Muscles
groups of tissues that contract and relax, allowing motion, supporting the body, protecting organs and creating heat
Bones
rigid connective tissues that make u the skeleton, lend support to body structures, allow the body to move, and protect the organs.
Joints
the points where two bones meet; provide movement and flexibility.
Cartilage
the protective substance that covers the ends of bones and make up the discs that are found between vertebrae.
Bursae
tiny sacs of fluid that are located near joints and help reduce friction.
Tendons
tough fibrous bands that connect muscle to bone
Ligaments
strong bands of fibrous connective tissue that connects bone or cartilage and support the joints and joint movement.
Muscular dystrophy
an inherited progressive disease that causes a gradual wasting away of muscle, resulting in weakness and deformity.
atrophy
weakening or wasting way of muscles
osteoporosis
where the bones become brittle or weak
osteopenia
the bones have reduced density
arthritis
joint inflammation
osteoarthritis
type of arthritis that affects weight bearing joints(hips and knees)
rheumatoid arthritis
type of arthritis in which the joints become red, swollen, and very painfully.
bursitis
condition in which the bursae becomes inflamed and painful.
amputation
surgical removal of a part of all of a body part
prosthesis
an artificial device that replaces a body part, like an eye, hip, arm, leg tooth or heart valve.
phantom sensation
warmth, itching, or tingling, from a body part that has been amputated.
phantom limb pain
pain in the limb that has been amputated.
flexion
bending a body part
fracture
a broken bone
sling
bandage or piece of material that is suspended from the nec for the surprise of holding and supporting a forearm.
total hip replacement
surgical replacement of the head for the femur and the socket it fits into
partial weight bearing
a doctors order stating that a person is able to support some body weight on one or both legs.
