Chapter 15 Pathology- Bones

Question 1

ewing sarcoma

Answer 1

rare malignant tumor arising in bone; most often occuring in children

Question 2

exostosis

Answer 2

bony growth (benign) arising from the surface of bone

Question 3

fracture

Answer 3

traumatic breaking of a bone

Question 4

osteogenic sarcoma

Answer 4

common malignant tumor arising from osteoblasts, found primarily in children

Question 5

osteomalacia

Answer 5

softening of bone, with inadequate amounts of mineral (calcium) in the bone

Question 6

osteomyelitis

Answer 6

inflammation of the bone and bone marrow secondary to infection

Question 7

osteoporosis

Answer 7

decrease in bone density; thinning and weakening of bone

Question 8

talipes

Answer 8

congenital abnormality of the hindfoot (involving the talus)