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Medical Term 3-4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ankyl | Crooked, bent |
| Arthr | Joints |
| Chondr | Cartilage |
| Cost | Rib |
| Crani | Skull |
| Desis | To bind, tie togehter |
| Kyph | Bent, hump |
| Lord | Curve, sway back |
| Lysis | Loosening or setting free |
| Myel | Spinal cord, bone marrow |
| Scoli | Curved, bent |
| Spondyl | Vertebrae |
| Synovi | Synovial membrane/fluid |
| Um | Singular noun ending |
| Abduction | Movement of a limb away from the midline |
| Adduction | Movement of a limb towards the midline |
| Circumduction | The circular movement at the far end of the limb |
| Dorsiflexion | The movement that bends the foot upward at the ankle |
| Pronation | Is the act of rotating the arm or leg so that the palm of the hand or sole of the foot is turned downward |
| Acetabulum | Socket of the hip bone, into which the head of the femur fits |
| Malleolus | Bony projection on either side of the ankle |
| Manubrium | Is the bony structure that forms the middle portion of the sternum |
| Metacarpals | The five bones that form the palms of the hand |
| Metatarsals | Any bones of the foot |
| Orthotic | An artificial support or brace for the limbs or spine |
| Vertebrae | Series of small bones forming the backbone and have holes which the spinal cord passes through |
| Spondylosis | age-related wear and tear of the spinal disks |
| Orthopedic | Diagnosis and operate on injuries of the skeletal system |
| Hemarthrosis | Blood with in a joint |
| Arthroscopy | Surgical procedure on a joint |
| Podiatrist | Foot doctor |
| Synovectomy | Surgical removal of the membrane that lines a joint |
| Crepitation | Grating sound heard when bone ends grind against one another |
| Internal fixation | Surgical implants to repair bone |
| Bifida | A birth defect in which a developing baby's spinal cord fails to develop properly |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | Chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs of other body systems are attacked |
| Atologous | Cells and tissues obtained from the same individual |
| Rickets | Defective bone growth occurring in children |
| Spiral Fracture | When bone has been twisted apart |
| Contracture | Is the permanent tightening of fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments or skin that occurs when normally elastic connective tissues are replaced with nonelastic fibrous tissues (burn) |
| Heel Spur | Calcium deposit in the plantar fascia near the calcaneus |
| Carpal Tunnel | The tendons that pass through the carpal tunnel are chronically overused and become inflamed |
| Physiatrist | Specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation with the focus on restoring function |
| Fibromyalgia | Debilitating chronic condition characterized by fatigue; diffuse/specific muscle, joint or bone pain; range of symptoms |
| Neuromuscular | Pertaining to the relationship between a nerve and muscle |
| Electromyography | Diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity with in muscle fibers in response to nerve stimulation |
| Chronic Fatigue | A disorder of unknown causes that affects many body systems |
| Ergonomics | The study of the human factors that affect the design and operation of tools and the work environment |
| Fasciitis | Inflammation of the fascia |
| Patella | Knee cap |
| Mandible | Only movable part of the skull (jaw) |
| Xiphoid process | is a small cartilaginous process of the lower part of the sternum |
| Flexion | Bending |
| Triceps Brachii | Extends elbow |
| Tendon | Attaching a muscle to a bone |
| Neurologist | Nervous system doctor |
| Compartment Syndrome | A painful and dangerous condition caused by pressure buildup from internal bleeding or swelling of tissues |
| Spasm | A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement. |
| Hyperextension | is an excessive joint movement |
| Cramp | is a strong, painful contraction or tightening of a muscle that comes on suddenly and lasts from a few seconds to several minutes |
| Synovitis | inflammation of a synovial membrane. |
| Cartilage | Connective tissue |
| Myocardial | A blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle. |
| Strain | A stretching or tearing of a muscle or a tissue |
| Bid | Twice a day |
| BM | Bowel movement |
| BMR | Basal metabolic rate |
| BP | Blood pressure |
| BPM | Beats per minute |
| BW | Body weight |
| BX | Biopsy |
| c | With |
| C/O | Complaining of |
| CABG | Coronary artery bypass graft |
| CAD | Coronary artery disease |
| CAT | Computerized axial tomography |
| CF | Cystic fibrosis |
| CHF | Congestive heart failure |
| CMS | Circulation, motor, sensitivity |
| CNS | Central nervous system |
| COLD | Chronic obstructive lung disease |
| CPAP | Continuous positive airway pressure |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CSF | Cerebrospinal fluid |
| CXR | Chest x-ray |
| Bi | Two |
| Cele | hernia, tumor, swelling |
| Dys | bad, difficult, and painful |
| Fasci | fibrous band |
| Fibr | fibrous tissue |
| ia | abnormal condition |
| ic | pertaining to |
| kineso | movement |
| my | muscle |
| plegia | paralysis, stroke |
| rrhexis | rupture |
| tax | coordination, order |
| ten, tend | tendon, stretch, strain |
| ton | tone, stretching, tension |
| tri | three |
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