Ch 6 Quiz

Question 1

T/F: Males are likely to be dx with osteoarthritis

Answer 1

FALSE

Question 2

Abbreviation for the progressive disease where cartilage degenerates?

Answer 2

DJD

Question 3

Suffix that means surgical fixation or fusion

Answer 3

-desis

Question 4

Pain lasting longer than ______ is often considered chronic pain

Answer 4

12 wks

Question 5

Med term for abnormal (Excessive) muscle growth

Answer 5

Hypertrophy

Question 6

Med term for inflammation of the tendon

Answer 6

Tendonitis

Question 7

What type of fracture is characterized by fragmentation of the bone?

Answer 7

Comminuted

Question 8

Muscle pain

Answer 8

Myalgia

Question 9

People who have sedentary lifestyles during the work week followed by a very active weekend may experience this symptom, defined as tendon pain:

Answer 9

Tenodynia

Question 10

T/F: One advantage of external fixation is that it avoids the use of a plaster cast

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

The medical term for excessive anterior curve of the lumbar spine is

Answer 11

Lordosis

Question 12

Abnormal condition of joint stiffness

Answer 12

Ankylosis