Question

question 17
the medical term burs/itis literally means:
o cartilage inflamed
o meniscus inflamed
o sac inflamed
o tendon inflamed

question 18
a _ fracture means the bones are broken up into small parts.
o comminuted
o oblique
o greenstick
o spiral

question 19
osteoarthritis is:
o bilateral joint inflammation
o inflammation of bone with ligament swelling
o inflamed bone and cartilage causing swelling
o inflammation of a bone joint causing bone hypertrophy

Explanation:

• For Question 17: The suffix -itis means inflammation. Bursa is a small fluid - filled sac in the body. So bursitis is inflammation of a sac.
• For Question 18: A comminuted fracture is one where the bone is broken into several small fragments.
• For Question 19: Osteoarthritis is the inflammation of a bone - joint which can cause bone hypertrophy over time.

Answer:

Question 17: sac inflamed
Question 18: Comminuted
Question 19: inflammation of a bone joint causing bone hypertrophy