Week 2 Flashcards
(22 cards)
osteoblasts
immature bone cells that actively produce bony tissue
osteoclasts
large cells that absorb or digest old bone tissue
osteocytes
mature bone cells
osteomyelitis
a local or generalized infection of the bone and bone marrow
osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease)
results from wear and tear on the joints
orthopedics
medical specialty that deals with the prevention and correction of disorders of the musculoskeletal system
condyle
knuckle like projection at the end of the bone
diaphysis
main shaft like portion of the bone
abduction
the movement of the bone AWAY from the midline of the body
adduction
the movement of a bone TOWARD the midline of the body
flexion
bending motion. decreases the motion the angle between two bones
extension
straightening motion. increases the angle between two bones.
NVD
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
SOB
Shortness
Of
Breath
NPO
Nothing by mouth
HEENT
Head Eyes Ears Nose Throat
SOAPER
Subjective Objective Assessment Plan Education Response
CC
Chief
Complaint
Hx
History
Subjective
symptom that is felt by the patient but not observable by others
objective
a patient sign that is visible, palpable, or measurable by an observer.
bursitis
inflammation of the cavity found in connective tissue of a joint that is lined with synovial fluid usually caused by trauma
