#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?
#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