DEX Final Exam UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Define: Osteocyte - CORRECT ANSWER - bone cell
The thumb has 3 phalanges? - CORRECT ANSWER - False
If you wanted to give a "thumbs down" sign, which type of movement would that be? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Pronation
Define cortical bone - CORRECT ANSWER - Dense outer structure
In order to feel raindrops on the palm of your hands, which motion would you need to perform? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Supination
What is contained with in carpal tunnel? - CORRECT ANSWER - tendon and nerves
Volar is a term that is used to describe the palm of the hand or role of the foot - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
Define cancellous bone - CORRECT ANSWER - trabecular, spongy bone
Anterior means - CORRECT ANSWER - in front of
Achilles tendon ruptures are common in the elite and recreational athlete and most often occur in
the non insertional region of the tendon complex. Most surgeons will elect to treat these injuries
surgically, to lessen the risk for re-rupture, while providing the opportunity for a quicker
recovery and convenient rehabilitation. Historically, open techniques have been utilized for
repair of the rupture but can be complicated by ___. This percutaneous and minimally invasive
, technique minimizes this concern. - CORRECT ANSWER - wound-healing issues and
infection
What does OA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - osteoarthritis
Arthrex is the leader in the development of innovative orthopedic implants and instruments -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
What is the purpose of the oblong hole? - CORRECT ANSWER - Compression
What does PARS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Percutaneous achilles repair system
Rhumatoid arthritis generally affects - CORRECT ANSWER - symmetrical pairs of joints
Displacement of a bone from a joint is termed - CORRECT ANSWER - dislocation
luxation
The grasping side of the hand is called... - CORRECT ANSWER - palmer
Where does tissue attach to bone? - CORRECT ANSWER - Insertion
What size Oats backfill plug would you use for a 8mm harvest site - CORRECT
ANSWER - 9mm
___ one or two types of osseous tissue that form bone. It is highly vascular and is where the
production of blood cells occurs - CORRECT ANSWER - Cancellous bone
What is "gamekeepers thumb" - CORRECT ANSWER - chronic injury to the UCL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Define: Osteocyte - CORRECT ANSWER - bone cell
The thumb has 3 phalanges? - CORRECT ANSWER - False
If you wanted to give a "thumbs down" sign, which type of movement would that be? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Pronation
Define cortical bone - CORRECT ANSWER - Dense outer structure
In order to feel raindrops on the palm of your hands, which motion would you need to perform? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Supination
What is contained with in carpal tunnel? - CORRECT ANSWER - tendon and nerves
Volar is a term that is used to describe the palm of the hand or role of the foot - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
Define cancellous bone - CORRECT ANSWER - trabecular, spongy bone
Anterior means - CORRECT ANSWER - in front of
Achilles tendon ruptures are common in the elite and recreational athlete and most often occur in
the non insertional region of the tendon complex. Most surgeons will elect to treat these injuries
surgically, to lessen the risk for re-rupture, while providing the opportunity for a quicker
recovery and convenient rehabilitation. Historically, open techniques have been utilized for
repair of the rupture but can be complicated by ___. This percutaneous and minimally invasive
, technique minimizes this concern. - CORRECT ANSWER - wound-healing issues and
infection
What does OA stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - osteoarthritis
Arthrex is the leader in the development of innovative orthopedic implants and instruments -
CORRECT ANSWER - True
What is the purpose of the oblong hole? - CORRECT ANSWER - Compression
What does PARS stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER - Percutaneous achilles repair system
Rhumatoid arthritis generally affects - CORRECT ANSWER - symmetrical pairs of joints
Displacement of a bone from a joint is termed - CORRECT ANSWER - dislocation
luxation
The grasping side of the hand is called... - CORRECT ANSWER - palmer
Where does tissue attach to bone? - CORRECT ANSWER - Insertion
What size Oats backfill plug would you use for a 8mm harvest site - CORRECT
ANSWER - 9mm
___ one or two types of osseous tissue that form bone. It is highly vascular and is where the
production of blood cells occurs - CORRECT ANSWER - Cancellous bone
What is "gamekeepers thumb" - CORRECT ANSWER - chronic injury to the UCL
