A doctor needs a comprehensive scan of a patient’s tissues which include the brain, spinal cord and muscles. The 89-year-old patient suffered a heart blockage decades ago and had a nickel-based cardiovascular stent implanted. Based on their medical history, which of the following body scans would be least ideal? (Hint: Think of attractive and repulsive forces that affect metals.)

Define the following:

1) Olecranon bursitis:

2) Polydactylism: 

Surgical process of stabilizing or/and joining ends of broken bones is known as:

Define bursolith.

Define podiatry.

An 8-year-old child is taken to an orthopedic clinic by his parents because of concerns with his gait. They tell the doctor that when he walks his knees seem to bump into one another. Which of the following choices identifies the child’s condition and his leg alignments?

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of a comminuted fracture?