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the skeletal system

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ankyl/o- crooked ,bent ,stiff
arth/o- joint
chondr/o- cartilage
cost/o- rib
crani/o- skull
kyph/o- bent, hump
lord/o- curve , swayback ,bent
myel/o- spinal cord , bone marrow
oss/e- bone
oss/i- bone >.
osto/o- bone >__
oste/o- bone -.-
scoli/o- curved ,bent
spondyl/o- vertebrae , vertebral column, backbone
synovi/o- synovial membrane
synov/o- synovial fluid
sub- under ,less, below
meta- change, beyond , subsequent to , behind , after or next.
-um singular noun ending
-lysis breakdown ,seperation , setting free,distruction, loosening.
-desis surgical fixaton of bone or joint to bind , tie together.
acetabulum hip socket; the large circular cavity in each side of the pelvis that articulates with the head of the femur to form the hip joint
allogenic originating with another.
ankylosiing spondylitis a form of rheumatoid arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae.
arthrodesis the surgical fusion (joining together) of two bones to stiffen a joint, such as an ankle, elbow, or shoulder.
arthrolysis the surgical loosening of an ankylosed joint.
arthroscopy the visual examination of the internal structure of a joint.
autologous originating within an individual.
chondroma a slow-growing benign tumor derived from cartilage cells.
chondromalacia the abnormal softening of cartilage.
comminuted fracture one in which the bone is splintered or crushed.
compression fracture occurs when the bone is pressed together (compressed) on itself.
costochondritis an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum.
craniostenosis a malformation of the skull due to the premature closure of the cranial sutures.
cepitation the grating sound heard when the ends of a broken bone move together.
dual x-ray absorptionmentry a low-exposure radiographic measurement of the spine and hips to measure bone density
fiborus dysplasia a bone disorder of unknown cause that destroys normal bone structure and replaces it with fibrous tissue.
hellux valgus an abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe (bunion).
hemarthosis blood within a joint
hemopoietic pertaining to the formation of blood cells.
internal fixation a fracture treatment in which a plate or pins are placed directly into the bone to hold the broken pieces in place.
juvenile rheumatoid arthritis an autoimmune disorder that affects children aged 16 years or less with symptoms that include stiffness, pain, joint swelling, skin rash, fever, slowed growth, and fatigue.
kyphosis an abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine as viewed from the side (humpback).
laminectomy the surgical removal of a lamina, or posterior portion, of a vertebra.
lordosis an abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine (swayback).
lumboago pain of the lumbar region of the spine.
malleoulus the rounded bony protuberance on each side of the ankle.
manubrium the bony structure that forms the upper portion of the sternum.
metacarplas the 5 bones that form the palms of the hand.
metatarsals form the part of the foot to which the toes are attached.
open fracture one in which the bone is broken and there is an open wound in the skin.
orthopedic surgion a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders involving the bones, joints, and muscles
orthotic a mechanical applicance, such as a leg brace or splint, that is specially designed to control, correct, or compensate for impaired limb function.
osteitis an inflammation of bone.
osteoarthritis most commonly associated with aging (wear-and-tear arthritis).
osteochondroma a benign bony projection covered with cartilage.
osteoclasis he surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity.
osteomalacia abnormal softening of bones in adults.
osteomyelitis an inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone.
osteonecrosis the death of bone tissue due to a lack of sufficient blood supply.
osteopenia thinner than average bone density in a young person.
osteoporosis a marked loss of bone density and an increase in bone porosity that is frequently associated with aging.
osteoporotic hip fracture usually caused by a weakening of the bones due to osteoporosis and can occur either spontaneously or as the result of a fall.
osteorrahaphy the surgical suturing, or wiring together, of bones.
paget's disease a bone disease of unknown cause characterized by the excessive breakdown of bone tissue, followed by abnormal bone formation.
pathololgic fracture occurs when a weakened bone breaks under normal strain.
percutaneous vertebroplasty performed to treat osteoporosis-related compression fractures.
periostitis an inflammation of the periosteum.
podiatrist holds a Doctor of Podiatry or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree and specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the foot.
prosthesis a substitute for a diseased or missing body part, such as a leg that has been amputated.
rheumatoid arthritis a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs of other body systems are attacked.
rickets a deficiency disease occurring in children.
scoliosis an abnormal lateral (sideways) curvature of the spine.
spina bifida a congenital defect that occurs during early pregnancy when the spinal canal fails to close completely around the spinal cord to protect it.
spiral fracture a fracture in which the bone has been twisted apart.
spondylolisthesis the forward slipping movement of the body of one of the lower lumbar vertebrae on the vertebra or sacrum below it.
spondylosis a degenerative disorder that can cause the loss of normal spinal structure and function.
subluxation the partial displacement of a bone from its joint.
synovectonomy the surgical removal of a synovial membrane from a joint.
vertebrae the bony structure units of the spinal column (26)
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