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Midterm review
midterm review chap 3 and 4 anatomy
Question | Answer |
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1. Which structures connect bones to bones? | ligaments |
2. Which term means an abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lower spine? | lordosis |
3. Which structure is part of the hip? | ilium |
4. Which term means a surgical fusion of two bones to stiffen the joints? | arthrodesis |
5. What forms as a fracture heals? | a callus |
6. Which term describes stiffness in the joints, particularly in the elderly? | arthrosclerosis |
7. Which structure forms the upper portion of the sternum? | manubrium |
8. Which term means abnormal softening of cartilage? | chondromalacia |
9. Which tissue covers only the joint surface of the bones? | Cartilage |
10. which term means inflammation of the bone and bone marrow? | osteomyelitis |
11. Which term describes movement of the arm toward the body? | adduction |
12. Which condition is commonly know as the hiccups? | singultus |
13. Which term means pain in several muscle groups? | polymyalgia |
14. Which term means a condition of abnormal muscle tone? | dystonia |
15. What is the meaning of the suffix -paresis? | partial paralysis |
16. Which term means to suture a muscle? | myorrhaphy |
17. Which structure covers, supports, and separates muscles | fascia |
18. Which term describes the muscles of the internal organs? | smooth |