Chapter 3 & 4

Question 1

which structures connect bones to bones?

Answer 1

ligament

Question 2

which term means an abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lower spine?

Answer 2

lordosis

Question 3

which structure is part of the hip?

Answer 3

ilium

Question 4

which term means a surgical procedure to join spinal vertebrae?

Answer 4

arthrodesis

Question 5

what forms as a fracture heals?

Answer 5

a callus

Question 6

which terms describes stiffness in the joints, particularly in the elderly?

Answer 6

arthrosclerosis

Question 7

which structure forms the upper part of the sternum?

Answer 7

manubrium

Question 8

which terms means abnormal softening of cartilage

Answer 8

chondromalacia

Question 9

which tissue covers only the joint surface of bones?

Answer 9

cartilage

Question 10

which term means the inflammation of bone and bone marrow?

Answer 10

osteomyelitis

Question 11

which term describes the movement of the arm toward the body?

Answer 11

adduction

Question 12

which condition is commonly known as hiccups?

Answer 12

singultus

Question 13

which term means pain in several muscle groups?

Answer 13

polymyalgia

Question 14

which term means a condition of abnormal muscle tone?

Answer 14

dystonia

Question 15

meaning of the suffix -paresis

Answer 15

partial paralysis

Question 16

which term means to suture a muscle?

Answer 16

myorrhaphy

Question 17

which structure covers, supports, and separates muscles?

Answer 17

fascia

Question 18

which term describes the muscles of the internal organs?

Answer 18

unstriated

Question 19

which term means the surgical repair of a muscle?

Answer 19

myoplasty

Question 20

which term means slanted or at an angle?

Answer 20

oblique