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?
Table of contents
- Ch.1 Introduction to Medical Terminology1h 17m
- Ch.2 Body Structure51m
- Ch.3 Integumentary System54m
- Ch.4 Skeletal System1h 13m
- Ch.5 Muscular System50m
- Ch.6 Nervous System1h 9m
- Ch.7 Special Senses: Eyes43m
- Ch.8 Special Senses: Ears24m
- Ch.9 Cardiovascular System53m
- Ch.10 Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems50m
- Ch.11 Endocrine System38m
- Ch.12 Respiratory System56m
- Ch.13 Digestive System50m
- Ch.14 Urinary System33m
- Ch.15 Female Reproductive System42m
- Ch.16 Male Reproductive System32m
Ch.4 Skeletal System
Skeletal System: Vocabulary
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Define the following:
1) Olecranon bursitis:
2) Polydactylism:
A
1) Olecranon bursitis: inflammation of the bursa in the shoulder joint.
2) Polydactylism: condition of having webbed fingers or toes.
B
1) Olecranon bursitis: inflammation of the bursa of the elbow.
2) Polydactylism: condition of having too many fingers or toes.
C
1) Olecranon bursitis: inflammation of the olecranon bone.
2) Polydactylism: abnormally large fingers or toes.
D
1) Olecranon bursitis: irritation of the ligaments around the elbow.
2) Polydactylism: congenital absence of one or more digits.
Verified step by step guidance1
Step 1: Understand the term 'Olecranon bursitis' by breaking it down: 'Olecranon' refers to the bony prominence of the elbow, and 'bursitis' means inflammation of a bursa, which is a fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between tissues. Therefore, Olecranon bursitis is inflammation of the bursa located at the elbow, not the shoulder or the bone itself.
Step 2: Recognize that bursae are found near joints to cushion and reduce friction. The olecranon bursa specifically cushions the elbow joint, so inflammation here causes pain and swelling at the elbow.
Step 3: For 'Polydactylism,' analyze the prefix and root words: 'poly-' means many, and '-dactyl' relates to fingers or toes (digits). Thus, polydactylism is a condition characterized by having more than the usual number of fingers or toes.
Step 4: Differentiate polydactylism from other digit abnormalities such as syndactyly (webbed digits), macrodactyly (abnormally large digits), or absence of digits. Polydactylism specifically refers to extra digits, not webbing or size changes.
Step 5: Summarize the correct definitions: Olecranon bursitis is inflammation of the bursa of the elbow, and polydactylism is the condition of having too many fingers or toes.
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