Medical Terminology in Orthopedics Quiz

Test your knowledge on orthopedic terms with this quiz covering fractures, joint disorders, and surgical procedures. Find out how much you know!

#1

What does the term 'osteoporosis' refer to in orthopedics?

Inflammation of the bone
Excessive bone formation
Abnormal softening of the bone
Degeneration of cartilage
#2

What is the medical term for a broken bone?

Arthritis
Fracture
Dislocation
Sprain
#3

What is the medical term for the collarbone?

Femur
Radius
Clavicle
Tibia
#4

What does the acronym 'ACL' stand for in orthopedics?

Anterior Collateral Ligament
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Acute Chronic Lesion
Articular Cartilage Layer
#5

What is the medical term for a dislocated joint?

Fracture
Sprain
Dislocation
Subluxation
#6

What is the function of the meniscus in the knee joint?

To connect muscle to bone
To cushion and stabilize the joint
To produce synovial fluid
To transmit nerve impulses
#7

What does 'arthroscopy' involve?

Removal of bone spurs
Exploration of a joint with a camera
Repair of torn ligaments
Replacement of a joint
#8

What is 'osteochondritis dissecans'?

Inflammation of the joints
A type of fracture involving articular cartilage
Degenerative joint disease
An autoimmune disorder affecting bones
#9

Which condition is characterized by abnormal curvature of the spine?

Scoliosis
Lordosis
Kyphosis
Spina Bifida
#10

What is a 'bunion'?

A type of fracture in the finger
An inflammation of the bursa
An abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe
A dislocation of the knee cap
#11

What is 'osteomyelitis'?

Inflammation of the bone and bone marrow
Degeneration of joint cartilage
Abnormal curvature of the spine
Inflammation of the bursa
#12

Which of the following is a common cause of Achilles tendon rupture?

Repeated stress and strain
Inflammation of the tendon
Direct trauma to the ankle
Degenerative changes in the tendon
#13

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of carpal tunnel syndrome?

Numbness or tingling in the hand
Pain in the wrist or hand
Weakness in the fingers
Pain in the elbow
#14

Which of the following is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged hip joint with an artificial one?

Arthroplasty
Arthroscopy
Osteotomy
Fusion
#15

What is the medical term for a heel spur?

Calcaneus fracture
Plantar fasciitis
Achilles tendinitis
Tarsal tunnel syndrome
#16

Which of the following is a surgical procedure to stabilize a fractured bone using metal plates, screws, or pins?

Arthroplasty
Arthrodesis
Osteotomy
Internal fixation
#17

Which of the following is NOT a component of the shoulder joint?

Humerus
Scapula
Radius
Clavicle

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