Chapter 6 - Medical Words

Question 1

Hip socket

Answer 1

acetabulum

Question 2

Defect in the formation of cartilage causing dwarfism

Answer 2

achondroplasia

a-kon-drow-plasia

Question 3

Abnormal condition of stiffening of a joint

Answer 3

ankylosis

Question 4

Pad like sac between muscles, tendons, and bones for cushioning

Answer 4

bursa

Question 5

Abnormal condition cause by compression of the median nerve by the carpal ligament due to injury, trauma, or repetitive movement ________ __________ __________.

Answer 5

carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 6

Process of holding or fastening in a fixed position

Answer 6

fixation

Question 7

Knock-knee: _____ ______

Answer 7

genu valgum

Question 8

bowleg: ______ ________

Answer 8

genu varum

Question 9

Hereditary metabolic disease that is a form of acute arthritis, marked by joint inflammation, excessive amounts of uric acid in the blood and usually affects the great toe

Answer 9

gout

Question 10

Condition of exaggerated thoracic curvature

Answer 10

kyphosis

Question 11

Condition of exaggerated lumbar curvature

Answer 11

lordosis

Question 12

Cartilaginous structure found in the knee joint

Answer 12

meniscus

Question 13

Abnormal condition characterized by a decrease in the density of bones, decreasing their strength and causing fragile bones, which can result in fractures, most common in women after menopause

Answer 13

osteoporosis

Question 14

Manipulative or surgical process used to correct a fracture

Answer 14

reduction

Question 15

Chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the joints, stiffness, pain, and swelling, which may result in crippling deformities- __________ ______________

Answer 15

rheumatoid arthritis

Question 16

Abnormal condition that can occur in children; caused by a lack of vitamin D

Answer 16

rickets

Question 17

An abnormal condition of a lateral curvature of the spine

Answer 17

scoliosis

Question 18

Surgery to permanently bind/connect to or more vertebrae in the spine

Answer 18

spondylodesis

Question 19

A traumatic injury to the tendons, muscles, or ligaments around a joint characterized by pain, swelling, and discoloration

Answer 19

sprain

Question 20

Sharp or pointed projection, as on a bone, i.e. heep or great toe

Answer 20

spur

Question 21

Process of drawing or pulling on bones or muscles to relieve displacement and facilitate healing

Answer 21

traction

Question 22

Diseases and diso rd does involving locomotor structures of the body

Answer 22

orthopedics