Questions: Question 47 Infection of the bone and bone marrow is called A. spondylitis. B. muscular dystrophy. C. dysarthritis. D. arthritis. E. osteomyelitis.

Question 47
Infection of the bone and bone marrow is called
A. spondylitis.
B. muscular dystrophy.
C. dysarthritis.
D. arthritis.
E. osteomyelitis.

Transcript text: Question 47 Infection of the bone and bone marrow is called A. spondylitis. B. muscular dystrophy. C. dysarthritis. D. arthritis. E. osteomyelitis.

Solution

The answer is the fifth one (E): osteomyelitis.

Explanation for each option: A. Spondylitis - This refers to inflammation of the vertebrae, not an infection of the bone and bone marrow. B. Muscular dystrophy - This is a group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass, not an infection of the bone and bone marrow. C. Dysarthritis - This term is not commonly used in medical terminology and does not refer to an infection of the bone and bone marrow. D. Arthritis - This refers to inflammation of the joints, not an infection of the bone and bone marrow. E. Osteomyelitis - This is the correct term for an infection of the bone and bone marrow.

Summary: The correct term for an infection of the bone and bone marrow is osteomyelitis.

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