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what does the combining form ankyl/o mean
a. crooked, bent, stiff
b. cartilage
c. bent, hump
d. curved, bent

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a. crooked, bent, stiff

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which is a term for a disorder affecting the cartilage
a. synovitis
b. bursitis
c. osteopenia
d. chondromalacia

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d. chondromalacia

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what does the term ataxia describe
a. lack of normal muscle tone
b. diminished muscle tone
c. lack of muscle coordination
d. diminished muscle strenth

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c. lack of muscle coordination

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what does the combining form kyph/o mean
a. crooked, bent, stiff
b. cartilage
c. bent, hump
d. curved, bent

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c. bent, hump

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which type of fracture causes an open wound
a. comminuted
b. spiral
c. compound
d. pathologic

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c. compound

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which term refers to a band of fibrous tissue that holds structures together abnormally
a. adhesion
b. hernia
c. rhabdomyolysis
d. atrophy

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a. adhesion

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which type of arthritis is also known as “wear-and-tear” arthritis
a. osteoarthritis
b. gout
c. rheumatoid arthritis
d. ankylosing

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a. osteoarthritis

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where are the metacarpals located
a. feet
b. legs
c. hands
d. arms

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c. hands

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which body part does plantar fasciitis affect
a. foot
b. wrist
c. elbow
d. achilles tendon

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a. foot

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what does the name anal sphincter indicate about the direction of this structure’s muscle fibers
a. the muscle fibers are slanted
b. the muscle fibers are straight
c. the muscle fibers are circular
d. the muscle fibers run crosswise

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c. the muscle fibers are circular

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what is the term for the quick, involuntary jerking of a muscle or group of muscles
a. hyperkinesia
b. myoparesis
c. cramp
d. myoclonus

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d. myoclonus

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what is an example of circumduction
a. rotating the foot so that the sole is turned forward or upward
b. moving the head as far back as possible beyond its normal range
c. moving the arm in a circular motion around the shoulder joint
d. holding a leg straight at the knee while circling the foot in the air

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d. holding a leg straight at the knee while circling the foot in the air

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what is a dual x-ray absorptiometry used to asses
a. internal joint structure
b. bone density
c. red bone marrow
d. bone fractures

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b. bone density

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which is true about a muscle’s insertion
a. it is where the muscle begins on the body
b. it is located on a less movable part of the skeleton
c. it indicates to the type of muscle action
d. it is farthest from the body’s midline

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d. it is farthest from the body’s midline

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what is the term for a permanent tightening of the connective tissues that often causes by scarring
a. contracture
b. cachexia
c. adhesion
d. atrophy

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a. contracture

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a bone is crushed or splintered in which type of fracture
a. comminuted
b. spiral
c. pen
d. pathologic

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a. comminuted

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which means the circular movement at the far end of a limb
a. abduction
b. circumduction
c. adduction
d. extension

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b. circumduction

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jade hurley is diagnosed with kyphosis. what does this mean
a. jade has a lateral spine curvature
b. jade has an outward spinal curvature
c. jade has lower back pain
d. jade has a forward spinal curvature

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b. jade has an outward spinal curvature

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following a stroke, paco ines experiences partial paralysis of the left side of his body. what is the correct term for this condition
a. paraplegia
b. quadriplegia
c. myoparesis
d. hemiparesis

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d. hemiparesis

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which group is most at risk of developing sarcopenia
a. infants
b. adolescents
c. middle-age adults
d. older adults

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d. older adults

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which term refers to a narrowing of the spinal cavity
a. spina bifida
b. rickets
c. radiculopathy
d. spinal stenosis

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d. spinal stenosis

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what is an example of pronation
a. rotating the foot so that the sole is turned forward or upward
b. moving the head as far back as possible beyond its normal range
c. moving arm in a circular motion around the shoulder joint
d. rotating the arm so that the palm is turned downward or backward

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d. rotating the arm so that the palm is turned downward or backward

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what does the word root in the term hematopoietic mean
a. blood
b. synovial membrane
c. pertaining to formation
d. pertaining to the neck

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a. blood

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a patient with adhesions has a procedure where the adhesions are released. what is the term for this procedure
a. tenolysis
b. tenodesis
c. tendonitis
d. tenotomy

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d. tenotomy

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a person with which condition has below average bone density
a. synovitis
b. bursitis
c. osteopenia
d. chondromalacia

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c. osteopenia

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what is the name for the upper part of the sternum
a. acetabulum
b. olecranon
c. manubrium
d. acromion

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c. manubrium

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what does the combining form clon/o mean
a. violent action
b. fascia
c. movement
d. coordination

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a. violent action

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a patient with severe arthritis would be most likely to have which procedure
a. arthrodesis
b. bone marrow transplant
c. closed reduction
d. traction

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a. arthrodesis

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ada bronson has been bedridden for a long period of time. what is ada at risk for developing?
a. adhesion
b. hernia
c. rhabdomyolysis
d. atrophy

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d. atrophy

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in which direction do transverse muscle fibers run
a. slanted
b. straight
c. circular
d. crosswise

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d. crosswise

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which is the medical term for pinched nerve
a. spina bifida
b. rickets
c. radiculopathy
d. spinal stenosis

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c. radiculopathy

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where is the malleolus located
a. ankles
b. legs
c. spine
d. arms

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a. ankles

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which condition is a congenital defect
a. spina bifida
b. rickets
c. radiculopathy
d. spinal stenosis

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a. spina bifida

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which term means a bulging deposit around the area of the break in a healing bone
a. crepitus
b. acetabulum
c. callus
d. prosthesis

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c. callus

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which is the medical term for a condition known as swayback
a. scoliosis
b. kyphosis
c. lumbago
d. lordosis

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d. lordosis

36
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which type of arthritis primarily affects the vertebrae
a. osteoarthritis
b. gout
c. rheumatoid arthritis
d. ankylosing spondylitis

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d. ankylosing spondylitis

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what does the combining form chondr/o mean
a. cartilage
b. skull
c. synovial membrane
d. spinal cord

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a. cartilage

38
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which condition is an inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone
a. osteomyelitis
b. osteitis
c. osteomalacia
d. osteopenia

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39
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which is a word part that means paralysis
a. -plegia
b. -rrhexis
c. -ion
d. -aliga

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40
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tracy burns is diagnosed with lumbago. what does lumbago mean
a. tracy has a lateral spinal curvature
b. tracy has joint deposits of urate crystals
c. tracy has lower back pain
d. tracy has a forward spinal curvature

A
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a patient with which condition would be most likely to experience muscle fatigue when chewing, talking or swallowing
a. mortons neuroma
b. compartment syndrome
c. impingement syndrome
d. myasthenia gravis

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42
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which term means bending the toes upward at the ankle
a. abduction
b. dorsiflexion
c. adduction
d. extension

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43
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what does the combining form myel/o mean
a. cartilage
b. skull
c. synovial membrane
d. spinal cord

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d. spinal cord

44
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which condition affects the shoulder
a. mortons neuroma
b. compartment syndrome
c. impingement syndrome
d. myasthenia gravis

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45
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which physician specializes in treating foot disorders
a. rheumatologist
b. osteopath
c. orthopedic surgeon
d. podiatrist

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46
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which is a term that means bone inflammation
a. osteomyelitis
b. osteitis
c. osteomalacia
d. osteopenia

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b. osteitis

47
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what is the term for a movement disorder characterized by the involuntary and sometimes repetitive contraction of the certain muscles
a. dystonia
b. cachexia
c. adhesion
d. atrophy

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48
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where are the metatarsals located
a. feet
b. legs
c. hands
d. arms

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a. feet

49
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a synovectomy refers to surgery on which body part
a. joint
b. ligament
c. spine
d. knee

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50
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in which direction do oblique muscle fibers run
a. slanted
b. straight
c. circular
d. crosswise

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51
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a patient scheduled for a laminectomy will be having surgery on which body part
a. joint
b. skull
c. spine
d. knee

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52
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what does the combining form tax/o mean
a. violent action
b. fascia
c. movement
d. order

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53
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which is a chronic condition characterized by pain as a result of overuse
a. tendinosis
b. fibromyalgia
c. fasciitis
d. tendinitis

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54
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which means the movement of a limb away from the body’s midline
a. abduction
b. flexion
c. adduction
d. extension

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c. abduction

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what is a chronic condition characterized by a range of symptoms, including muscle or joint pain and fatigue
a. tendinosis
b. fibromyalgia
c. fasciitis
d. tendinitis

A
56
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which combining form means bone
a. chondr/o
b. crani/o
c. cost/o
d. oste/o

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d. oste/o

57
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which is a word that means rupture
a. -plegia
b. -rrhexis
c. -ion
d. -algia

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b. -rrhexis

58
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which is the term for pain in the leg that occurs during exercise
a. hyperkinesia
b. myoparesis
c. intermittent claudication
d. myoclonus

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c. intermittent claudication

59
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which type of arthritis may be caused by medications, alcohol consumption, or diet
a. osteoarthritis
b. gout
c. rheumatoid arthritis
d. anklyosing spondylitis

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60
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which is true about a muscle’s origin
a. it is where the muscle begins on the body
b. it is more moveable than the muscle insertion
c. it indicates the type of muscle action
d. it is the farthest point from the body’s midline

A
61
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a patient with which condition has abnormally soft bones
a. osteomyelitis
b. osteitis
c. osteomalacia
d. osteopenia

A
62
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which term also means hip socket
a. acetabulum
b. olecranon
c. manubrium
d. acromion

A
63
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Suri Reubens needs to take a break from playing tennis due to epicondylitis. What does epicondylitis mean
a. inflammation of the plantar fascia
b. inflammation of a tendon
c. inflammation of the elbow
d. inflammation of the achilles tendon

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what is the definition of atonic
a. lack of normal muscle tone
b. diminished muscle tone
c. lack of muscle coordination
d. diminished muscle strength

A
65
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which specialist specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation with the focus on restoring function
a. occupational therapist
b. physiatrist
c. physical therapist
d. exercise physiologist

A
66
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which physician treats disorders involving the bones, joints, and muscles
a. rheumatologist
b. osteopath
c. orthopedic surgeon
d. podiatrist

A
67
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what means the movement of a limb toward the body’s midline
a. adduction
b. flexion
c. abduction
d. extension

A
68
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the word roots in osteomyelitis indicate that this term refers to an inflammation of which
a. bone and bone marrow
b. joint and bursa
c. cartilage and rib
d. spinal cord and vertebrae

A
69
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what does the prefix dys- mean
a. twice, double, two
b. without
c. deficient
d. bad, difficult, or painful

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d. bad, difficult, or painful

70
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a condition that develops when normally elastic connective tissue are replaced with nonelastic fibrous tissues is a(n)

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contracture

71
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the term that means the lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement is

A

ataxia

72
Q

the term that means slanted or at an angle is

A

oblique

73
Q

the form of arthritis most commonly associated with aging is called

A
74
Q

a chronic autoimmune disease that produces serious weakness of the voluntary muscles is

A
75
Q

a diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity within muscle fibers in response to nerve stimulation is

A
76
Q

the grating sound heard when the ends of a broken bone move together is called

A
77
Q

which specialist works under the supervision of a physician to promote physical fitness
a. occupational therapist
b. physiatrist
c. physical therapist
d. exercise physiologist

A
78
Q

an inflammation of the periosteum is known as ____________

A
79
Q

the term that means diminished tone of the skeletal muscle is _____________

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80
Q

another name for an orthopedist is a/an ___________

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81
Q

a type of cancer that occurs in the blood-making cells found in the red bone marrow is called ___________

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