Question

question 38
the diagnostic term that means abnormal loss of bone density is:
osteopetrosis
osteomyosis
osteoporosis
osteolithosis

question 39
pectus excavatum is more commonly referred to as:
cervical ribs
pigeon or bird breast
sunken chest
sway back

question 40
the combining form \asthenia\ means:
swelling
weakness
pain
redness

Explanation:

• For Question 38: Osteoporosis is characterized by abnormal loss of bone density. Osteopetrosis is excessive bone density, osteomyosis is not a standard bone - related term in this context, and osteolithosis refers to the presence of bone - like calculi.
• For Question 39: Pectus excavatum is a condition where the breastbone sinks into the chest, commonly known as sunken chest. Cervical ribs are extra ribs near the neck, pigeon or bird breast is pectus carinatum, and sway back is related to the spine.
• For Question 40: The combining form "asthenia" means weakness. Swelling is related to terms like "edema", pain to "algia", and redness to "erythema".

Answer:

Question 38: osteoporosis
Question 39: sunken chest
Question 40: weakness