Free Medical Terminology Practice Test: Diagnostic Procedures for Joints

People with joint issues may have diagnostic procedures, treatments, or techniques to help determine the extent of the problem. This free medical terminology practice test covers seven joint-related diagnostic procedures/treatments. Many of these terms sound very similar with only a difference in suffix, so this study guide can serve as a review of a few suffixes as well.

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Free Med Term Practice Test on Joint Diagnostic Tests

Medical Terminology Practice Test on Joint Procedures

Diagnostic test of the knee

Arthroscopy definition

Diagnostic test of joint that uses needle to draw out fluid

Arthrocentesis definition

Blood test for connective tissue diseases

Rheumatoid factor definition

Joint x-ray with contrast

Arthrogram definition

Term for surgical repair of joint

Arthroplasty definition

Blood test for inflammatory joints

Erythrocyte sed rate (ESR) definition

Process of x-raying inside of a joint with contrast medium

Arthrography definition

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