Exercises 2

Question 1

diagnostic procedures that would be performed - torn muscle

Answer 1

myorrhaphy

Question 2

diagnostic procedures that would be performed - osteoarthritis of the hip

Answer 2

total hip replacement

Question 3

diagnostic procedures that would be performed - osteoporosis

Answer 3

bone mineral density

Question 4

diagnostic procedures that would be performed - diagnosis of muscular dystrophy

Answer 4

muscle biopsy

Question 5

diagnostic procedures that would be performed - ganglion

Answer 5

ganglionectomy

Question 6

diagnostic procedures that would be performed - defect in the cranium

Answer 6

cranioplasty

Question 7

diagnostic procedures that would be performed - torn medial meniscus

Answer 7

chondroplasty

Question 8

diagnostic procedures that would be performed - scoliosis

Answer 8

spondylodesis

Question 9

diagnostic procedures that would be performed - Potts # (potts fracture, fracture of lower part of the fibula & of the malleolus of the tibia.

Answer 9

ORIF open reduction internal fixation

Question 10

diagnostic procedures that would be performed - rheumatoid arthritis (R) wrist

Answer 10

arthrodesis

Question 11

Arthroplasty describes

Answer 11

surgical reconstruction of a joint

Question 12

A bone marrow tumour is termed

Answer 12

myeloma

Question 13

When weight lifters exercise regularly, their muscles become stronger and the increase in muscular size is due to

Answer 13

hypertrophy

Question 14

What is it called when one side of the bone is fractured, the other is bent?

Answer 14

A greenstick fracture is

Question 15

Posterior curvature of the thoracic region is

Answer 15

kyphosis

Question 16

Intermittent cramping pain due to ischaemia

Answer 16

claudication

Question 17

Compression of the median nerve in the wrist is

Answer 17

carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 18

Slowly progressive disease characterised by bone destruction and abnormal bone repair is

Answer 18

osteitis deformans

Question 19

Form of arthritis which may follow a salmonella infection

Answer 19

reactive arthritis

Question 20

A bunion occurs in

Answer 20

hallux valgus

Question 21

The musculoskeletal system is made up of two systems which are?

Answer 21

skeletal system (bones & joints) and skeletal muscle system (voluntary muscles)

Question 22

What is the name of the medical specialty concerned with the preservation, restoration & development of form & function of the musculoskeletal system?

Answer 22

orthopaedics

Question 23

What is the name of a specialist surgeon who treats bone & joint disorders?

Answer 23

orthopaedic surgeon

Question 24

What is the name of a specialist physician who primarily treats joint diseases?

Answer 24

Rheumatologist

Question 25

Name the tough, cord-like tissue which attach muscle to bones, allowing the muscles to pull on bones & connect bone to bone/

Answer 25

tendons

Question 26

Name the long, fibrous straps of connective tissue that join bones to other bones at joints?

Answer 26

ligaments

Question 27

Name the protective, flexible, gel-like substance lining the joints & intervertebral discs?

Answer 27

cartilage - it supports bones & protects them where they rub against each other.

Question 28

Name the site where two or more bones are joined together?

Answer 28

joints

Question 29

Name the mineralized connective tissue containing calcium phosphate?

Answer 29

bones - Calcium phosphate gives bones their firmness & other minerals & collagen which is stretchy.