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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