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Week 4 (Through Musculoskeletal System) Flashcards

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Hyster/o, metr/

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Uterus

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Salping/o, salpinx

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Uterine tube

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Colp/o

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Vagina

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Oophor/o

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Ovary

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Men/o

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Menstruation

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Mamm/o, mast/o

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Breast

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-pareunia, coitus

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Intercourse

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Endometriosis

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Endometrial tissue flushing up into the abdomen which then attach to the bladder, rectum, intestinal loops and will continue to follow menstrual cycle in response to hormonal changes each month which can cause pain

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

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Bacterial infection that enters through the female reproductive tract and enters abdominal cavity causing inflammation and pain. Can lead to uterine tube inflammation that can lead to infertility

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Prolapsed Uterus

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Uterine cervix protrudes from vaginal opening that requires surgical repair to put in original position

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Obstetrician

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Literally “midwife,” physician that specializes in diagnosing and management of pregnancy and delivery of babies

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Gynecologist

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Physician that specializes in female reproductive system and surgeries of the area

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Episiotomy

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Surgical cutting of area between vaginal opening and anus to avoid tearing from baby’s head transversing the vaginal opening in birth

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Hysterosalpingogram

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Special x-ray where a dye is is passed backwards up female reproductive system to see if uterus and uterine tubes are viable

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Colposcopy

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Use of magnifying instrument to inspect interior of the vagina and cervix

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Mammoplasty

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Surgical reconstruction of breast, reduction or enlargement

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Pudendal Block

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Anesthetic administered to black sensation around lower vagina and peritoneum, assists with episiotomy

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-gravida

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Pregnancy

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-para

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Live birth

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Part/o, toc/o

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Labor/birth/delivery

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Placenta previa

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Placenta implanting over the cervical region of uterus, blocking the entrance to the birth canal

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Eclampsia

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Serious life-threatening condition that can develop while pregnant and involves hypertension, convulsions, and coma.

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Ectopic pregnancy

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Pregnancy that implants anywhere except the uterus, uterine tube is the most common place to implant

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Oste/o

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Chondr/o
Cartilage
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Arthr/o
Joint
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Myel/o
Bone marrow
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Ten/o, tendin/o
Tendon (binds muscle to bone)
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Ligament/o
Ligament (binds bone to bone)
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Burs/o
Bursa, "bag" (shock absorber between tendons and bones)
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My/o, Myos/o
Muscle
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-malacia
Softening
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-porosis
Porous
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-asthenia
Weakness, loss of strength
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-trophy
Development, stimulation, maintenance
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-algia, -algesia
Pain
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Arthritis
Wear of joint tissue that cause swelling, pain, and often mobility of joints
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Osteoarthritis
"Porous bone," more calcium is absorbed from bone than replaced causing bones to lose density and fracture easily
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Osteomalacia
Softening of bones, lack of calcium at childhood that causes bones to be rubbery rather than hard
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Repeated flexing of wrists that cause tingling and/or pain in their fingers as well as weakness of thumb movements
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Tendonitis
Repeated strain of tendon that can cause pain, difficulty in movement, and takes a long time to heal.
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Rotator Cuff Tear
Tendon responsible for rotating the shoulder and upper arm being ripped by a swift, hard movement causing pain and decreased movement from the tendon tearing
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Buritis
Inflammation of the shock absorber that provides protection for a tendon that crosses a bone and joint, causes pain and and immobility in joint areas
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Muscular Dystrophy
Group of inherited diseases that cause muscles that control movement to progressively weaken
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Myasthenia Gravis
"Muscular weakness, profound." Autoimmune disease that develops antibodies that interfere with nerves stimulating muscle contractions. No actual paralysis, but rapid fatiguing of function
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Lupus Erthematosus
Autoimmune disease where antibodies are produced that attack a variety of organs, especially connective tissues and joints.
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Orthopaedist
Surgical specialists that treat children with spine and limb deformaties as well as adults with complicated bone fractures and damaged tendons/ligaments.
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Rheumatologist
Specialist that treats joint diseases including, but not limited to, arthritis gout, lupus, and osteoporosis.
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Osteopath/Osteopathic physician (D.O.)
Physician that emphasizes the effect of musculoskeletal system on the other body systems. Make use of osteopathic manipulation along with medications, surgery, and all other medical treatments utilized by M.D.
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Podiatrist
Surgical sub-specialists for diseases and structural problems of the feet
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Physical Therapist
Rehabilitation specialists with two years of specialized training that treat a multitude of medical problems
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Arthroscopy
Fiberoptic instrument entered into joint cavity to visualize surfaces of bones entering into a joint, find tears, and evaluate sources of inflammation
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Bone Scan
Introduction of a radioactive element to the blood stream that accumulates in the bone to identify possible tumors or other bone pathologies.
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Electromyography
Fine needles introduced into muscles in order to make recording of contractile activity, useful for identifying different neuromuscular disorders.
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Muscle Biopsy
Cutting out a small tissue sample of muscle to examine under microscope to diagnosis various neuromuscular disorders

Medical Terminology (6 decks)

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