Question | Answer |
Medullary Cavity | Central, hollowed out area in the shaft of a long bone. |
Manubrium | Upper portion of the sternum |
Malleolus | Rounded process on both sides of the tarsus joint |
Malaise | a vague feeling of discomfort; aka the blahs |
Luxation | displacement of bone from its joint; dislocation |
Ligament | connective tissue binding bone to bone |
Leiomyosarcoma | malignant tumor of smooth muscle arising from connective tissue |
Laxity | looseness |
Laminectomy | removal of part of the vertebral arch to relieve pressure from a ruptured IVD |
Lamina | Thin, flat plate |
Irregular Bones | bones that have characteristics of more than one shape characteristic |
Herniation of IVD | abnormal protrusion of IVD into the neural canal or spinal nerves |
Hernia | abnormal protrusion of an organ or tissue through the structure that contain it |
Gait | manner of walking |
Fracture | traumatic breaking of bone |
Fossa | shallow cavity in or on a bone |
Foramen | opening in bone that allows for the passage of vessels and nerves |
Flat bones | two sheets of compact bones that allows for protection |
Fibroma | mass or tumor of fibrous connective tissue |
Fascia | fibrous membrane separating and enveloping muscle |
Epiphysis | each end of a long bone; the area beyond the epiphyseal plate |
Epiphyseal Plate | cartilaginous area at the ends of long bones where lengthwise growth takes place |
Endosteum | membrane surrounding the medullary cavity |
Dystrophy | abnormal development of cell, organ, or tissue size |
Diaphysis | shaft or midportion of a long bone |
Cortical Bone | hard dense bone that forms the outer layer of bone; compact bone |
Coprophagic | p.t. ingestion of feces |
Coprophagy | ingestion of feces |
Connective | to bind together |
Condyle | knuckle-like process at the ends of some long bones |
Chondrosarcoma | malignant tumor of cartilage arising form connective tissue |
Chondrocostal | Cartilage that is attached to the ribs |
Cartilage | flexible, connective tissue attached to bones and joints |
Cardiac Muscle | Striated yet involuntary muscle |
Cancellous Bone | spongy, porous, trabecular bone |
Calcium | one of the mineral constituents of bone |
Bone Head | rounded articular process |
Ataxia | no coordination |
Atonic | p.t. lack of tension; p.t. lack of muscle control |
Articulation | where 2 or more bones come together to form a joint |
Articular Cartilage | thin layer of cartilage occurring at the ends of long bones and covering any part of a bone that comes into contact with another bone |
Ankylosis | abnormal condition of stiffening |
Achondroplasia | bones of the arms and legs that fail to grow to normal size |
Acetabulum | socket in the pelvis |
-y | condition; process |
-tome | instrument to cut |
-porosis | pore; passage |
-poietic | p.t. formation |
-physis | to grow |
-oma | tumor; mass; collection of fluid |
-desis | surgical fixation (bones) |
-clasts | to break |
-blast | embryonic; immature |
-asthenia | lack of strength |
Syn-, sym- | together; with |
Ante- | before; forward |
ton/o | tension |
tax/o | order; coordination |
synov/o | synovial membrane |
steat/o | fat |
spondyl/o | vertebra |
sarc/o | connective tissue |
rhabdomy/o | skeletal muscle |
pector/o | chest |
ortho/o | straight |
onych/o | nail |
nect/o | to bind; tie; connect |
myel/o | spinal cord; bone marrow |
leiomy/o | smooth muscle |
ankyl/o | stiff |
Extra Cap | Extra Capsular Technique |
TTA | Tibial Tuberosity Advancement |
VPB | Veterinary pharmaceuticals and biologicals |
PROM | passive range of motion |
PDR | Physician's Desk Reference |
CAR | Congenital Articular Rigidity |
THR | Total Hip Replacement |
TPLO | Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy |
TPO | Triple Pelvic Osteotomy |
Yellow Bone Marrow | fatty tissue found in the diaphysis of long bones in older individuals |
Vigor | healthy growth; aka high energy |
Vertebra(e) | backbone(s) |
Tuberosity | small, roughened process for attachment of tendons and muscles |
Tubercle | rounded, roughened process of many bones for attachment of tendons and muscles (ie: humerus) |
Trochanter | large, blunt, roughened process on femur for attachment of tendons and muscles |
Tonus | Muscle tone; balanced muscle tension |
Tetany | Muscle spasms or twitching |
Tenosynovitis | Inflammation of the tendon sheath |
Synthesis | creation of compounds by union of elements |
Synovial Membrane | membrane lining the synovial cavity; produces synovial fluid |
Synovial Joint | a freely moveable joint |
Synovial Fluid | Viscous (sticky) fluid within the synovial cavity |
Synovial Cavity | space between bones at a synovial joint; contains synovial fluid |
Syndactyl | fusion of toes |
Symmetry | same size |
Symbiosis | two organisms living together in close association, either for mutual benefit or not |
Suture | joint between bones; i.e. skull |
Spondylosis | degeneration of the IVD in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions |
Smooth Muscle | involuntary, visceral muscle |
Skeletal Muscle | striated, voluntary muscle |
Short Bones | bones that are cube shaped |
Sesamoid Bones | small bones embedded in a tendon |
Rhabdomyosarcoma | malignant tumor of skeletal muscle arising form connective tissue |
Red Bone Marrow | found in cancellous bone and the site of hematopoiesis |
Pneumatic Bones | sinus-containing bones |
Physis | cartilaginous area at the ends of long bones where lengthwise growth takes place |
Periosteitis | inflammation of the membrane surrounding bone; inflammation of periosteum |
Periosteum | membrane surrounding bone |
Osteoporosis | loss of bone tissue and decreased mass of bone |
Osteonecrosis | death of bone tissue |
Osteodystrophy | abnormal development of bone |
Osteoclasts | bone cell that absorbs and removes unwanted bone tissue |
Osteocytes | bone cells |
Osteoblasts | bone cell that helps form bone tissue |
Ossification | process of bone formation |
Osseus Tissue | bone tissue |
Orthopedic | p.t. branch of surgery dealing with the skeletal system |
Myasthenia | muscle weakness |
Metaphysis | flared portion of a long bone between the diaphysis and epiphyseal plate |
Meniscus | fibrous cartilage found in some joints to withstand compressive forces |
uln/o | ulna |
vertebr/o | vertebra |
Anti- | against |
Dia- | through; complete |
Epi- | on; upon; above |
Inter- | between |
Mal- | bad |
Meta- | change; beyond |
Pan- | all |
Peri- | surrounding |
Poly- | many; much |
Quadri- | four |
-algia | pain |
-ar, -ous | p.t. |
-cyte | cell |
-gram | record |
-kinesis | movement |
-logy | study of |
-malacia | softening |
-metry | measurement |
-osis | abnormal condition |
-pathy | disease condition |
-plasia | formation; development; growth |
-tomy | incision; process of cutting |
Docile | tame; easygoing |
Osteosarcoma | malignant tumor of bone arising from connective tissue |
Synovitis | inflammation of the synovial membrane |
Tendon | connective tissue that binds muscle to bone |
Unthrifty | not thriving |
perone/o | fibula |
EMG | Electromyogram |
Ortho | orthopedic; orthopedic procedure |
IVD | Intervertebral Disc |
bilat. | bilateral |
ACL | Anterior Cruciate Ligament |
CCL | Cranial Cruciate Ligament |
AAHA | American Animal Hospital Association |
AVMA | American Veterinary Medical Association |
DVM | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (VMD) |
CVT | Certified Veterinary Technician (LVT, RVT) |
CACVT | Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technician |
NAVTA | National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America |
acetabul/o | actetabulum |
articul/o | joint |
brachi/o | arm |
burs/o | bursa (sac of fluid near joints) |
calcane/o | calcaneus (heel) |
carp/o | carpals |
clavicul/o | clavicle |
copr/o | feces |
dactyl/o | toes |
femor/o | femur |
fibr/o, fibros/o | fiber; fibrous connective tissue |
fibul/o | fibula |
herni/o | hernia |
humer/o | humerus |
hydr/o | water; fluid |
ili/o | illium |
isch/o | ischium |
kinesi/o | movement |
lamin/o | lamina |
ligament/o | ligament |
malleol/o | malleolus |
mandibul/o | mandible; lower jaw |
maxill/o | maxilla; upper jaw |
metacarp/o | metacarpals |
metatars/o | metatarsals |
myocardi/o | myocardium (heart muscle) |
necr/o | death |
olecran/o | olecranon (elbow) |
patell/o | patella (knee cap) |
phalang/o | throat |
pub/o | pubis |
radi/o | radius or x-rays |
stern/o | sternum |
tars/o | tarsals |
tibi/o | tibia |
tox/o | poison |