Chapter 36 Flashcards
(15 cards)
1
Q
Kyphosis
A
Hunchback
2
Q
Lordotic
A
Normal concave curvature of the cervical and lumbar spine
3
Q
Luxation
A
Dislocation of a bone from its joints
4
Q
Subluxation
A
Partial dislocation of a joint organ
5
Q
Tendon
A
Connects muscle to bone
6
Q
Ligament
A
Attaching to the bones on either side of the joint
7
Q
Bursae
A
Fluid filled sacs
8
Q
Periosteum
A
The thin membranes covering of a bone
9
Q
Reduction
A
Return to correct position
10
Q
Gomometer
A
An instrument of measuring angles
11
Q
Crepitation
A
Crackling sound
12
Q
Epiphyseal plate
A
growth plate
13
Q
Medullary cavity
A
The inner portion of the diaphysis
14
Q
Endoscope
A
An illuminated instrument for the visualizatoin of the interior of a body cavity or organ
15
Q
Sarcoma
A
Maligmant tumor
