Chapter 15a Bones Pathology

Question 1

Ewing sarcoma

Answer 1

rare malignant tumor arising in bone; most often occurring in children

Question 2

exostosis

Answer 2

bone growth (benign) arising from the surface of bone

Question 3

fracture

Answer 3

traumatic breaking of a bone

Question 4

osteogenic sarcoma (osteosarcoma)

Answer 4

malignant tumor arising from osteoblasts, found primarily in children and adolescents

Question 5

osteomalacia

Answer 5

softening of bone with inadequate amounts of mineral (calcium) in the bone

Question 6

osteomyelitis

Answer 6

inflammation of the bone and bone marrow secondary to infection

Question 7

osteoporosis

Answer 7

decrease in bone density (mass); thinning and weakening of bone

Question 8

talipes

Answer 8

congenital abnormality of the hindfoot (involving the talus)