Musculoskeletal System

Question 1

A soft device that is placed between the thighs to keep the body in alignment during turning.

Answer 1

Abduction Pillow/Wedge

Question 2

The action of surgically removing a limb.

Answer 2

Amputation

Question 3

Inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness that can worsen with age.

Answer 3

Arthritis

Question 4

Wasting away of body tissue or an organ.

Answer 4

Atrophy

Question 5

Any of the pieces of hard whitish tissue making up the skeleton in humans.

Answer 5

Bone

Question 6

A complete or partial break in a bone.

Answer 6

Fracture

Question 7

A structure in the human body at which two parts of the skeleton are fitted together.

Answer 7

Joint

Question 8

A short band of tough, flexible fibrous connective tissue which connects two bones.

Answer 8

Ligament

Question 9

A band or bundle of fibrous tissue that has the ability to contract,

Answer 9

Muscle

Question 10

A type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of bones wears down.

Answer 10

Osteoarthritis

Question 11

A condition in which bones become weak and brittle.

Answer 11

Osteoporosis

Question 12

Feeling pain in a body part that you no longer have.

Answer 12

Phantom Pain

Question 13

A chronic auto-immune disorder affecting many joints, including those in the hands and feet.

Answer 13

Rheumatoid Arthritis