Chapter 14 MS Complementary Terms 1

Question 1

Chiropodist, podiatrist

Answer 1

Specialist in treating and diagnosing diseases of the foot

Question 2

Chiropractic

Answer 2

System of treatment that consists of manipulation of the vertebral column

Question 3

Chiropractor

Answer 3

Specialist in chiropractic

Question 4

Crepitus

Answer 4

Crackling sound heard when two bones rub against each other

Question 5

Orthopedics

Answer 5

Study and treatment of diseases of the ms system

Question 6

Orthopedist

Answer 6

Physician who treats disease of the ms system

Question 7

Orthotics

Answer 7

Making and fitting of orthopedic appliances

Question 8

Orthotist

Answer 8

Person who specializes in orthotics

Question 9

Osteoclast

Answer 9

Type of bone cell involved in absorption and removal of bone minerals.

Question 10

Osteopath

Answer 10

Physician who specializes in osteopathy

Question 11

Osteopathy

Answer 11

Diagnosis and treatment of the relation between body organs and ms system

Question 12

Prosthesis

Answer 12

Artificial substitute for a missing body part such as a leg, eye or total hip replacement

Question 13

Rheumatologist

Answer 13

Physician who studies and treats rheumatic diseases

Question 14

Rheumatology

Answer 14

Study and treatment of rheumatic diseases and ms disorders characterized by inflammation and degeneration of structures