Vocabulary Words
oste/o
bone
Which bone is known as the kneecap?
Patella
What type of fracture is also known as a simple or complete fracture
Closed
The attempted realignment of a bone involved in a fracture or joint dislocation is known as
Closed Reduction
Smooth, rubbery connective tissue that makes up the tip of the nose
Cartilage
scoli/o
curved, bent
What is the name of the skeletal system that consists of the arms, legs, hips, and shoulders?
Appendicular Skeleton
A __________ fracture occurs often when a person tries to stop a fall by landing on his or her hands
Colles
Which procedure uses transplanted bone to repair and rebuild damaged bones?
Bone grafting
What is the medical term for inflexible joints called
Fibrous
spondyl/o
vertebrae, vertebral column, backbone
The medical term for the larger bone in the lower leg, also known as the shin bone, is the...
Tibia
Which form of arthritis is characterized by deposits of urate crystals in the joints?
Gout
Which diagnostic technique is most commonly used to visualize a bone fracture?
Xray
The replacement of a worn or failed implant is known as
Revision Surgery
kyph/o
bent, hump
Which is the only movable bone of the skull?
Mandible
_________ is a relatively rare malignant tumor that originates in a bone.
Primary Bone Cancer
Which term describes the surgical repair or replacement of a damaged joint?
Arthroplasty
An inflammation of the synovial membrane is known as
Synovitis
chondr/o
cartilage
What is the name of the skeletal system that consists of the skull, vertebral column, and ribs?
Axial Skeleton
What condition is also known as clubfoot?
Talipes
The surgical removal of a portion of the skull is known as a decompressive
Craniectomy
What are three main functions of the skeletal system?
Support and protect the internal organs, stores calcium, and produces red blood cells