Chapter 3, Problem 24MC

What is the total number of bones found in the foot and toes? 7 14 26 30

The surgical procedure for loosening of an ankylosed joint is known as _____________. arthrodesis arthrolysis

The surgical placement of an artificial joint is known as __________________.

Inflammation of more than one joint is known as._________________

A meniscus is ________. a fibrocartilage pad that provides padding between bones a fluid-filled space that prevents friction between a muscle tendon and underlying bone the articular caililage that covers the ends of a bone at a synovial joint the lubricating fluid within a synovial joint

Inflamed and swollen tendons caught in the narrow space between the bones within the shoulder joint cause the condition known as ____________________. impingement syndrome intermittent claudication