Question 1

Translate the medical term arthrocele as literally as possible.

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A)   Joint disease
B)   Joint formation
C)   Joint hardening
D)   Joint hernia
E)   Joint softeningF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 2

An EMG is most properly defined as a:

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A)   procedure for measuring the electrical activity of a bone.
B)   procedure for measuring the electrical activity of the nerves.
C)   record of the electrical activity of a bone.
D)   record of the electrical activity of a muscle.
E)   record of the electrical activity of the nerves.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

A partial dislocation of a joint is known as a(n) :

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A)   achondroplasia.
B)   arthrodysplasia.
C)   spinal stenosis.
D)   spondylolisthesis.
E)   subluxation.F) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 4

Build a medical term that means "poor bone development."

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A)   Osteodystrophy
B)   Osteolysis
C)   Osteomalacia
D)   Osteonecrosis
E)   OsteosclerosisF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Build a medical term that means "muscle disease."

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A)   Myoclonus
B)   Myoma
C)   Myopathy
D)   Myosarcoma
E)   MyositisF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following roots does NOT pertain to a bone?

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A)   ankyl/o
B)   brachi/o
C)   cost/o
D)   dactyl/o
E)   spondyl/oF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Which is the medical term used to describe joint stiffness?

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A)   Ankylosis
B)   Arthralgia
C)   Arthrodynia
D)   Crepitation
E)   DyskinesiaF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

Translate the medical term tibialgia as literally as possible.

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A)   Arm pain
B)   Finger pain
C)   Femur pain
D)   Tendon pain
E)   Tibia painF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Read the following excerpt from a patient's health record: On exam, Mr. Samuels was a pleasant young man, well developed and well nourished, and in no acute distress. His lungs were clear and heart was regular in rate and rhythm. No murmurs were heard. Examination of his right leg revealed a significant soft tissue mass over his distal femur on the right. The mass was tender. He did not have any knee effusion. I reviewed the labs and x-ray. His findings were consistent with osteosarcoma.
Given this information, which of the following statements is TRUE?

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A)   Mr. Samuels has a cancerous tumor originating in his knee joint.
B)   Mr. Samuels has a soft tissue mass on his femur caused by a build-up of fluid in his knee.
C)   Mr. Samuels has a soft tissue mass on the bottom part of his right femur.
D)   Mr. Samuels has fluid build-up in his knee.
E)   Mr. Samuels is experiencing an abnormal bone hardening on his right leg.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Choose the correct translation for the root tars/o.

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A)   Arm
B)   Ankle
C)   Joint
D)   Stiff, bent
E)   WristF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term myasthenia?

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A)   my (joint)  + asthenia (growth)  = joint growth
B)   my (muscle)  + asthenia (pain)  = muscle pain
C)   my (muscle)  + asthenia (weakness)  = muscle weakness
D)   my (joint)  + asthen (growth)  + ia (condition)  = condition of joint growth
E)   my (muscle)  + asthen (pain)  + ia (condition)  = muscle painF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 12

Translate the medical term hyperkinesia as literally as possible.

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A)   Bad movement
B)   Fast movement
C)   Over movement
D)   Slow movement
E)   Under movementF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

A drug that relieves pain is called a(n) :

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A)   analgesic.
B)   anti-arthritic.
C)   anti-inflammatory.
D)   anti-pyretic.
E)   open reduction.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

Build a medical term that means "tendon inflammation."

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A)   Arthritis
B)   Bursitis
C)   Dactylitis
D)   Fasciitis
E)   TendonitisF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT true about the abbreviation CAT?

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A)   It breaks into axi (axis)  + al (pertaining to)  + tomo (cut)  + graph (recording)  + y (procedure) .
B)   It can also be abbreviated CT.
C)   It is part of the treatment plan for patients.
D)   It is an imaging procedure using a computer to produce cross sections along an axis.
E)   It stands for "computed axial tomography."F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Which syllable receives the emphasis in the medical term hypotonia?

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A)   Syllable 1: hy
B)   Syllable 2: po
C)   Syllable 3: to
D)   Syllable 4: ni
E)   Syllable 5: aF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term tarsectomy?

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A)   tars (ankle)  + ectomy (incision)  = incision into the ankle
B)   tars (ankle)  + ectomy (removal)  = removal of all or a portion of the ankle
C)   tars (tendon)  + ectomy (incision)  = incision into the tendon
D)   tars (wrist)  + ectomy (removal)  = removal of all or part of a wrist
E)   tars (wrist)  + ectomy (incision)  = incision into the wristF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following roots describes the small fluid-filled sac found near the body's joints?

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A)   burs/o
B)   cost/o
C)   fasci/o
D)   spondyl/o
E)   tax/oF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term myomectomy into its component parts?

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A)   myo/mectomy
B)   myom/ectomy
C)   my/om/ectomy
D)   myo/mec/tomy
E)   my/o/mec/to/myF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term osteochondritis?

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A)   osteo (bone)  + chondr (cartilage)  + itis (inflammation)  = inflammation of the bone and cartilage
B)   osteo (bone)  + chondr (cartilage)  + itis (condition)  = bone and cartilage condition
C)   osteo (bone)  + chondr (rib)  + itis (inflammation)  = inflammation of the rib bones
D)   osteo (bone)  + chondr (rib)  + itis (condition)  = condition of the rib bones
E)   osteo (bone)  + chondr (tendon)  + itis (inflammation)  = inflammation of the bone and tendonF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 4: The Musculoskeletal System Orthopedics

Which syllable receives the emphasis in the medical term hypotonia?

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Build a medical term that means "muscle disease."

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Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term myomectomy into its component parts?

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Translate the medical term arthrocele as literally as possible.

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Which of the following roots does NOT pertain to a bone?

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Translate the medical term hyperkinesia as literally as possible.

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A partial dislocation of a joint is known as a(n) :

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Which of the following roots describes the small fluid-filled sac found near the body's joints?

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Build a medical term that means "poor bone development."

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Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term myasthenia?

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Build a medical term that means "tendon inflammation."

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Choose the correct translation for the root tars/o.

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Which is the medical term used to describe joint stiffness?

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Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term osteochondritis?

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Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term tarsectomy?

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A drug that relieves pain is called a(n) :

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Which of the following is NOT true about the abbreviation CAT?

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An EMG is most properly defined as a:

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Translate the medical term tibialgia as literally as possible.

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Exam 4: The Musculoskeletal System Orthopedics

Which syllable receives the emphasis in the medical term hypotonia?

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Build a medical term that means "muscle disease."

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Which is the correct breakdown of the medical term myomectomy into its component parts?

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Translate the medical term arthrocele as literally as possible.

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Which of the following roots does NOT pertain to a bone?

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Translate the medical term hyperkinesia as literally as possible.

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A partial dislocation of a joint is known as a(n) :

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Which of the following roots describes the small fluid-filled sac found near the body's joints?

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Build a medical term that means "poor bone development."

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Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term myasthenia?

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Build a medical term that means "tendon inflammation."

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Choose the correct translation for the root tars/o.

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Which is the medical term used to describe joint stiffness?

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Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term osteochondritis?

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Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term tarsectomy?

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A drug that relieves pain is called a(n) :

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Which of the following is NOT true about the abbreviation CAT?

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An EMG is most properly defined as a:

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