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Musculoskeletal term
Chapter 10 musculoskeletal
Term | Definition |
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Appendage | Any body part attached to a main structure |
Hematopoiesis | Production of blood cells |
Ankylo | Stiffness |
Arthro | Joint |
Ortho | Straight |
Osteo | Bone |
Pedo | Foot |
Pedi | Child |
Scolio | Crooked |
Cephalo | Head |
Costo | Ribs |
Dactylo | Fingers and Toes |
Musculo | Muscle |
Myo | Muscle |
Scopy | Visual examination |
Dys | Bad |
Sub | Under |
Supra | Above, excessive |
Ankylosis | Freezing of joints |
Claudication | Lameness, Limping |
Hypotonia | Loss of muscle tone |
Prosthesis | Replacement of part by artificial substitute |
Subluxation | Partial or incomplete dislocation |
Reduction | Procedure that restores bone to normal position |
Amputation | Partial or Complete removal or extremity |
Gout | Too much acid in bone |
Ca | Calcium or cancer |
Fx | Fracture |
RA | Rheumatoid arthritis |
Rom | Range of motion |