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Medical Terminology Related to Joints Quiz

#1

What is the medical term for the junction between two bones?

Joint
Explanation

Connection between bones.

#2

Which of the following is NOT a type of joint in the human body?

Muscle joint
Explanation

Incorrect classification.

#3

Which of the following joints is classified as a hinge joint?

Elbow joint
Explanation

Uniaxial joint.

#4

What is the term for the protective fluid-filled sac found near joints?

Bursa
Explanation

Fluid-filled sac.

#5

Which of the following joints is a ball and socket joint?

Hip joint
Explanation

Multiaxial joint.

#6

What is the term for a condition characterized by inflammation of a joint?

Arthritis
Explanation

Joint inflammation.

#7

Which joint allows for the greatest range of motion in the human body?

Shoulder joint
Explanation

Highly mobile joint.

#8

Which of the following is a condition where the bones in a joint begin to wear away?

Osteoarthritis
Explanation

Degenerative joint condition.

#9

What is the medical term for a dislocation of a joint?

Luxation
Explanation

Joint dislocation.

#10

Which of the following is a condition characterized by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints?

Gout
Explanation

Uric acid crystal accumulation.

#11

What term describes the surgical fusion of a joint?

Arthrodesis
Explanation

Joint fusion.

#12

What is the medical term for the surgical repair of a joint?

Arthroplasty
Explanation

Surgical joint repair.

#13

What is the medical term for a condition involving inflammation of a bursa?

Bursitis
Explanation

Bursa inflammation.

#14

What is the term for the process of surgical repair of a joint using an artificial implant?

Arthroplasty
Explanation

Artificial joint implantation.

#15

Which term refers to the abnormal bending outward of a joint, such as the knee?

Valgus
Explanation

Outward joint bending.

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