Multiple choice The infection of the bone or bone marrow is known as Necrotizing fasciitis Noma Osteomyelitis Appendicitis Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Osteomyelitis simply means an infection of the bone or bone marrow. It can be usefully subclassified on the basis of the causative organism (pyogenic bacteria or mycobacteria), the route, duration and anatomic location of the infection.