Comprehensive Radiographic Pathology
- Ch. 4: Skeletal System
The shaft of any long bone is termed? correct answers Diaphysis
The end of a long bone is referred to as the? correct answers Epiphysis
The special types of cells responsible for the diameter growth of bones are? correct
answers Osteoblasts and chondroblasts
The common area(s) of the body radiographed to determine bone age is/are? correct
answers Wrist and hand
What pathologic condition is present if the posterior elements of one or more vertebrae
fail to unite? correct answers Spina bifida
A veterbrae that has characteristics of two divisions of the spine is called a(n)? correct
answers Transitional Vertebra
Osteopetrosis causes the bone to _____________ in bone density? correct answers
Increase
Aging and postmenopausal hormonal changes are the major causes of
generalized______________? correct answers Osteoporosis
An inherited generalized disorder of connective tissue characterized by multiple
fractures and a bluish color of the sclera of the eye is? correct answers Osteogenesis
Lack of vitamin D in the diet of infants and children can cause a systemic disease is
called? correct answers Rickets
A disorder of metabolism causing an increased blood level of uric acid is called?
correct answers Gout
On a radiographic image, dense transverse bands extending across the metaphases of
the long bones are commonly seen in? correct answers Lead poisoning
A benign projection of bone with a cartilage-like cap occurring around the knee in
children or adolescents is? correct answers Osteochondroma
An example of a malignant bone tumor is? correct answers Osteogenicsarcoma,
chondrosarcoma, and Ewing's sarcoma
- Ch. 4: Skeletal System
The shaft of any long bone is termed? correct answers Diaphysis
The end of a long bone is referred to as the? correct answers Epiphysis
The special types of cells responsible for the diameter growth of bones are? correct
answers Osteoblasts and chondroblasts
The common area(s) of the body radiographed to determine bone age is/are? correct
answers Wrist and hand
What pathologic condition is present if the posterior elements of one or more vertebrae
fail to unite? correct answers Spina bifida
A veterbrae that has characteristics of two divisions of the spine is called a(n)? correct
answers Transitional Vertebra
Osteopetrosis causes the bone to _____________ in bone density? correct answers
Increase
Aging and postmenopausal hormonal changes are the major causes of
generalized______________? correct answers Osteoporosis
An inherited generalized disorder of connective tissue characterized by multiple
fractures and a bluish color of the sclera of the eye is? correct answers Osteogenesis
Lack of vitamin D in the diet of infants and children can cause a systemic disease is
called? correct answers Rickets
A disorder of metabolism causing an increased blood level of uric acid is called?
correct answers Gout
On a radiographic image, dense transverse bands extending across the metaphases of
the long bones are commonly seen in? correct answers Lead poisoning
A benign projection of bone with a cartilage-like cap occurring around the knee in
children or adolescents is? correct answers Osteochondroma
An example of a malignant bone tumor is? correct answers Osteogenicsarcoma,
chondrosarcoma, and Ewing's sarcoma
