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the skeletal system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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) |