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Rickets is caused by a deficiency of calcium and vitamin D in early childhood.

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A closed fracture is one in which the bone is broken,but there is no open wound in the skin.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -femur


A) also known as the collar bone
B) also known as the heel bone
C) also known as the shinbone
D) also known as the shoulder blade
E) also known as the thighbone

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Match each definition with the correct term. -lumbago


A) a congenital defect in which the spine fails to close around the spinal cord
B) degenerative condition of the vertebrae
C) inflammation of the vertebrae
D) pain of the lumbar region
E) rupture of the intervertebral disk that causes pressure on spinal nerve roots

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The upper portion of the sternum is known as the ____.


A) mandible
B) manubrium
C) mediastinum
D) xiphoid process

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Match each definition with the correct term. -stress


A) a fracture in which the bone is twisted apart
B) a fracture that is at an angle across the bone
C) a fracture that is straight across the bone
D) a small crack fracture that occurs after chronic,excessive impact
E) a fracture that occurs when the bone is pressed together on itself

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The condition of thinner-than-average bone density in a young person is known as ____________________.

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The medical term meaning pain of the lumbar region of the spine is ____________________.

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The 13 pairs of ribs are called costals.

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Spondylolisthesis is the forward movement of a lower lumbar vertebra's body on the vertebra below it.

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The ____________________ is the rounded bony protuberance on each side of the ankle.

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Talipes is commonly known as a bunion.

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A bone marrow biopsy is a diagnostic test that may be necessary after abnormal types or numbers of red or white blood cells are found in a complete blood count test.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -transverse


A) a fracture in which the bone is twisted apart
B) a fracture that is at an angle across the bone
C) a fracture that is straight across the bone
D) a small crack fracture that occurs after chronic,excessive impact
E) a fracture that occurs when the bone is pressed together on itself

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A/An ____ is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders involving the bones,joints,and muscles.


A) chiropractor
B) orthopedic surgeon
C) osteopath
D) podiatrist

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External fixation is placed directly on the fractured bone and usually is not removed after the fracture has healed.

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The term ____________________ refers to the posterior surface of the knee and is used to describe the space,ligaments,vessels,and muscles in this area.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -compression


A) a fracture in which the bone is twisted apart
B) a fracture that is at an angle across the bone
C) a fracture that is straight across the bone
D) a small crack fracture that occurs after chronic,excessive impact
E) a fracture that occurs when the bone is pressed together on itself

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____ is an inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone.


A) Osteitis
B) Osteochondritis
C) Osteomyelitis
D) Periostitis

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The condition now known as short stature was formerly known as ____.


A) cretinism
B) dwarfism
C) hunchback
D) talipes

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