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MED100 Chapter 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Epiphyses | End of the bones |
| Diaphysis | Middle of bone; also called shaft |
| Metaphysis | Neck; connects the diaphysis with the epiphysis |
| Osteo/o | Bone Examples: Osteopathy, Periosteum |
| Crani/o | Cranium/Skull Examples: Craniometer, Craniomalacia |
| Cervic/o | Neck/Cervix Examples: Cervical spine, Cervictis |
| Spondyl/o | Vertebrae Examples: Spondylitis |
| Spinal curvatures: | Kyphosis - Cervical curved anterior, head hanging Lordosis - Lumbar region curved anterior. Scoliosis - Misaligned spine from medial and lateral adjustments |
| Genu Valgum/Genu Varum | Valgum - Knock Kneed, knees moved medially Varum - Bow legged, knees moved laterally |
| Tax/o | arrange, to order, to organize, or locate Example: Ataxia, Hypotaxia |