Question: A “capitulum” can best be described as:

the forearm bone on the thumb side.

smooth articular surface of bone on which another glides.

a small head or rounded extremity of a bone.

a joint.

a single bone in the upper arm.

Answer: a small head or rounded extremity of a bone.

Question: A pathologic fracture means:

the fracture spirals around the long axis of the bone.

the fracture occurs in an area of bone weakened by disease, such as cancer.

the fractured bone parts are out of line.

the fracture caused the bone to go through the skin.

the fracture was to the coccyx area.

Answer: the fracture occurs in an area of bone weakened by disease, such as cancer.

Question: Another term meaning scapulae is:

collarbones

kneecap

shoulder blades

ankle bones

elbow

Answer: shoulder blades

Question: In the term osteomyelitis, how many word elements are present?

four

two

five

three

one

Answer: two

Question: In the term scoliosis, the root is_____ and means_______.

sco-; crooked

scolio-; crooked.

scoli-; crooked

sc-; straight

sc-; cramped

Answer: scoli-; crooked

Question: In the term sphenoid, what does the suffix mean?

bolt or nail

bind together

resemble

pertaining to

fiber

Answer: resemble

Question: In the word epiphysis, the root means:

above.

within.

growth.

pertaining to.

embryo.

Answer: growth

Question: In the term sarcoma, the root means:

against.

around.

flesh.

with.

same.

Answer: flesh

Question: Incomplete bone formation, leading to fragile, easily broken bones, is called:

osteomyelitis

sarcoma

phalanges

metatarsals

osteogenesis imperfecta

Answer: osteogenesis imperfecta

Question: Osteopathy means:

fibrous bands.

practitioner of osteopathy.

medical practice based on maintaining the balance of the body.

bone repair.

bone fracture.

Answer: medical practice based on maintaining the balance of the body.