chapter 4: skeletal system diagnostic procedures

Question 1

X-ray record of a joint, usually taken after joint has been injected by contrast medium

Answer 1

arthrogram

Question 2

process of X-raying a joint, usually after injection of contrast medium into joint space

Answer 2

arthrography

Question 3

nuclear medicine procedure in which patient is given radioactive dye and then scanning equipment is used to visualize bones; especially useful in identifying stress fractures, observing progress of treatment for osteomyelitis, and locating cancer metastases to bone

Answer 3

bone scan

Question 4

measurement of bone density using low-dose X-ray for purpose of detecting osteoporosis

Answer 4

dual-energy, X-ray absorptiometry

Question 5

x-ray record of spinal column after injection of opaque dye

Answer 5

myelogram

Question 6

study of spinal column after injecting opaque contrast material; particularly useful in identifying herniated nucleus pulposus pinching a spinal nerve

Answer 6

myelography

Question 7

image produced by X-rays striking photographic film; commonly referred to as an X-ray

Answer 7

radiograph

Question 8

diagnostic imaging procedure using X-rays to study internal structure of body; especially useful for visualizing bones and joints

Answer 8

radiography

Question 9

instrument used to view inside a joint

Answer 9

arthroscope

Question 10

examination of interior of a joint by entering joint with an arthroscope; arthroscope contains small television camera that allows physicians to view interior of joint on monitor during procedure; some joint conditions can be repaired during arthroscopy

Answer 10

arthroscopy