphosis
Scoliosis
Osteoporosis
#4
What does the medical term 'arthroscopy' mean?
Removal of a limb
Examination of the liver
Visualization of the inside of a joint
Treatment of skin conditions
#5
Which of the following medical terms means 'abnormal lateral curvature of the spine'?
Scoliosis
Kyphosis
Lordosis
Osteoporosis
#6
Which of the following terms refers to the 'abnormal softening of bones'?
Osteomyelitis
Osteopenia
Osteomalacia
Osteogenesis imperfecta
#7
What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the tendons'?
Myopathy
Myositis
Tendonitis
Bursitis
#8
Which condition is characterized by 'abnormal lateral curvature of the thoracic spine'?
Scoliosis
Lordosis
Kyphosis
Osteoporosis
#9
What is the medical term for 'swelling or inflammation of a bursa'?
Bursitis
Myalgia
Tendonitis
Fibromyalgia
#10
What does the term 'arthroplasty' refer to in medical terminology?
Joint fusion surgery
Joint replacement surgery
Joint cleaning procedure
Joint fixation surgery
#11
Which medical term describes 'the process of bone formation'?
Osteolysis
Osteogenesis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
#12
What does the term 'arthrocentesis' mean in medical terminology?
Surgical removal of a joint
Surgical fusion of a joint
Surgical cleaning of a joint
Surgical puncture of a joint to remove fluid
#13
What does 'crepitus' refer to in medical terminology?
A crackling or grating sound or sensation in the joints
An abnormal curvature of the spine
An abnormal enlargement of a joint
An abnormal bending of a bone
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