Chapter 3
Term for kneecap
Patella
Nodule greater than 2 cm
Tumor
Term for thighbone
Femur
Raised plateaulike papule greater than 1 cm
Plaque
Term for cheekbones
Zygoma, zygomatica
Term for breastbone
Sternum
Palpable, solid, raised lesion less than 2 cm
Nodule
Term for finger bone
Phalanges
Collection of extravasated blood trapped in the tissues
Hematoma
Term for upper jaw bone
Maxilla
Term for collarbone
Clavicle
Flat blemish or discoloration less than 1 cm
Macule
Term for backbones
Vertebrae
Circumscribed, elevated papule caused by localized edema
Wheal
Term for wrist bone
Carpal
Term for shoulder blade
Scapula
Raised solid skin lesion raised less than 1 cm
Papule
Term for lower jaw bone
Mandible
Circumscribed, elevated lesion containing fluid and smaller than 12 cm
Vesicle
Term for upper arm bone
Humerus
The plural of foramen is
Foramina
True or False: A lipoma is a fatty tumor
True
What is a procedure that measures the density of bone at the hip and spine?
DEXA
A drug that destroys lice is a:
Pediculosis
Abnormal collection of pus, blood, or fluid in a joint cavity is called:
Arthrosis