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Medical Terminology Related to Musculoskeletal Disorders Quiz

#1

Which of the following terms refers to the inflammation of a joint?

Arthritis
Explanation

Inflammation of a joint.

#2

What is the medical term for the thigh bone?

Femur
Explanation

Thigh bone in medical terms.

#3

What does the term 'arthroscopy' refer to?

Visual examination of a joint
Explanation

Refers to visual examination of a joint.

#4

Which of the following is NOT a type of bone fracture?

Spasm
Explanation

Not a type of bone fracture.

#5

Which of the following terms refers to the surgical repair of a joint?

Arthroplasty
Explanation

Surgical repair of a joint.

#6

Which of the following terms refers to the abnormal stretching or tearing of a ligament?

Sprain
Explanation

Abnormal stretching or tearing of a ligament.

#7

Which of the following conditions is characterized by abnormal lateral curvature of the spine?

Scoliosis
Explanation

Abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

#8

What does the term 'myalgia' commonly refer to?

Muscle pain
Explanation

Commonly refers to muscle pain.

#9

What is the medical term for the condition commonly known as a 'herniated disk'?

Herniated nucleus pulposus
Explanation

Medical term for 'herniated disk'.

#10

Which of the following terms describes the abnormal forward curvature of the spine, often seen in the lumbar region?

Lordosis
Explanation

Abnormal forward curvature of the spine.

#11

What is the medical term for the inflammation of a tendon?

Tendonitis
Explanation

Medical term for inflammation of a tendon.

#12

Which of the following terms describes a condition characterized by the degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone, leading to pain and stiffness?

Osteoarthritis
Explanation

Degeneration of joint cartilage and underlying bone.

#13

Which of the following terms refers to the surgical removal of all or part of a limb?

Amputation
Explanation

Surgical removal of all or part of a limb.

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