MSK Terminology

Question 1

Ankylosis

Answer 1

Fixation of a joint as a result of injury or disease

Question 2

Arthrosis

Answer 2

Degenerative disease of a joint

Question 3

Axonotmesis

Answer 3

Anatomical divisions of axons with intact nerve sheath

Question 4

Cavus

Answer 4

High arch deformity of the foot with claw toes

Question 5

Charcot joint

Answer 5

Painless destructive changes to a joint due to loss of sensation

Question 6

Club foot

Answer 6

Congenital deformity of the ankle and foot

Question 7

Equinus (lower limb)

Answer 7

Plantar flexion posture of the ankle and hind foot

Question 8

Hammer toe

Answer 8

Toe deformity with flexion of the posterior IP, extension of the MP and TIP

Question 9

Myelogram

Answer 9

X-ray taken after dye is injected into the spinal canal

Question 10

Neuropraxia

Answer 10

Physiological interruption of conduction in an anatomically intact nerve (temporary)

Question 11

Neurotmesis

Answer 11

Total or partial severance of axons and nerve sheath

Question 12

Nidus

Answer 12

Source of reaction or infection

Question 13

Rarefaction

Answer 13

Diminished bone density in radiographs

Question 14

Sciatica

Answer 14

Pain in the region of the sciatic nerve

Question 15

Spondylolisthesis

Answer 15

Forward slip of one vertebral body on another

Question 16

Spondylosis

Answer 16

Non-specific degenerative changes in the intervertebral discs

Question 17

Valgus

Answer 17

Where the hand or foot deviates away from the midline

Question 18

Vargus

Answer 18

Where the hand or food deviates towards the midline