Exploring Medical Language- Ch. 14, Musculoskeletal System: Terms NOT Built From Word Parts

Question 1

form of arthritis that first affects the spine and adjacent structures; causes a forward bend of the spine

Answer 1

ankylosing spondylitis

Question 2

abnormal prominence of the joint at the base of the great toe

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bunion

Question 3

common nerve entrapment disorder of the wrist caused by compression of the median nerve

Answer 3

carpal tunnel syndrom

Question 4

type of wrist fracture at the distal end of the radius

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Colles fracture

Question 5

abnormal benign growth on the surface of a bone (aka- spur)

Answer 5

exostosis

Question 6

broken bone

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fracture

Question 7

disease in which an excessive amount of uric acid in the blood causes sodium urate crystals to be deposited on the joints, producing arthritis

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gout

Question 8

rupture of the intervertebral disk cartilage, which allows the contents to protrude through it, putting pressure on the spinal nerve roots

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herniated disk

Question 9

a bacterial infection caused by deer tick bites

Answer 9

Lyme disease

Question 10

group of hereditary diseases characterized by degeneration of muscle and weakness

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muscular dystrophy

Question 11

chronic disease characterized by muscle weakness and though to be caused by a defect in the transmission of impulses from nerve to muscle cell

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myasthenia gravis

Question 12

abnormal loss of bone density that may lead to an increase in fractures of the ribs, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae, hips, and wrist after slight trauma

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osteoporosis

Question 13

inflammation of plantar fascia, connective tissue of the sole of the foot, due to repetitive injury

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plantar fasciitis

Question 14

chronic systemic disease characterized by autoimmune inflammatory changes in the connective tissue througout the body

Answer 14

rheumatoid arthritis

Question 15

narrowing of the spinal canal with compression of nerve roots

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spinal stenosis

Question 16

forward slipping of one vertebra over another

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spondylolisthesis

Question 17

test used to detect the presence of metastatic disease of the bone and to monitor degenerative bone disease

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bone scan (nuclear medicine test)

Question 18

a method of determining the density of bone by radiographic techniques used to diagnoseosteoporosis

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bone densitometry

Question 19

specialist in treating and diagnosing diseases and disorders of the foot

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podiatrist, chiropodist

Question 20

system of treatment that consists of manipulation of the vertebral column

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chiropractic

Question 21

specialist in chiropractic

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chiropractor

Question 22

crackling sound heard when two bones rub against each other or grating caused by the rubbing together of dry surfaces of a joint

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crepitus

Question 23

branch of medicine dealing with the study and treatment of diseases and abnormalities of the musculoskeletal system

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orthopedics

Question 24

physician who specializes in the study and treatment of diseases and abnormalities of the muscoloskeletal system

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orthopedist

Question 25

making and fitting or orthopedic appliances, such as arch supports, used to support, align, prevent, or correct deforities

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orthodics

Question 26

person who specializes in orthodics

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prthotist

Question 27

type of bone cell involved in absorption and removal of bone minerals

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osteoclast

Question 28

physician who specializes in osteopathy

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osteopath

Question 29

system of medicine that used the usual forms of diagnosis and treatment but places greater emphasis on the relation between body organs and the musculoskeletal system; manipulation may be used in addition to other treatments

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osteopathy

Question 30

artificial substitute for a missing body part

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prosthesis

Question 31

physician who studies and treats rheumatic diseases

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rheumatologist

Question 32

study and treatment of rheumatic diseases and musculoskeletal disorders characterized by inflammation and degeneration of structures

Answer 32

rheumatology