KINN'S MEDICAL ASSISTANT CH 36 -
ASSISTING WITH ORTHOPEDIC
MEDICINE EXAM
Articular - Correct Answers -Pertaining to a joint
Cartilage - Correct Answers -A rubbery, smooth, somewhat elastic connective tissue
that covers the ends of bones
Cervical - Correct Answers -Pertaining to the neck region containing seven cervical
vertebrae.
Corticosteroids - Correct Answers -Antiinflammatory hormones, natural or synthetic
Crepitation - Correct Answers -A dry, crackling sound or sensation
Diaphysis - Correct Answers -The midportion of a long bone; it contains the medullary
cavity
Endoscope - Correct Answers -An illuminated optic instrument for visualization of the
inside of the body; it may be inserted through an incision in minimally invasive surgery.
Epiphysis - Correct Answers -The end of a long bone; it contains the growth plates
kyphotic - Correct Answers -Relating to the normal convex curvature of the thoracic
spine
Ligaments - Correct Answers -Tough connective tissue bands that hold joints together
by attaching to the bones on either side of the joint
Lumbar - Correct Answers -Relating to the lower back region that contains the five
lumbar vertebrae
Luxation - Correct Answers -Dislocation or a bone from its normal anatomic location
Medullary Cavity - Correct Answers -The inner portion of the diaphysis, it contains the
bone marrow
, Periosteum - Correct Answers -The thin, highly innervated, membranous covering of a
bone
Prosthesis - Correct Answers -An artificial replacement for a body part
Range of motion - Correct Answers -The extent of movement possible in a joint.
Sarcoma - Correct Answers -A malignant tumor in fibrous, fatty, muscular, synovial,
vascular, or neural tissue
Striated - Correct Answers -A muscle that contains fibers divided by bands of cross
stripes or striations because of overlapping myofilaments.
Synovial Fluid - Correct Answers -A clear fluid found in joint cavities that facilitates
smooth movements and nourishes joint structures.
Tendons - Correct Answers -tough bands of tissue that attach your muscles to bones
Smooth muscle - Correct Answers -Responsible for moving fluids through urinary
system
Knee joint - Correct Answers -Is hinged
Gouty arthritis - Correct Answers -Pain in big toe
Bursa - Correct Answers -Sac of synovial fluid near joint
Lordosis - Correct Answers -Abnormal curvature of lumbar spine
Flexion - Correct Answers -Bending of a muscle
RICE - Correct Answers -Rest, ice, compression, elevate
Carpal tunnel syndrome - Correct Answers -CTS repeated movement of hands causes
numbness/tingling
Rheumatoid arthritis - Correct Answers -RA autoimmune reaction to synovial fluid
Greenstick - Correct Answers -Fx most common in children
Ricketts - Correct Answers -Milk in us is fortified with vit D
Kyphosis - Correct Answers -Classic sign of osteoporosis
Spiral - Correct Answers -Fx caused by twisting
ASSISTING WITH ORTHOPEDIC
MEDICINE EXAM
Articular - Correct Answers -Pertaining to a joint
Cartilage - Correct Answers -A rubbery, smooth, somewhat elastic connective tissue
that covers the ends of bones
Cervical - Correct Answers -Pertaining to the neck region containing seven cervical
vertebrae.
Corticosteroids - Correct Answers -Antiinflammatory hormones, natural or synthetic
Crepitation - Correct Answers -A dry, crackling sound or sensation
Diaphysis - Correct Answers -The midportion of a long bone; it contains the medullary
cavity
Endoscope - Correct Answers -An illuminated optic instrument for visualization of the
inside of the body; it may be inserted through an incision in minimally invasive surgery.
Epiphysis - Correct Answers -The end of a long bone; it contains the growth plates
kyphotic - Correct Answers -Relating to the normal convex curvature of the thoracic
spine
Ligaments - Correct Answers -Tough connective tissue bands that hold joints together
by attaching to the bones on either side of the joint
Lumbar - Correct Answers -Relating to the lower back region that contains the five
lumbar vertebrae
Luxation - Correct Answers -Dislocation or a bone from its normal anatomic location
Medullary Cavity - Correct Answers -The inner portion of the diaphysis, it contains the
bone marrow
, Periosteum - Correct Answers -The thin, highly innervated, membranous covering of a
bone
Prosthesis - Correct Answers -An artificial replacement for a body part
Range of motion - Correct Answers -The extent of movement possible in a joint.
Sarcoma - Correct Answers -A malignant tumor in fibrous, fatty, muscular, synovial,
vascular, or neural tissue
Striated - Correct Answers -A muscle that contains fibers divided by bands of cross
stripes or striations because of overlapping myofilaments.
Synovial Fluid - Correct Answers -A clear fluid found in joint cavities that facilitates
smooth movements and nourishes joint structures.
Tendons - Correct Answers -tough bands of tissue that attach your muscles to bones
Smooth muscle - Correct Answers -Responsible for moving fluids through urinary
system
Knee joint - Correct Answers -Is hinged
Gouty arthritis - Correct Answers -Pain in big toe
Bursa - Correct Answers -Sac of synovial fluid near joint
Lordosis - Correct Answers -Abnormal curvature of lumbar spine
Flexion - Correct Answers -Bending of a muscle
RICE - Correct Answers -Rest, ice, compression, elevate
Carpal tunnel syndrome - Correct Answers -CTS repeated movement of hands causes
numbness/tingling
Rheumatoid arthritis - Correct Answers -RA autoimmune reaction to synovial fluid
Greenstick - Correct Answers -Fx most common in children
Ricketts - Correct Answers -Milk in us is fortified with vit D
Kyphosis - Correct Answers -Classic sign of osteoporosis
Spiral - Correct Answers -Fx caused by twisting
