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Medical Terminology in Orthopedics Quiz

#1

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

Abnormal softening of the bone
Explanation

Bone weakening disease

#2

What is the medical term for a broken bone?

Fracture
Explanation

Bone breakage

#3

What is the medical term for the collarbone?

Clavicle
Explanation

Collarbone name

#4

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

Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Explanation

Knee ligament acronym

#5

What is the medical term for a dislocated joint?

Dislocation
Explanation

Joint displacement

#6

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

To cushion and stabilize the joint
Explanation

Knee joint shock absorber

#7

What does 'arthroscopy' involve?

Exploration of a joint with a camera
Explanation

Joint examination with camera

#8

What is 'osteochondritis dissecans'?

A type of fracture involving articular cartilage
Explanation

Cartilage-related bone injury

#9

Which condition is characterized by abnormal curvature of the spine?

Scoliosis
Explanation

Spinal curvature disorder

#10

What is a 'bunion'?

An abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe
Explanation

Toe joint swelling

#11

What is 'osteomyelitis'?

Inflammation of the bone and bone marrow
Explanation

Bone and marrow inflammation

#12

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

Repeated stress and strain
Explanation

Achilles tendon injury cause

#13

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

Pain in the elbow
Explanation

Non-elbow pain syndrome

#14

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

Arthroplasty
Explanation

Hip joint replacement surgery

#15

What is the medical term for a heel spur?

Plantar fasciitis
Explanation

Heel bone growth

#16

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

Internal fixation
Explanation

Bone fracture stabilization surgery

#17

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

Radius
Explanation

Non-shoulder joint component

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