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Musc. RD
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |