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Musc. RD
Term | Definition |
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periosteum | A dense fibrous membrane that covers the surface of the 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 thoracic vertebrae |
appendage | Any body part attached to a main structure |
talipes | Any deformity of the foot; also called clubfoot |
ligament | Band of connective tissue that connects bone to bone |
osteoporosis | Bone pores or cavities resulting from a decrease in bone density |
sternum | Breastbone |
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 vertebrae |
podiatry | Foot treatment |
diarthrosis | Freely movable 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 |
amphiarthrosis | Slightly movable 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 palm down |
supination | Turns the palm up |