Which condition is commonly known as a slipped or ruptured disk?

herniated disk

Which condition is characterized by extensive bone destruction followed by abnormal bone repair?

Paget's disease

Which term describes the total displacement of a bone from its joint?

dislocation

In which type of fracture is the bone is bent and only partially broken?

greenstick fracture

Which type of arthritis is characterized by deposits of uric acid in the joints?

gouty arthritis

Which term describes the death of bone tissue resulting from a poor blood supply to an area of bone?

osteonecrosis

Which term means the act of holding, suturing, or fastening a bone in a fixed position with strapping or a cast?

immobilization

Which term describes a degenerative disorder that can cause the loss of normal spinal structure and function?

spondylosis

Which professional uses manipulative treatments for disorders originating from the misalignment of the spine?

chiropractor

Which type of joint provides the greatest flexibility of movement?

synovial joint

Which type of bone fracture is associated with osteoporosis?

Colles' fracture

Which is the smaller and shorter bone of the forearm?

radius

Which structure covers and protects the joint surfaces of bones?

articular cartilage

Which term describes the opening in a bone through which blood vessels, nerves, and ligaments pass?

foramen

Which bone is the larger weight-bearing bone of the lower leg?

tibia

Which portion of a long bone is located nearest to the midline?

proximal epiphysis

Which condition is the abnormal softening of cartilage?

chondromalacia

Which condition is an inflammation of bone and bone marrow?

osteomyelitis

Which procedure is a surgical incision into the skull?

craniotomy

Which term means relating to the formation of blood cells?

hemeostasis