Assignment

Module Three Worksheet

Musculoskeletal

Write the definition of the medical words.

• epiphysis

• diaphysis

• endosteum

• compact bone

• periosteum

• medullary canal

• cancellous or spongy bone

• synarthrosis

• condyle

• sulcus

• ataxia

• clonic

• atonic

• adductor

• abductor

• brachialgia

• prime mover

• gluteus maximus

• meatus

• trochanter

Word Surgery

Directions: Read the medical word. Break the medical word into its word parts and give the meaning of each word part. Then give the definition of the medical word.

• chondrocostal

Suffix and its meaning:
Combining form and its meaning:
Root and its meaning:
Medical word definition:

• arthralgia

Suffix and its meaning:
Root and its meaning:
Medical word definition:

• dislocation

Suffix and its meaning:
Prefix and its meaning:
Root and its meaning:
Medical word definition:

• lordosis

Suffix and its meaning:
Root and its meaning:
Medical word definition:

• achondroplasia

Suffix and its meaning:
Prefix and its meaning:
Combining form and its meaning:
Medical word definition:

• osteoarthritis

Suffix and its meaning:
Combining form and its meaning:
Root and its meaning:
Medical word definition:

• fibromyalgia

Suffix and its meaning:
Combining form and its meaning:
Root and its meaning:
Medical word definition:

• prosthesis

Suffix and its meaning:
Combining form and its meaning:
Medical word definition:

• myorrhaphy

Suffix and its meaning:
Combining form and its meaning:
Medical word definition:

• atonic

Suffix and its meaning:
Prefix and its meaning:
Root and its meaning:
Medical word definition:

• myokinesis

Suffix and its meaning:
Combining form and its meaning:
Medical word definition:

• intramuscular

Suffix and its meaning:
Prefix and its meaning:
Root and its meaning:
Medical word definition:

Provide the correct medical term for each of the following:

• surgical repair of a joint:
• pertaining to cartilage:
• slow motion/movement:
• incision into the skull:
• impaired muscle tone:
• thin layer of connective tissue:
• inflammation of a joint:
• pertaining to the wrist bones:
• pain in the coccyx:
• instrument used to cut muscle:
• lateral curvature of the spine:
• formation of bone:

Fill in the correct term for each abbreviation.

• ANA

• BMD

• Cl

• C3

• Ca

• MD

• CK

• EMG

• AE

• AK

Spelling Challenge

Spell each term correctly in the space provided.
Incorrect Spelling Correct Spelling

• artritis
• lordiosis
• miehloma
• pedel
• epiphyses
• aponrosis
• cardac
• dacktlespasm
• myorhaphy
• diafram

Pronunciation

Provide the phonetic spelling of the terms below. In addition, using a recording tool, such as Vocaroo, record the following medical terms. For support on using Vocaroo, refer to the Vocaroo.

Term Phonetic Spelling

• dislocation
• arthralgia
• chondral
• tibial
• ulnar
• craniectomy
• dermatomyositis
• fascia
• flaccid
• quadriceps
• atrophy
• diaphragm

Place the recording of your pronunciation of the medical terms here:

Answer the following:

• The six primary functions of the bones are:
• The six classifications of bone, and an example of each, are:
• List and describe the three basic types of muscle tissue according to functions and appearance.
• List and describe the three distinguishable parts of a muscle.
• List and describe the three classifications of muscles as they perform in groups as motor units.

Case Study

To begin, review the medical records located in the Practical Application sections of Chapter 6 and Chapter 7 in the textbook. Then, using the records, answer the questions below. Note: The questions below are different from the questions in the textbook.

Chapter 6

• DXA scan is used to diagnose a bone disease called ___________________.

• What is the abbreviation for bone mineral density test?

• According to the medical record, a discrepancy was found between the lumbar spine and hips due to what condition?

• Define osteopenia.

• When is follow-up recommended for this patient?

Chapter 7

• What are the signs and symptoms this patient was experiencing?

• What is the diagnosis?

• How was the diagnosis determined?

• What is muscular dystrophy?

• Creatine kinase (CK) is a blood test that measures the level of CK in the blood and is increased in ________________ or ______________ of the skeletal muscle, traumatic muscle injury, strenuous exercise, and progressive muscular dystrophy.