VOCABULARY REVIEW
Match the medical terms below with the definitions in the numbered list.
AP bone marrow distal proximal
arthrocentesis cephalometer intervertebral quadriplegia
articulation cervical vertebrae myelogram radiologist
atlas closed fracture myorrhexis radiology
bilateral diaphysis open fracture spondylomalacia
- is the study of x-rays and radioactive substances used for diagnosing and treating
diseases. - is the shaft, or main part, of a bone.
- refers to passing from the front to the rear.
- is a fracture in which the bone is broken, but there is no external wound and sur-
rounding tissue damage is minimal. - means pertaining to or affecting two sides.
6. means near the point of attachment to the trunk.
7. is the place of union between two or more bones and is also called a joint. - is a fracture in which the broken end of a bone has moved so that it pierces the
skin, with possibly extensive damage to surrounding blood vessels, nerves, and
muscles. - is the first cervical vertebra, which supports the skull.
- is a surgical puncture of a joint to remove fluid.
- is soft tissue that fills the medullary cavities of long bones.
- is an instrument used to measure the head.
- refers to a radiograph of the spinal canal after injection of a contrast medium.
- means rupture of a muscle.
- means softening of vertebrae.
- is a directional term that means farthest from the point of attachment to the trunk.
- is a physician who specializes in the use of x-rays for the diagnosis and treatment
of disease. - are bones that form the skeletal framework of the neck.
- is situated between two adjacent vertebrae.
- means paralysis of all four extremities.
Competency Verification: Check your answers in Appendix B: Answer Key, page 599. If you are not satisfied with
your level of comprehension, review the chapter vocabulary and retake the review.
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