Review of Disease14 Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
pathologic fracture | breaking of bone secondary to disease weakening the bone |
scoliosis | S shaped curvature of spine from side to side |
kyphosis | hunchback - curvature of upper thoracic spine outward |
lordosis | sway back - inward curvature of lumbar spine |
ganglion cyst | benign tumor that develops over a joint or tendon - usually the wrist |
plantar fasciitis | painful codition of plantar fascia (arch of foot) |
hallux valgus | bunion - big toe improperly aligned creates bump on medial side of foot |
medial tibial syndrome | shin splints |
myasthenia gravis | muscle fatigue and weakness (neuromuscular disorder) |
bursitis | inflammation of the bursa or sac around a joint |
fibromyalgia | chronic pain in muscles, joint, ligaments and soft tissues |
carpal tunnel sydrome | compression of median nerve as it passes through the wrist |
osteoporosis | loss of bone mass |
tendonitis | inflammation of tendon |
herniated disk | prolapse of cartilege between vertebrae |
osteoarthritis | joint inflammation (degenerative joint disease) |
sprain | partial dislocation, stretching or tearing of ligaments that stabilize a joint |
strain | stretching or tearing of muscle tissue |
rheumatoid arthritis | chronic systemic inflammation of joints |
osteomalacia | softening of bone tissue |
lateral epicondylitis | tennis elbow |
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