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Medical Terminology for Skeletal and Joint Conditions Quiz

#1

Which medical term refers to the inflammation of joints?

Arthritis
Explanation

Inflammation of one or more joints.

#2

What is the medical term for a 'break in a bone'?

Fracture
Explanation

A broken bone.

#3

Which medical term refers to the 'abnormal lateral curvature of the spine'?

Scoliosis
Explanation

Abnormal sideways curvature of the spine.

#4

What does the medical term 'arthroscopy' mean?

Visualization of the inside of a joint
Explanation

A procedure to visualize, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint.

#5

Which of the following medical terms means 'abnormal lateral curvature of the spine'?

Scoliosis
Explanation

Abnormal sideways curvature of the spine.

#6

Which of the following terms refers to the 'abnormal softening of bones'?

Osteomalacia
Explanation

Softening of bones, often due to vitamin D deficiency.

#7

What is the medical term for 'inflammation of the tendons'?

Tendonitis
Explanation

Inflammation of the tissue connecting muscle to bone.

#8

Which condition is characterized by 'abnormal lateral curvature of the thoracic spine'?

Kyphosis
Explanation

Excessive outward curvature of the thoracic spine.

#9

What is the medical term for 'swelling or inflammation of a bursa'?

Bursitis
Explanation

Inflammation of a small fluid-filled sac near a joint.

#10

What does the term 'arthroplasty' refer to in medical terminology?

Joint replacement surgery
Explanation

Surgical reconstruction or replacement of a joint.

#11

Which medical term describes 'the process of bone formation'?

Osteogenesis
Explanation

The formation of bone tissue.

#12

What does the term 'arthrocentesis' mean in medical terminology?

Surgical puncture of a joint to remove fluid
Explanation

A procedure to remove fluid from a joint using a needle.

#13

What does 'crepitus' refer to in medical terminology?

A crackling or grating sound or sensation in the joints
Explanation

A crackling or grinding sensation or sound in the joints.

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