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skeletal system and muscular system

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callus   mass of bone tissue that forms at fracture site during healing  
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cast   solid material to immobilize extremity as result of fracture, dislocation, or severe injury;  
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crepitation   noise produced by bones or cartilage rubbing together; also called crepitus.  
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kyphosis   abnormal increase in outward curvature of thoracic spine; also called hunchback or humpback  
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lordosis   abnormal increase in forward curvature of lumbar spine; also called swayback;  
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orthropedics   branch of medicine specializing in diagnosis and treatment of conditions of musculoskeletal system; also called orthopedic surgery; physician is orthopedist or orthopedic surgeon; name derived from straightening (orth/o) deformities in children ( ped/o)  
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orthotic   brace or splint used to prevent or correct deformities; person skilled in making and adjusting orthotics is an orthotist  
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podiatry   healthcare profession specializing in diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the feet and lower legs; professional is a podiatrist  
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prosthesis   artificial device used as substitute for body part that is either congenitally missing or absent as result of accident or disease; example is artificial leg  
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prosthetics   healthcare profession specializing in making artificial body parts; person skilled in making and adjusting prostheses is prosthetist  
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adhesion   scar tissue forming in fascia surrounding muscle, making it difficult to stretch muscle  
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atrophy   poor muscle development as result of muscle disease, nervous system disease, or lack of use; commonly called muscle wasting  
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contracture   poor muscle development as result of muscle disease, nervous system disease, or lack of use; commonly called muscle wasting  
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hypertrophy   increase in muscle bulk as result of using it, as in lifting weights  
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spasm   sudden, involuntary, strong muscle contraction  
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