Chapter 3, Problem 13FITB

The term ___________________________ means the tissue death of an artery or arteries. arteriomalacia arterionecrosis arteriosclerosis artheriostenosis

An injury to the body of the muscle or the attachment of a tendon is known as a ______. These are usually associated with overuse injuries that involve a wrenched or torn muscle or tendon attachment. sprain strain

The condition known as _____________________ is a congenital defect. juvenile arthritis adhesive capsulitis rheumatoid arthritis spina bifida

The term meaning the death of bone tissue due to lack of blood flow is______________ osteitis deformans osteomyelitis avascular necrosis osteoporosis

The recovery time for internal fixation surgery is shorter than that following a total hip replacement. The surgery is also less expensive and has a less strenuous recovery period; however, Mrs. Gwynn probably will not be able to walk again. Given the patients condition, and the limited dollars available for health care, which procedure should be performed?

Definition Correct Answer Possible Answers visual examination _______________________ -rrhea rupture _______________________ -rrhexis abnormal narrowing _______________________ -sclerosis abnormal hardening _______________________ -scopy flow or discharge _______________________ -stenosis

Mrs. Gilmer has leukemia and requires a bone marrow transplant. Part of the treatment was the harvesting of her bone marrow so she could receive it later as a/an ___________ bone marrow transplant.

Henry Turner wears a brace to compensate for the impaired function of his leg. The medical term for this orthopedic appliance is a/an _______________________ .