Chapter 14 Musculoskeletal System, Quiz 3, ANSWERS

1. osteosarcoma: malignant tumor of the bone
2. synoviosarcoma: a malignant tumor of the synovial membrane
3. rachischisis: congenital fissure of the vertebral column
4. myeloma: malignant tumor in the bone marrow
5. arthroclasia: surgical breaking of a stiff joint
6. bursotomy: incision of a bursa
7. chondroplasty: surgical repair of a cartilage
8. tarsectomy: excision of one or more tarsal bones
9. patellectomy: excision of the patella
10. ostectomy: excision of bone
11. cranioplasty: surgical repair of the skull
12. phalangectomy: excision of a finger or toe bone
13. meniscetomy: excision of the meniscus
14. crainotomy: incision into the skull
15. tenotomy: incision of the tendon
16. arthroscopy: visual examination inside a joint
17. electromyogram: record of the (intrinsic) electric activity in a skeletal muscle
18. femoral: pertaining to the femur
19. osteoblast: developing bone cell
20. bradykinesia: slow movement

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