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Musculoskeletal term
Chapter 10 musculoskeletal
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Appendage | Any body part attached to a main structure |
| Hematopoiesis | Production of blood cells |
| Ankylo | Stiffness |
| Arthro | Joint |
| Ortho | Straight |
| Osteo | Bone |
| Pedo | Foot |
| Pedi | Child |
| Scolio | Crooked |
| Cephalo | Head |
| Costo | Ribs |
| Dactylo | Fingers and Toes |
| Musculo | Muscle |
| Myo | Muscle |
| Scopy | Visual examination |
| Dys | Bad |
| Sub | Under |
| Supra | Above, excessive |
| Ankylosis | Freezing of joints |
| Claudication | Lameness, Limping |
| Hypotonia | Loss of muscle tone |
| Prosthesis | Replacement of part by artificial substitute |
| Subluxation | Partial or incomplete dislocation |
| Reduction | Procedure that restores bone to normal position |
| Amputation | Partial or Complete removal or extremity |
| Gout | Too much acid in bone |
| Ca | Calcium or cancer |
| Fx | Fracture |
| RA | Rheumatoid arthritis |
| Rom | Range of motion |