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Musculoskeletal
Module 8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| arthr/o | joint as in arthritis which means inflammation of a joint |
| articulation | joint and to articulate means the joining or meeting of |
| ligament | connective tissue binding bones to other bones. Ligaments support and strengthen the joint |
| synovial joint | a freely moveable joint |
| tendon | connective tissue that binds muscles to bones |
| chondr/o | cartilage |
| rheumat/o | watery flow as in rheumatoid arthritis which denotes a collection of fluid in joint spaces |