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Musculoskeletal System Review - reverse defs
Term | Definition |
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periosteum | a dense fibrous membrane that covers the surface of bone |
tendon | a strap composed of connective tissue that joins muscle to bone |
lordosis | abnormal inward curvature of the spine |
scoliosis | abnormal lateral curvature of the spine |
kyphosis | an exaggerated outward curvature of the spine |
appendage | any body part attached to a main structure |
talipes | any deformity of the foot; also called club foot |
ligament | band of connective tissue that connects bone to bone |
osteoporosis | bone pores or cavities resulting from a decrease in bone density |
sternum | breast bone |
flexion | decreases the angle of a joint |
crepitation | dry grating sound caused by bones rubbing together |
dorsiflexion | elevates the foot |
laminectomy | excision of the posterior arch of a vertebra |
podiatry | foot treatment |
diarthrosis | freely moveable joint |
synarthroses | immovable joint |
exacerbation | increase in severity of a disease |
extension | increases the angle of a joint |
claudication | lameness, limping |
cruciate ligament | ligaments that form an X |
hypotonia | loss of muscular tone |
plantar flexion | lowers the foot |
BMD - bone mineral density | measures bone density |
abduction | moves away from the midline |
adduction | moves closer to the midline |
inversion | moves the sole of the foot inward |
eversion | moves the sole of the foot outward |
strain | muscular trauma caused by violent contraction or an excessive forcible stretch |
subluxation | partial or incomplete dislocation |
reduction | procedure that restores bone to its normal position |
hematopoiesis | production and development of blood cells |
arthrocentesis | puncture of a joint space |
myelography | radiography of the spinal cord |
open reduction | reduction procedure that treats bone fractures using surgery |
closed reduction | reduction procedure that uses manipulation |
muscular tissue | refers to all contractile tissue of the body |
amphiarthroses | slightly moveable joint |
torticollis | stiff neck caused by spasmodic contraction of the neck muscle |
ankylosis | stiffening and immobility of a joint |
sprain | tearing of ligament tissue |
ilium | the lateral flaring portion of the hip bone |
ischium | the lower part of the hip bone |
agonist | the muscle that produces the movement |
antagonist | the muscle that relaxes in order to allow a movement |
joint/articulation | the place at which two bones meet |
pubis | the third portion of the hipbone |
calcium supplements | treat and prevent hypocalcemia |
pronation | turns the palms down |
supination | turns the palm up |