Chapter 3 Flashcards
(80 cards)
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ankyl/o
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crooked, bent, stiff
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arthr/o
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joint
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burs/o
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bursa
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chondr/i
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cartilage
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chondr/o
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cartilage
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cost/o
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rib
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crani/o
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skull
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-desis
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to bind or tie together
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kyph/o
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bent or hump
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lord/o
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curve, swayback bent
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-lysis
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setting free or loosening
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myel/o
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bone marrow, spinal cord
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oss/e
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bone
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oss/i
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bone
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ost/o
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bone
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oste/o
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bone
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scoli/o
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curved or bent
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spondyl/o
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vertebrae, vertebral column, back bone
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synov/i
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synovial membrane, synovial fluid
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synov/o
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synovial membrane, synovial fluid
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acetabulum
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the large circular cavity in each side of the pelvis that articulates with the head of the femur to form the hip joint; commonly known as the hip socket
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allogenic
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originating within another
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ankylosing spondylitis
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a form of rheumatoid arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae
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arhtrodesis
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the surgical fusion of two bones to stiffen a joint
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arthrolysis
the surgical loosening of an ankylosed joint
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arthroscopy
the visual examination of the internal structure of a joint
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autologous
originating within the individual
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avascular necrosis
an area of bone tissue death caused by insufficient blood flow
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chondromalacia
the abnormal softening of cartilage
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comminuted fracture
a fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed
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compression fracture
occurs when the bone is pressed together on itself
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costrochondritits
an inflammation of the cartilage that connects the rib to the sternum
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cranistenosis
a malformation of the skull due to the premature closure of the cranial sutures
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crepitation
the grating sound heard when the ends of a broken bone move together
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dual x-ray absorptiometry
a low-exposure radiographic measurement of the spine and hips that measures bone density
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gout
a type of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints
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hallux valgus
an abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe; also known as a bunion
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hemarthrosis
blood within a joint
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hemopoietic
pertaining to the formation of blood cells
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internal fixation
a fracture treatment in which a plate or pins are placed directly into the bone to hold the broken pieces in place
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juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
an autoimmune disorder that affects children ages 16 years or younger, with symptoms that include stiffness, pain, joint swelling, skin rash, fever, slowed growth, and fatigue
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kyphosis
an abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine as viewed from the side; also known as humpback or dowager's hump
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laminectomy
the surgical removal of a lamina from a vertebra
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lordosis
an abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine; also known as swayback
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lumbago
pain in the lumbar region of the spine; also known as low back pain
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malleolus
the rounded bony projection on the tibia and fibula on the sides of each ankle joint
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manubrium
the bony structure that forms the upper portion of the sternum
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metacarpals
the five bones that form the palms of the hand
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metatarsals
the bones that form the part of the foot to which the toes are attached
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myeloma
a type of cancer that occurs in blood-making cells found in the red bone marrow
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open fracture
a break in which the bone is broken and there is an open wound in the skin; also known as a compound fracture
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otrhopedic surgeon
a physician who specializes in diagnosing or treating diseases and disorders involving the bones, joints, and muscles; also known as an orthopedist
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orthotic
a mechanical appliance such as a leg brace or splint that is specifically designed to control, correct, or compensate for impaired limb function
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osteitis
inflammation of a bone
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osteoarthritis
the type of arthritis most commonly associated with aging; also known as wear-and-tear arthritis
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osteochondroma
a benign bony projection covered with cartilage
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osteoclasis
the surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity
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osteomalacia
abnormal softening of bones in adults
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osteomyelitis
inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone
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osteopenia
thinner than average bone density
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osteoporosis
a marked loss of bone density and increase in bone porosity frequently associated with aging
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osteoporotic hip fracture
a broken bone usually caused by weakening of the bones due to osteoporosis and can occur either spontaneously or as the result of a fall
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osteorrhaphy
surgical suturing or wiring together of bones
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Paget's disease
a disease of unknown origin that is characterized by extensive breakdown of bone tissue followed by abnormal bone formation
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pathologic fracture
when a bone breaks under normal strain because the bone has been weakened by osteoprosis or by a disease process such as cancer
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percutaneous vertebroplasty
a minimally invasive procedure performed to treat osteoporosis related compression fractures of the spine
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periostitis
an inflammation of the periosteum
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podiatrist
a specialist in diagnosing and treating disorders of the foot
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polymyalgia rheumatica
an inflammatory disorder of the muscles and joints characterized by pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulders, upper arms, and his and thighs
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prosthesis
a substitute for a diseased or missing body part, such as a leg that has been amputated
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rheumatoid arthritis
a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs of other body systems are attacked
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rickets
a deficiency disease occurring in children characterized by a defective bone growth and caused by a lack of Vitamin D
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scoliosis
an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
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spina bifida
a congenital effect that occurs during early pregnancy in which the spinal canal fails to close completely around the spinal cord to protect it
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spiral fracture
a fracture in which the bone has been twisted apart
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spondylolisthesis
the forward slipping movement of the body of one of the lower lumbar vertebrae on the vertebra or sacrum below it
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spondylosis
a degenerative disorder that can cause the loss of normal spinal structure and function; also known as spinal osteoarthritis
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subluxation
the partial displacement of a bone from it's joint
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synovectomy
the surgical removal of a synovial membrane from a joint
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vertebrae
the bony structural units of the spinal column
