Word Part Building
Bone Fractures
Boney Landmarks
Bone conditions
Specialists and Treatment
100

Which term means surgical fusion of two bones to stiffen a joint?

Arthrodesis

100

Which type of fixation of a fracture usually is not removed after the fracture has healed?

Internal Fixation

100

The large circular cavity in each side of the pelvis that articulates with the head of the femur to form the hip joint.

Acetabulum

100

A form of rheumatoid arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae.

Ankylosing Spondylitis

100

Visual examination of the internal structure of a joint using an arthroscope.

Arthroscopy

200

Which term means inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone?

Osteomyelitis

200

A ________________ fracture is one in which the bone is bent and only partially broken.

Greenstick Fracture

200

A rounded bony projection on the tibia and fibula on the sides of each ankle joint.

Malleolus

200

An area of bone tissue death caused by insufficient blood flow.

Avascular Necrosis

200

Cancer treatment in which abnormal bone marrow is destroyed and replaced with new stem cells.

bone marrow transplant

300

Which term means a surgical incision or opening into the skull?

Craniotomy

300

A ________________ fracture is a break in the bone at an angle. 

Oblique Fracture
300

The five bones that form the palms of the hand.

Metacarpals

300

Abnormal softening of cartilage.

Chondromalacia

300

A low-exposure radiographic measurement of the spine and hips to measure bone density.

dual x-ray absorptiometry

400

Which term means the surgical removal of a synovial membrane from a joint?

Synovectomy

400

A _______________ fracture is when the bone is pressed together on itself.

Compression Fracture

400

The part of the foot to which the toes are attached.

Metatarsals

400

A type of arthritis characterized by deposits of urate crystals in the joints.

Gout

400

 A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders involving the bones, joints, and muscles. 

Orthopedic Surgeon

500

_________________ is the surgical repair of a damaged joints. 

Arthroplasty

500

A fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed is called a ____________ fracture.  

comminuted fracture

500

Each of the series of small bones forming the backbone, having several projections for articulation and muscle attachment, and a hole through which the spinal cord passes.

Vertebrae

500

Pertaining to the formation of blood cells.

Hematopoietic 

500

Specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of the disorders of the foot.

Podiatrist