TEST ME: SKELETAL SYSTEM - DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES PERFORMED ON SKELETAL SYSTEM CH. 3

Question 1

arthrocentesis

Answer 1

surgical puncture of a joint to remove fluid for analysis

Question 2

arthrography

Answer 2

injection of a joint with contrast material for radiographic examination.

Question 3

arthroscopy

Answer 3

visual examination of the joint using a fiberoptic scope (arthroscope)

Question 4

arthroscope

Answer 4

scope used to examine the inside of a joint

Question 5

densitometer

Answer 5

device that measures bone density using light and x-rays.

Question 6

goniometer

Answer 6

instrument that measures angles or range of motion in a joint
(goni/o means angle or seed)

Question 7

radiology

Answer 7

study of internal body structures after exposure to ionizing radiation: used to detect fractures and diseases of bones.