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BANA Ch. 16

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Abduction   Movement of an arm or leg away from the center of the body  
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adduction   Movement of an arm or leg toward the center of the body  
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arthritis   Chronic condition of inflammation of the joints  
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Atrophy   Wasting away of muscles; decrease in muscle size  
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contract   Get smaller; shortening the length of muscle, thereby making the angle formed by bones and muscles smaller  
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contracture   An abnormal shortening of a muscle  
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extension   Straightening or lengthening a muscle, thereby making the angle formed by bones and muscles greater  
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flex   To bend; the act of bending a body part  
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flexion   Bending of a joint (elbow, wrist, knee)  
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joint   A part of the body where two bones come together  
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ligament   Tough, white fibrous cord that connects bone to bone  
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orthopedics   The medical specialty that covers the treatment of broken bones, deformities, or diseases that attack the bones joints and muscles  
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osteoarthritis   A degenerative, painful bone disease affecting the spine, hips, finger joints, or knees  
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relax   To place in a resting position, in which muscle tension decreases and fibers lengthen  
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Rheumatoid arthritis   A chronic disease condition affecting the connective tissue of the body, especially the joints  
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traction   Exertion of pull by means of weight or pulleys, often used for realignment of bones or other limb tissues  
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trapeze   A triangle-shaped bar attached to the overbed frame of a traction setup which enables the patient to pull himself up in bed  
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walker   A metal frame device with handgrips and four legs that is open on one side; provides stability and security for the patient who is weak on one side or restricted in the amount of weight he can put on one foot  
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fracture   a break in a bone  
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