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Chapter 3 Med Term
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ankylosing Spondylitis | A form of rheumatoid arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae |
| Fibrous Dysplasia | A bone disorder of unknown cause that destroys normal bone structure and replaces it with fibrous (scarlike) tissue |
| Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis | An autoimmune disorder that affects children ages 16 or less with symptoms that include stiffness, pain, joint swelling, etc. |
| Osteonecrosis | The death of bone tissue due to insufficient blood supply |
| Osteoclasis | The surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity |
| Osteoporotic Hip Fx | Also know as a broken hip, is usually caused by weakening of the bones due to osteoporosis and can occur spontaneously or as a result of a fall |
| Paget's Disease | A bone disease of unknown cause , characterized by the excessive breakdown of bone tissue, followed by abnormal bone formation |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | Chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs of other body systems are attacked |
| Rickets | Deficiency disease occuring in children, characterized by defective bone growth from vitamin D deficiency |
| Bones | The framework of the body and attachment for muscles. Protection for internal vital organs |
| Bone Marrow | Located in the medullary cavity of the bone |
| Cartilage | Smooth and rubbery material that acts as a shock absorber |
| Joints(Articulations) | The union between two bones. Usually located at the end of two bones |
| Ligaments | Bands of fibrous tissue that connects 2 bones, usually at the site of a joint(union) |
| Synovial | Membrane: Forms the lining of synovial joints and secretes synovial fluid. Fluid: Lubricant that makes smooth joint movements possible |
| Bursa | A sac like structure that provides a cushion between two structures and prevents friction |
| ankyl/o | Crooked, bent, stiff |
| arthr/o | Joint |
| chondr/o, chondr/a | Cartilage |
| cost/o | Ribs |
| cranial/o | Skull |
| kyph/o | Bent, hump |
| lord/o | curve, swayback, bent |
| myel/o | spinal cord, bone marrow |
| oss/e, oss/I, ost/o, oete/o | Bone |
| scoli/o | Curved, bent |
| spondyl/o | Vertebrae, back bone |
| synovi/o | Synovial membrane |
| -desis | To bind, tie together |
| -lysis | loosening, setting free |
| -um | Singular noun ending |
| Osteoclasts | Breaks down old or damaged bone |
| Osteoblasts | Helps rebuild the bone |
| Produced in red bone marrow | Erythrocytes, hemogloboin, leukocytes, and thrombocytes |
| Function of yellow bone marrow | Store fat |
| Fibrous Joints | Consisting of inflexible layers of dense connective tissue, hold the bones tightly together |
| Cartilaginous Joints | Allow only slight movement and consists of bones connected entirely by cartilage |
| Synovial Joints | Created where two bones articulate to permit a variety of motions |
| Ball and Socket Joints | Allow a wide range of movement in many directions |
| Hinge Joints | Allow movement primarily in one direction or plane |
| Synovial Capsule | Outermost layer of strong fibrous tissue |
| Ligaments | Bands of fibrous tissue that form joints by connecting bone to bone |
| Bursa | A fibrous sac that acts as a cushion to ease movement in areas subject to friction |
| Chiropractor | Specializes in the manipulative treatment of disorders originating from misalignment of the spine |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | Physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders involving the bones , joints, and muscles |
| Osteopath | Uses traditional forms or medical treatment in addition to specializing in treating health problems by spinal manipulation |
| Podiatrist | Specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the foot |
| Rheumatologist | Physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment or arthritis and disorders such as osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, and tendonitis |
| Ankylosis | The loss or absence of mobility in a joint due to disease, injury, or a surgical procedure |
| Arthrosclerosis | Stiffness of the joints especially in the elderly |
| Bursitis | An inflammation of a bursa |
| Hemarthrosis | Blood within a joint |
| Kyphosis | An abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine as viewed from the side |
| Lordosis | An abnormal increase ion the forward curvature of the lumbar spine |
| Scoliosis | An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine |
| Osteoporosis | A severe decrease in bone density due to the bone becoming more porous(holey) |
| Osteopenia | A small decrease in bone density (higher risk of developing osteoporosis) |
| Radiograph(x-rays) | The use of x-radiation to visualize bone fracture and other abnormalities |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI) | Used to image soft tissue structures such as the interior of complex joints |
| Bone Density Testing(BDT) | Used to determine losses or change in bone density |
| Orthotic | A medical appliance such as a leg brace or splint, specially designed to control , correct, or compensate for impaired limb function |
| Prosthesis | A substitute for a diseased or missing body part |
| Arthrodesis | The surgical fusion of two bones to stiffen a joint such as an ankle, elbow, or shoulder |
| Arthrolysis | The surgical loosening in an ankylosed joint |
| Arthroscopic Surgery | A minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of the interior of a joint |
| Chondroplasty | The surgical repair of damaged cartilage |
| Synovectomy | The surgical removal of a synovial membrane from a joint |
| Arthroplasty | The surgical repair of a damaged joint or surgical placement of an artificial joint |
| BDT | Bone density testing |
| Fx | Fracture |
| OA | Osteoarthritis |
| RA | Rheumatoid Arthritis |
| Emergency Medical Technician(EMT) | Responds to 911 calls, assesses, stabilizes, and transports patients to the hospital |
| Paramedic | An EMT with additional training, authorized to provide advanced pre-hospital treatment such an in depth patient assessment, EKG interpretation, and drug administration |
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