Musculoskeletal System

Question 1

Manipulation

Answer 1

Returning a fracture or dislocation to its normal anatomical position

Question 2

Reduction

Answer 2

Treatment of a fracture of dislocation by returning the part to its normal position.

Question 3

Decompression

Answer 3

Removing scar tissue or bone from an area to relieve pressure on nerves or nerve roots.

Question 4

Internal/External Fixation

Answer 4

Maintaining the alignment of a the bone while it heals or to reinforce the bone permanently.

Question 5

Instrumentation

Answer 5

Used primarily in the spinal area to permanently align the vertebrae.

Question 6

Sprain

Answer 6

Ligament

Question 7

Strain

Answer 7

Muscle

Question 8

Osteomyelitis

Answer 8

An inflammation of the bone or bone marrow caused by infection

Question 9

Curretage

Answer 9

Use of a currete to remove tissue by scraping

Question 10

Curette

Answer 10

A spoon shaped instrument used to cut or scoop away tissue

Question 11

No Mans Land

Answer 11

Fibrous sheath of the flexor tendons of the hand

Question 12

Flexor

Answer 12

A muscle that causes flexion or bending of a limb or body part

Question 13

Extensor

Answer 13

A muscle that causes straightening of a limb or body part

Question 14

Cheilectomy

Answer 14

An operation to remove a bony lump on the top of the main joint of the big toe

Question 15

Colles Fracture

Answer 15

Fracture of the wrist at the distal radius

Question 16

Smiths Fracture

Answer 16

Fracture of the wrist at the distal radius but bones are displaced towards the palm

Question 17

Jones Fracture

Answer 17

Stress fracture of the metatarsal connecting the ankle to the little toe

Question 18

Salter Harris Fracture

Answer 18

Epiphyseal plate fracture. Common in children.