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What does the term 'osteomalacia' mean?

  • Inflammation of the bone
  • Lack of bone
  • Tumor of the bone
  • Softening of the bone (correct)

    • Which of the following terms refers to a surgical repair of the skin?

  • Dermatitis
  • Dermatoplasty (correct)
  • Dermoscope
  • Dermatome

    • What is the medical term for a blackhead?

  • Decubitus
  • Leukoplakia
  • Comedone (correct)
  • Melanoma

    • Which of the following is a condition characterized by excessive sweating?

    <p>Hidradenitis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a surgical puncture of a joint to remove fluid?

    <p>Arthrocentesis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'kyphosis' refer to?

    <p>Abnormal forward curvature of the spine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medical term for ringworm?

    <p>Tinea (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms refers to a tumor of the gland?

    <p>Adenoma (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medical term for a bedsore?

    <p>Decubitus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'albinism' refer to?

    <p>A condition characterized by the absence of melanin pigment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term "osteomalacia" refers to a condition characterized by softening of the bone.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The medical term for a mole is a "nevus".

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The medical term for the instrument used to examine a joint is "arthroscope".

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A condition involving a lack of red blood cells is called "erythrocytosis".

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The prefix "dis" in the term "dislocation" means "apart".

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The medical term for a tumor of the gland is "adenocarcinoma".

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    A surgical repair of the skin is called "dermatoplasty".

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    In the medical term "osteocyte", the suffix "cyte" means "inflammation".

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    The medical term for the upper jawbone is the "mandible".

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A physician who specializes in the study of the skin is called a "dermatologist".

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following medical terms with their corresponding definitions:

    <p>Arthrocentesis = Surgical puncture of a joint for removal of fluid Flexion = The process of bending a limb Scoliosis = An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine Hallux = The medical term for the big toe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the medical terms with their related medical specialties:

    <p>Dermatologist = Skin Oncologist = Tumors Cardiologist = Heart Neurologist = Nervous system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the medical terms with their specific bone locations:

    <p>Femur = Thigh Vertebrae = Spine Coccyx = Tailbone Cranium = Skull</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following prefixes and suffixes with their meanings:

    <p>-itis = Inflammation -oma = Tumor -tomy = To cut -ectomy = To remove surgically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their corresponding definitions:

    <p>Leukoplakia = White spots or patches on the mucous membrane of the tongue or cheek Tinea = Ringworm Melanoma = Cancerous tumor with black pigmentation Sebum = Excessive flow of oil from the sebaceous glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the medical terms with their corresponding medical specialties:

    <p>Orthopedist = Bones and joints Gastroenterologist = Digestive system Ophthalmologist = Eyes Gynecologist = Female reproductive system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following medical terms with their related organs:

    <p>Myocardium = Heart Hepatitis = Liver Nephritis = Kidneys Pneumonia = Lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions relating to bone structure:

    <p>Osteomalacia = Softening of the bones Osteoporosis = Thinning of the bones Osteomyelitis = Inflammation of the bone marrow Osteoarthritis = Degenerative joint disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Femur

    The thigh bone, not located in the upper body.

    Arthritis

    Inflammation of the bone and joint.

    Oblique fracture

    A fracture that occurs diagonal to the bone's axis.

    Hallux

    The medical term for the big toe.

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    Scoliosis

    An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.

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    Arthrocentesis

    The surgical puncture of a joint for fluid removal.

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    Dermatologist

    A physician who specializes in the study of skin.

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    Melanoma

    A cancerous tumor with black pigmentation.

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    Decubitis

    The medical term for a bedsore.

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    Sebum

    Excessive flow of oil from sebaceous glands.

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    Gynecoid pelvis

    A type of pelvis ideal for giving birth, common in females.

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    Mandible

    The medical term for the lower jawbone.

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    Cervical bones

    The seven bones located in the neck region.

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    Rheumat

    In the term rheumatoid, the root meaning is discharge.

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    Integument

    The root in integumentary meaning covering, related to skin.

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    Cellulitis

    An inflammation of the tissue characterized by little cells.

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    Flexion

    The process of bending a limb or joint.

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    Leukoplakia

    White patches on the mucous membranes of the mouth.

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    Cost/o

    The root meaning rib in medical terms.

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    Debridement

    The removal of dead tissue from a wound.

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    Vertebrae

    Bone structure not classified as a long bone.

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    Collagen

    A protein important for formation of tissues and skin.

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    Tinea

    Medical term for ringworm, a fungal infection.

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    Rhytidoplasty

    A surgical procedure for wrinkles.

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    Cellul

    Root meaning 'little cell' in 'cellulitis'.

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    Kyphosis

    Condition characterized by an abnormal hump in the back.

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    Study Notes

    Bones and Joints

    • The femur is a bone in the lower body.
    • Arthritis is inflammation of the bone and joints.
    • An oblique fracture is a fracture diagonal to the bone's axis.
    • The medical term for the big toe is hallux.
    • A gynecoid pelvis is a type of pelvis characteristic of the normal female and ideal for childbirth.
    • The medical term for pertaining to the lower jawbone is mandible.
    • Arthritis is a disease involving inflammation of the joints.
    • Vertebrae are not classified as long bones.
    • In the term collagen, the suffix -gen means formation.
    • In the term carpal, the root carp means wrist.
    • The prefix dis means apart.
    • Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
    • Arthrocentesis is the surgical puncture of a joint for fluid removal.
    • Flexion is the process of bending a limb.
    • The seven bones in the neck are cervical bones.
    • In the term rheumatoid, the root rheumat means discharge.

    Skin and Other Body Systems

    • A nevus is a mole.
    • In the term integumentary, the root integument means covering.
    • In the term cellulitis, the root cellul means little cell.
    • Debridement removes debris from dead tissue, scraping and cleaning the wound.
    • A comedone is a blackhead.
    • Leukoplakia are white spots or patches on mucous membranes of the tongue or cheek.
    • The clue rhytidoplasty is a word referring to a surgical procedure in its suffix.
    • A dermatologist studies the skin.
    • Melanoma is a cancerous tumor with black pigmentation.
    • Tinea is ringworm.
    • Decubitis is a bedsore.
    • Excessive sebum flow from sebaceous glands is called sebum.
    • The skin has two main layers: epidermis and dermis.

    Medical Terminology Roots, Suffixes, and Prefixes

    • -poiesis: formation
    • -plasty: surgical repair
    • -scope: instrument used to examine
    • -penia: lack of
    • -oma: tumor
    • -malacia: softening
    • -itis: inflammation
    • -tome: instrument to cut
    • Oste/o: bone
    • Lord-: bending
    • Kyh-: hump
    • Crani/o-: skull
    • Cost/o-: rib
    • Coccyg/o-: coccyx
    • Fixat-: fastened
    • Erthr/o-: red
    • Trich/o-: hair
    • Plak/o-: plate
    • Ang/i-: vessel
    • Vuls/o-: pull
    • Onchy/o-: nail
    • Melan/o-: black
    • Kerat/o-: horn
    • Icter/o-: jaundice
    • Hidr/o-: sweat
    • Derm/a-: skin
    • Caus/o-: burn
    • Myc/o-: fungus
    • Albin/o-: white
    • Aden/o-: gland

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    This quiz covers essential concepts related to bones and joints, including bone classifications, common conditions like arthritis, and medical terminology associated with the skeletal system. Test your knowledge on fractures, types of pelvis, and spinal curvature. Perfect for students studying anatomy or healthcare professionals.

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