MSC ORT WEEK 2 TEST QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
Multifragmentary Fracture - ANSWER-Complex fracture with several irregular
intermediate fragments involving 4cm or more of the tibial diaphysis. extensive
shattering.
Comminuted Fracture - ANSWER-When a bone breaks into several pieces
Intra-articular - ANSWER-Situated within, occurring within, or administered by
entering a joint
Extra-articular - ANSWER-outside of or other than a joint
displaced fracture - ANSWER-bone snaps in 2 or more parts and moves so that
the two ends are not lined up straight.
non-displaced fracture - ANSWER-a break in which the broken bones retain their
alignment
fracture - ANSWER-to break (a bone)
contusion - ANSWER-bruise
polyaxial - ANSWER-Movement in three planes (ball-and-socket joints)
polytrauma - ANSWER-the occurrence of injuries to multiple body systems
coracoid process - ANSWER-connects the acromion to the clavicle and to the
greater tuberosity of the humerus
clavicle - ANSWER-collarbone. connects the sternum to the scapula.
, acromion - ANSWER-an extension of the scapula that forms the high point of the
shoulder
humerus - ANSWER-upper arm bone. long bone.
scapula - ANSWER-shoulder blade. connects the humerus with the clavicle to
form the shoulder joint.
glenohumeral arthritis - ANSWER-wearing or degeneration of articular cartilage
in the glenohumeral joint of the shoulder
frozen shoulder - ANSWER-adhesive capsulitis. occurs when the connective
tissue enclosing the joint becomes thickened and tight
glenohumeral joint - ANSWER-The synovial ball-and-socket joint of the shoulder.
most mobile joint in the body.
rotator cuff tears - ANSWER-a rip in the group of 4 muscles and tendons that
stabilize the shoulder joint.
rotator cuff - ANSWER-stabilize the shoulder.
Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis
these hold the head of the humerus in the glenoid cavity during movement.
glenoid - ANSWER-pear shaped, shallow depression on the superior lateral
aspect of the scapula.
shoulder impingement - ANSWER-When the space between the bone on top of
the shoulder (acromion) and the tendons of the rotator cuff rub against each
other during arm elevation.
ACL - ANSWER-Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Connects femur to the tibia. helps stabilize the knee
extensor mechanism - ANSWER-structures that work together to move a joint
into an extended position.
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