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MNS Terms
Musculoskeletal,Nervous and Sensory Term
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Scoliosis R:Scoli S:-osis | An abnormal curvature of the spine R: curved S: condition |
| Sprain R:sprain | Injury to a ligament caused by stretching or tearing R; to wring |
| Ligament R: ligament | A band of tissue that connects bones to other bones R: Band of tissue |
| Myalgia R:My S:-algia | Muscle pain R: muscle S: pain |
| Cartilage R: cartilage | A flexible connective tissue found in the joints R: flexible connective tissue |
| Spinal cord R:spine S:-al | The bundle of nerds that run down the spine R:spine S: pertaining to |
| Reflex R:Re S:-Flex | Automatic response to stimulus R:Back S:Bend |
| Cerebrum R:cerebr S:Um | The largest part of the brain responsible for higher brain function R:Brain S: Structure |
| Meninges R: Mening S: -es | The protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord R: membrane s: Plural |
| Cerebellum R:cerebell S: Um | The part of the brain that controls balance and coordination R:little brain S: structure |
| Retina R:retina | The light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye R: (net-like) |
| Cochlea R:cochlea | As spiral shape organ in the inner ear, responsible for hearing R: (snail shell) |
| Gustatory R: Gustat S: -ory | Related to the sense of taste R: taste S: Pertaining to |
| Auditory R:audit s:-ory | Related to the sense of hearing R: hearing S: Pertaining to |
| Vestibular R: vestibul S: -ar | Related to balance and spatial orientation R: entrance S: Pertaining to |