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Medical Term. Ch12-Ch22, Vocab. & Abbv. > Ch15 Vocab. & Abbrev. > Flashcards

Ch15 Vocab. & Abbrev. Flashcards

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acetabulum

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rounded depression (or socket) in the pelvis that joins the femur, forming the hip joint

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acromion

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outward extension of the shoulder blade forming the point of the shoulder.
overlies the shoulder joint and articulates with clavicle

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bone

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dense, hard connective tissue composing the skeleton

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bone depression

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opening or hollow region serving as a connection for bones, or as passageways for blood vessels and nerves

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bone process

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enlarged area that extends from bones, covered in articular cartilage and serves as an attachment for muscles, tendons, and ligaments

ex. bone head, condyle, epicondyle, trochanter, tubercle, and tuberosity

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calcium

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one of the mineral constituents of bone

calcium phosphate is the major calcium salt in bones.

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cancellous bone

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spongy, porous, bone tissue in the inner part of a bone

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cartilage

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flexible, connective tissue;
found in the immature skeleton, at the epiphyseal growth plate, and on joint surfaces

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collagen

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dense, connective tissue protein strands found in bone and other tissues, such as ligaments, tensonds and skin

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compact bone

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hard, dense bone tissue, usually found around the outer portion of bones

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cranial bones

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skull bones;

ethmoid, frontal, occipital, parietal, sphenoid and temporal

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diaphysis

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shaft, or mid-portion, of a long bone

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disc

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flat, round, plate-like structure

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epiphyseal plate

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cartilaginous area at the ends of long bones where lengthwise growth takes place in the immature skeleton

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epiphysis

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each end of a long bone;

area beyond the epiphyseal plate

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facial bones

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bones of the face;

lacrimal, mandibular, maxillary, nasal, vomer, and zygomatic

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fontanelle

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soft spot (incomplete bone formation) between the skull bones of an infant

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foramen magnum

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opening of the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes

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haversian canals

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minute spaces filled with blood vessels;
found in compact bone

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ligament

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fibrous connective tissue that binds bones to other bones.

ligaments are bands, sheets, and strands located in and around joints

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malleolus

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round process on both sides of the ankle joint.

The lateral malleolus is part of the fibula, and the medial malleolus is part of the tibia.

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manubrium

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upper portion of the sternum;

joins with the clavicle to form the sternoclavicular joint

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mastoid process

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rounded projection on the temporal bone behind the ear

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medullary cavity

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central, hollowed-out area in the shaft of a long bone

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metaphysis
flared portion of a long bone, between the diaphysis (shaft) and the epiphyseal plate (in this term, -meta means between)
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olecranon
large process on proximal end of the ulna at the elbow
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orthopedist
medical doctor who specializes in bone, joint, and muscle conditions
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osseous tissue
bone tissue
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osteoblast
bone cell that helps form bony tissue
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osteoclast
bone cell that absorbs and removes unwanted bony tissue
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periosteum
membrane surrounding bones; rich in blood vessels and nerve tissue
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phosphorus
mineral substance found in bones in combination with calcium
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physiatrist
medical doctor specializing in rehabilitation (physi/o means function)
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pubic symphysis
junction of the two pubic bones in the anterior of the pelvis (Sym- = together, -physis = to grow)
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red bone marrow
soft spongy (cancellous) tissue found in the interior of flat bones, such as the hip and breast bone; site of hematopoiesis (formation of blood cells)
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ribs
twelve pairs of curved bones that form the chest wall. True ribs are the first 7 pairs; False ribs are pairs 8-10; Floating are pairs 11 and 12
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sella turcica
depression in the sphenoid bone where the pituitary gland is located
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sinus
hollow air cavity within a bone
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styloid process
pole-like process extending downward from the temporal bone on each side of the skull
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suture
immovable joint between bones, such as the skull (cranium)
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temporomandibular joint
connection on either side of the head between the temporal bone of the skull and mandibular bone of the jaw
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tendon
fibrous connective tissue that binds muscles to bones
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trabeculae
supporting latticework of bony fibers in cancellous (spongy) bone
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vertebra
individual segment of the spine composed of the vertebral body, vertebral arch, spinous process, transverse process and lamina, enclosing the neutral canal and spinal cord
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xiphoid process
lower, narrow portion of the sternum
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yellow bone marrow
fatty tissue found in the medullary cavity of most adult long bones
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articular cartilage
smooth white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together at a joint
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articulation
any type of joint
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bursa/bursae
sac of fluid near a joint; promotes smooth gliding of one tissue against another
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ligament
fibrous, connective bands binding bones to other bones; supports, strengthens and stabilizes the joint
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meniscus
crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous structure, which helps provides cushion for a joint (such as the knee)
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suture joint
immovable joint, such as between the bones of the skull
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synovial cavity
space between bones at a synovial joint; contains synovial fluid is similar in viscosity to egg white; (syn- = like, ov/o = egg)
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synovial joint
a freely movable joint
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synovial membrane
tissue lining the synovial cavity; it produces synovial fluid
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tendon
fibrous, connective tissue binding muscles to bones
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abduction
movement AWAY from the midline of the body
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adduction
movement TOWARD the midline of the body
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dorsiflexion
upward movement of the foot; achieved through ankle motion
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extension
straightening of a flexed limb; decreasing the angle between bones
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fascia
fibrous membrane separating and enveloping muscles
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flexion
bending a limb; decreasing the angle between bones
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insertion of a muscle
connection of the muscle to a bone that moves; usually distoral on the skeleton
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origin of a muscle
connection of the muscle to a stationary bone; usually proximal on a skeleton
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plantar flexion
downward movement of the foot; achieved through ankle motion
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pronation
turning the palm downward
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rotation
circular movement around a central point internal rotation; towards the center of the body external rotation; away from the center of the body
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striated muscle
muscle connected to bones; voluntary or skeletal muscle
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supination
turning the palm upward
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visceral muscle
muscle connected to internal organs; involuntary or smooth muscle
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AC
Acromioclavicular (joint)
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ACL
Anterior Cruciate Ligament of the knee
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AKA
Above Knee Amputation
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ANA
Antinuclear Antibody - indicator of systemic lupus erythematosus
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BKA
Below-Knee Amputation
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BMD
Bone Mineral Density
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C1 - C7
Cervical Vertebrae
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Ca
Calcium
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CK
Creatine Kinase -enzyme elevated in muscle disease
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CMC
Carpometacarpal (joint)
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CTS
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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DEXA or DXA
Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry -a test of bone mineral density
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DJD
Degenterative joint Disease
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DMARD
Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drug
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DO
Doctor of Osteopathy
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DTRs
Deep Tendon Reflexes
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EMG
Electromyography
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ESR (sed rate)
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate - Indicates Inflammation
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Fx
Fracture
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HNP
Herniated Nucleus Pulposus
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IM
Intramuscular
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L1 - L5
Lumbar Vertebrae
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MCL
Medial Collateral Ligament of the knee
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NSAID
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug - often prescribed to treat musculoskeletal disorders
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OA
Osteoarthritis
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ORIF
Open Reduction (of fracture)/internal Fixation
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ortho
orthopedics
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OT
Occupational Therapy -helps with impaired musculoskeletal function perform activities of daily living
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P
phosphorus
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PT
Physical Therapy -helps with movement disorders regain use of muscles and joints after injury or surgery
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RA
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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RF
Rheumatoid Factor
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ROM
Range of Motion
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SC
Sternoclavicular joint
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SLE
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
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T1 - T12
Thoracic vertebrae
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TKR/TKA
Total Knee Replacement / Anthroplasty
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THR/THA
Total Hip Replacement / Arthroplasty
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TMJ
Temporomandibular Joint
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TSR
Total Shoulder Replacement

Medical Term. Ch12-Ch22, Vocab. & Abbv. (13 decks)

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