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Match each definition with the correct word part. --desis


A) bent backward
B) hump
C) setting free,loosening
D) spinal cord,bone marrow
E) surgical fixation of bone or joint

F) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

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The condition known as ____________________ is a degenerative disorder that can cause the loss of normal spinal structure and function.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -scoliosis


A) abnormal forward curvature of the lumbar spine
B) abnormal outward curvature of the thoracic spine
C) abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
D) pain in the lumbar region of the spine
E) partial displacement of a bone from its joint

F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

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Match each definition with the correct word part. -myel/o


A) bent backward
B) hump
C) setting free,loosening
D) spinal cord,bone marrow
E) surgical fixation of bone or joint

F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

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A/An ____________________ hip fracture is caused by weakening of the bones due to osteoporosis.

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The ____________________ are the bony structure units of the spinal column.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -manubrium


A) bone that forms the upper portion of the sternum
B) bones that form the palms of the hand
C) bones that form the part of the foot
D) hip socket
E) rounded,bony protuberance on the ankle

F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

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A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of a lamina from a vertebra.

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Match each definition with the appropriate type of fracture. -comminuted fracture


A) bone breaks due to weakness caused by a disease process
B) broken bone and an open wound
C) broken bone that is pressed together on itself
D) broken bone that is splintered or crushed
E) surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity

F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

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The medical term ____________________ describes the abnormal softening of the cartilage.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -malleolus


A) bone that forms the upper portion of the sternum
B) bones that form the palms of the hand
C) bones that form the part of the foot
D) hip socket
E) rounded,bony protuberance on the ankle

F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

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Match each definition with the correct term. -kyphosis


A) abnormal forward curvature of the lumbar spine
B) abnormal outward curvature of the thoracic spine
C) abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
D) pain in the lumbar region of the spine
E) partial displacement of a bone from its joint

F) All of the above
G) C) and E)

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____________________ disease is a bone disorder of unknown cause that is characterized by excessive breakdown of bone tissue,followed by abnormal bone formation.

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____________________ is the form of arthritis most commonly associated with aging.

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The visual examination of the internal structure of a joint is known as ____________________.

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Match each definition with the appropriate type of fracture. -compression fracture


A) bone breaks due to weakness caused by a disease process
B) broken bone and an open wound
C) broken bone that is pressed together on itself
D) broken bone that is splintered or crushed
E) surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity

F) B) and D)
G) None of the above

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A percutaneous ____________________ is a minimally invasive procedure that is performed to treat osteoporosis-related compression fractures of the spine.

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The death of bone tissue due to a lack of insufficient blood supply is known as ____________________.

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A/An ____________________ is a specialist who diagnoses and treats disorders of the foot.

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Spina ____________________ is a congenital defect that occurs during early pregnancy when the spinal canal fails to close completely around the spinal cord to protect it.

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