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Caduceus Musculoskeletal System (ch.6)
(lecture 23) Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
calcin/osis
Ans: *calx means lime in Latin
*-osis means condition in Greek
1. this condition is seen most often in individuals who suffer
from osteoporosis
2. this condition is marked by abnormal deposits of lime salts or
calcium in the tissues
3. it is often seen with progressive system sclerosis and
rheumatoid arthritis
Carp/al Tunnel Syn/drome (CTS)
Ans: *Karpos means wrist in Latin
*Syn/drome means together/running
1. the carpal tunnel is a canal in the wrist bound by
osteo/fibrous materials through which the flexor tendons and
the medial nerves pass
2. the syndrome is characterized by soreness, tenderness, and
weakness of the muscles of the thumb caused by pressure
(median nerve)
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3. if conservative therapy fails, surgical relief of tendon
pressure may be required
Dis/location (away/location)
Ans: *dis means apart in Latin
*Locare means to place in Latin
1. this is the displacement of any body part (usually temporary)
2. there are many types, from incomplete or partial
(sub/lux/ation) to complete (thumb)
3. this is usually caused by injury or death, but may be
congenital
Hip Dis/location, Dis/articulation
Ans: means side, apart/place
Sub/lux/ation (lesser/dislocation/process of)
Ans: *sub means under or less than in Latin
* luxatios means dislocation in Latin
1. this is a partial or incomplete dislocation
2. chiropractors and osteopaths view sub/luxation as a partial
dislocation of vertebral facets or bones, and are correctable by
adjustments
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
Caduceus Musculoskeletal System (ch.6)
(lecture 23) Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
calcin/osis
Ans: *calx means lime in Latin
*-osis means condition in Greek
1. this condition is seen most often in individuals who suffer
from osteoporosis
2. this condition is marked by abnormal deposits of lime salts or
calcium in the tissues
3. it is often seen with progressive system sclerosis and
rheumatoid arthritis
Carp/al Tunnel Syn/drome (CTS)
Ans: *Karpos means wrist in Latin
*Syn/drome means together/running
1. the carpal tunnel is a canal in the wrist bound by
osteo/fibrous materials through which the flexor tendons and
the medial nerves pass
2. the syndrome is characterized by soreness, tenderness, and
weakness of the muscles of the thumb caused by pressure
(median nerve)
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3. if conservative therapy fails, surgical relief of tendon
pressure may be required
Dis/location (away/location)
Ans: *dis means apart in Latin
*Locare means to place in Latin
1. this is the displacement of any body part (usually temporary)
2. there are many types, from incomplete or partial
(sub/lux/ation) to complete (thumb)
3. this is usually caused by injury or death, but may be
congenital
Hip Dis/location, Dis/articulation
Ans: means side, apart/place
Sub/lux/ation (lesser/dislocation/process of)
Ans: *sub means under or less than in Latin
* luxatios means dislocation in Latin
1. this is a partial or incomplete dislocation
2. chiropractors and osteopaths view sub/luxation as a partial
dislocation of vertebral facets or bones, and are correctable by
adjustments
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