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Chapter 14 Vocab Flashcards

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Orthopedic Surgeons / Orthopedists

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physicians who deal with the prevention, correction, disorders, and injuries of the skeletal system

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Osteopathic Physicians

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who have earned a doctorate in osteopathy (DO) and receive additional training in the skeletal system and how it affects the whole body

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Physiatrist

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physicians specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation

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Chiropractors (DCs)

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focus on the manual adjustments of joints, particularly the spine, to maintain and restore health

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Physical Therapists (PT)

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diagnose and treat injuries, disabilities, or other health conditions to improve a patients ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability

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Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA)

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assist physical therapists in the treatment of patients

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Orthopedic Technologists and Technicians

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assist orthopedic surgeons in treating patients

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Podiatrists

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practitioners in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and injuries of the foot

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Orthotists

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make and fit orthopedic appliances (orthotics)

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Cortex
(KOR-teks)

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outer portion of an organ, such as bone

Latin - bark

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Cortical
(KOR-tih-kal)

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pertaining to the cortex

Cortic cortex
-al pertaining to

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Diaphysis
(die-AF-ih-sis)

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the shaft of a long bone

Greek - growing between

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Endosteum
(en-DOSS-tee-um)

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a membrane of tissue lining the inner (medullary) cavity of a long bone

End- within
Oste bone
-um tissue, structure

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Epiphysis
(eh-PIF-ih-sis)

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expanded area at the proximal and distal ends of a long bone that provides increased surface area for attachment of ligaments and tendons

Epi- upon, above
Physis growth

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Epiphyseal
(eh-pih-FIZ-ee-al PLATE)

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layer of cartilage between epiphysis and metaphysis where bone growth occurs

Epi- upon, above
Phys growth
-eal pertaining to
Plate Greek - broad, flat

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Haversian Canals / Central Canals
(hah-VER-shan ka-NALS)

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vascular canals in bone

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Articulation
(ar-tik-you-LAY-shun)

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a joint

Articul joint
-ation process

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Articulate
(ar-TIK-you-late)

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joint movement

Articul joint
-ate pertaining to

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Articular
(ar-TIK-you-lar)

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pertaining to a joint

Articul joint
-ar pertaining to

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Bursa
(BURR-sah)

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a closed sac containing synovial fluid

Latin - purse

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Cervical
(SER-vih-kal)

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pertaining to the neck region

Cervic neck
-al pertaining to

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Cranium
(KRAY-nee-um)

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the upper part of the skull that encloses and protects the brain

Greek - skull

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Cranial
(KRAY-nee-al)

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pertaining to the skull

Crani skull
-al pertaining to

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Ethmoid Bone
(ETH-moyd BOHN)

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bone that forms the back of the nose and part of the orbits and encloses numerous air cells, forming the ethmoid sinuses

Ethm sieve
-oid resemble
Bone Old English - bone

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Carpus (KAR-pus)
collective term for the eight carpal bones of the wrist Greek - wrist
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Carpal (KAR-pal)
pertaining to the wrist Carp bones of the wrist -al pertaining to
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Clavicle (KLAV-ih-kul)
curved bone that forms the anterior part of the pectoral girdle Latin - collarbone
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Clavicular (klah-VIK-you-lar)
pertaining to the clavicle Clavicul clavicle -ar pertaining to
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Humerus (HYU-mer-us)
single bone of the upper arm Latin - shoulder
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Acetabulum (ass-eh-TAB-you-lum)
the cup-shaped cavity of the hip bone that receives the head of the femur to form the hip joint Latin - vinegar cup
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Diastasis (die-ASS-tah-sis)
separation of normally joined parts Greek - separation
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Femur (FEE-mur)
the thigh bone Latin - thigh
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Femoral (FEM-oh-ral)
pertaining to the femur Femor femur -al pertaining to
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Ilium / Ilia (ILL-ee-um) (ILL-ee-ah)
large wing-shaped bone at the upper and posterior part of the pelvis Latin - to twist
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Ischium / Ischia (ISS-kee-um) (ISS-kee-ah)
lower and posterior part of the hip bone Greek - hip
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Ischial (ISS-kee-al)
pertaining to the ischium Isch/i ischium -al pertaining to
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Bursitis (burr-SIGH-tis)
inflammation of a bursa Burs bursa -itis inflammation
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Colles Fractures (KOL-ez Frak-chur)
fracture of the distal radius at the wrist
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Dislocation (dis-loh-KAY-shun)
the state of being completely out of joint Dis- apart Locat a place -ion action
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Separation (sep-ah-RAY-shun)
a shoulder separation is a dislocation of the acromioclavicular joint Separat move apart -ion action
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Subluxation (sub-luk-SAY-shun)
an incomplete dislocation in which some contact between the joint surfaces remain Sub- under, slightly Luxat dislocate -ion action
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Bunion (BUN-yun)
a swelling at the base of the big toe French - bump
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Chondromalacia (KON-droh-mah-LAY-shee-ah)
softening and degeneration of cartilage Chondr/o cartilage -malacia abnormal softness
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Gout (GOWT)
painful arthritis of the big toe and other joints Latin - drop
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Hyperflexion (high-per-FLEK-shun)
flexion of a limb or part beyond the normal limits Hyper- excess Flex bend -ion action, condition
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Meniscus / Menisci (meh-NISS-kuss) (meh-NISS-kee)
disc of connective tissue cartilage between the bones of a joint; for example, in the knee Greek - crescent
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Patella / Patellae (pah-TELL-ah) (pah-TELL-ee)
thin, circular bone in front of the knee joint and embedded in the patellar tendon Latin - small plate
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Patellar (pah-TELL-ar)
pertaining to the patella (kneecap) Patell -ar
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Prepatellar (pree-pah-TELL-ar)
in front of the patella Pre- before, in front of Patell -ar
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Pes Planus (PES PLAY-nuss)
a flat foot with no plantar arch Latin - foot Latin - flat surface
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Pott Fracture (POT FRAK-chur)
fracture of lower end of fibula, often with fracture of tibial malleolus Fract break -ure result of
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Podiatry (poh-DIE-ah-tree)
specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and injuries of the foot Pod foot -iatry treatment
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Podiatrist (poh-DIE-ah-trist)
practitioner of podiatry Pod foot -iatrist practitioner
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Talipes Equinovarus (TAL-ip-eez ee-kwie-noh-VAY-rus)
deformity of the foot involving the talus Tali ankle bone Pes foot Equin/o horse -varus bent inward, bow-legged

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