Ch 4 Terms (part 1) Flashcards
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carpal
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pertaining to carpus
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cervical
A
pertaining to neck
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clavicular
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pertaining to clavicle
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coccygeal
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pertaining to coccyx
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cortical
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pertaining to outer layer
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costal
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pertaining to ribs
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cranial
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pertaining to skull
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femoral
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pertaining to femur
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fibular
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pertaining to fibula
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humeral
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pertaining to humerus
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iliac
A
pertaining to ilium
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intervertebral
A
pertaining to between verebrae
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intracranial
A
pertaining to inside skull
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ischial
A
pertaining to ischium
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lumbar
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pertaining to low back
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mandibular
A
pertaining to mandible
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maxillary
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pertaining to maxilla
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metacarpal
A
pertaining to metacarpus
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metatarsal
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pertaining to metatarsus
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patellar
A
pertaining to patella
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phalangeal
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pertaining to phalanges
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pubic
A
pertaining to pubis
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radial
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pertaining to radius
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sacral
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pertaining to sacrum
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scapular
pertaining to scapula
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spinal
pertaining to spine
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sternal
pertaining to sternum
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tarsal
pertaining to tarsus
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thoracic
pertaining to thorax
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tibial
pertaining to tibia
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ulnar
pertaining to ulna
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vertebral
pertaining to vertebra
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chiropractic
Healthcare profession concerned with diagnosis and treatment of malalignment conditions of the spine and musculoskeletal system with the intention of affecting the nervous system and improving health. Healthcare professional is a chiropractor.
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orthopedics
Branch of medicine specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the musculoskeletal system; also called orthopedic surgery. Physician is an orthopedist or orthopedic surgeon. Name derived from straightening (orth/o) deformities in children (ped/o).
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orthotics
Healthcare profession specializing in making orthopedic appliances such as braces and splints. Person skilled in making and adjusting these appliances is an orthotist.
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podiatry
Healthcare profession specializing in diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the feet and lower legs. Healthcare professional is a podiatrist.
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prosthetics
Healthcare profession specializing in making artificial body parts. Person skilled in making and adjusting prostheses is a prosthetist.
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rheumatology
Branch of medicine specializing in diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and bones. Physician is a rheumatologist.
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arthralgia
joint pain
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bursitis
inflammation of a bursa
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callus
mass of bone tissue that forms at fracture site during healing
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chondromalacia
softening of the cartilage
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crepitation
noise produced by bones or cartilage rubbing together
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ostealgia
bone pain
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synovitis
inflammation of synovial membrane
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closed fracture (simple fracture)
fracture with no open skin wound
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colles' fracture
common wrist fracture
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comminuted fracture
where bone is shattered, splintered, crushed
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compound fracture (open fracture)
fracture with open skin wound
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compression fracture
fracture with loss of height in vertebral body; often from osteoporosis
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fracture (FX,Fx)
broken bone
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greenstick fracture
incomplete break; one side of bone is broken, other is bent; common in children
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impacted fracture
bone fragments are pushed into each other
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oblique fracture
fracture at an angle to bone
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pathologic fracture
fracture caused by diseased or weakened bone
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spiral fracture
fracture line spirals around shaft of bone; often slower to heal
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stress fracture
slight fracture caused by repetitive low impact forces like running
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transverse fracture
fracture straight across bone
