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Musculoskeletal System Review - reverse defs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| periosteum | a dense fibrous membrane that covers the surface of bone |
| tendon | a strap composed of connective tissue that joins muscle to bone |
| lordosis | abnormal inward curvature of the spine |
| scoliosis | abnormal lateral curvature of the spine |
| kyphosis | an exaggerated outward curvature of the spine |
| appendage | any body part attached to a main structure |
| talipes | any deformity of the foot; also called club foot |
| ligament | band of connective tissue that connects bone to bone |
| osteoporosis | bone pores or cavities resulting from a decrease in bone density |
| sternum | breast bone |
| flexion | decreases the angle of a joint |
| crepitation | dry grating sound caused by bones rubbing together |
| dorsiflexion | elevates the foot |
| laminectomy | excision of the posterior arch of a vertebra |
| podiatry | foot treatment |
| diarthrosis | freely moveable joint |
| synarthroses | immovable joint |
| exacerbation | increase in severity of a disease |
| extension | increases the angle of a joint |
| claudication | lameness, limping |
| cruciate ligament | ligaments that form an X |
| hypotonia | loss of muscular tone |
| plantar flexion | lowers the foot |
| BMD - bone mineral density | measures bone density |
| abduction | moves away from the midline |
| adduction | moves closer to the midline |
| inversion | moves the sole of the foot inward |
| eversion | moves the sole of the foot outward |
| strain | muscular trauma caused by violent contraction or an excessive forcible stretch |
| subluxation | partial or incomplete dislocation |
| reduction | procedure that restores bone to its normal position |
| hematopoiesis | production and development of blood cells |
| arthrocentesis | puncture of a joint space |
| myelography | radiography of the spinal cord |
| open reduction | reduction procedure that treats bone fractures using surgery |
| closed reduction | reduction procedure that uses manipulation |
| muscular tissue | refers to all contractile tissue of the body |
| amphiarthroses | slightly moveable joint |
| torticollis | stiff neck caused by spasmodic contraction of the neck muscle |
| ankylosis | stiffening and immobility of a joint |
| sprain | tearing of ligament tissue |
| ilium | the lateral flaring portion of the hip bone |
| ischium | the lower part of the hip bone |
| agonist | the muscle that produces the movement |
| antagonist | the muscle that relaxes in order to allow a movement |
| joint/articulation | the place at which two bones meet |
| pubis | the third portion of the hipbone |
| calcium supplements | treat and prevent hypocalcemia |
| pronation | turns the palms down |
| supination | turns the palm up |
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