Glossary A ORT

Question 1

Articular Cartilage

Answer 1

cartilage covers ends of opposing bones

Question 2

Articular Margin

Answer 2

cartilage surface of joint ends and meets with bone

Question 3

Articulate

Answer 3

section that unite forming a joint

Question 4

Atrophic

Answer 4

atrophied part was at a normal size prior to dimunation

Question 5

Autologous

Answer 5

biologic tissue from patients own body used to surgically replaced damaged tissue

Question 6

Avascular necrosis

Answer 6

bone tissue death due to interruption of blood supply. A.K.A osteonecrosis, bone infarction

Question 7

Avulsion Fraction

Answer 7

fracture from a ligament or tendon pulling off part of bone due to abrupt muscle contraction or stretch

Question 8

Acetabulum

Answer 8

socket of lateral side of pelvis which articulates with head of femur

Question 9

Acromion

Answer 9

lateral condensation site for lateral and posterior 2/3 of deltoid muscle

Question 10

Anatomic Neck

Answer 10

distal to humeral head and at an oblique angle of humeral shaft. Epiphyseal plate joining the humeral head

Question 11

Arthritis

Answer 11

Painful inflammation and stiffness of joints due to loss of cartilage