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what is Osteology ? study of bones
what is Arthrology? Study of joint
what are the Long bones ? Extremities, compact bones, spongy bones, periosteum
what are short flat bones? carpal/tarsal, clavaria, sternum, ribs and scapulae
what are irregular bones? vertebrae, facial bones, bones of pelvis
classification of joints? synarthrosis(immovable), Amphiarthrosis(joints with limited movement), Diarthrosis(Freely moveable joints.
what is etiology? the study of cause of the disease Virus, bacteria, fungus, trauma, heat, chemical agents, poor nutrition.
what is Laterogenic reaction ? Adverse response to medical treatment itself .
what is Morphology? The structure of cell of tissues .
Congenital? disease present at birth resulting from genetic environmental factor . down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy
Hereditary? caused by developmental disorder genetically transmitted, derived, from ancestors. sickle cell anemia, hemophilia
Degenerative caused by deterioration of the body, association with the aging process alzheimer's, parkinson's disease
Metabolic caused by disturbance of the normal physiologic function within the body. diabetes, high cholesterol
Neoplastic results in new, abnormal tissue growth, related to tumor and cancer
Proliferation refers to cell division and differentiation: process of cellular specialization.
Histoplasmosis lung infection that derives from soil but found along the mississippi river valleys
Bronchogenic carcinoma Most common fatal primary malignancy in the US.
Flail chest due to trauma, affect at lease 2 ribs and is associated with pulmonary injury.
9 Abdominal regions 1. RT hypochondriac 2. epigastric 3. LT hypochondriac 4. RT lateral 5. Umbilical 6. Lt lateral 7. Rt inguinal 8. Pubic 9. Lt inguinal
Esophageal Atresia Rare anomaly in which the esophagus fails to develop some point, resulting in discontinuation
Bowel Atresia The discontinuation of intestines, manifests a few days after birth, most commonly seen in ileum
Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis Pyloric canal of stomach is greatly narrowed due to hypertrophy and hyperplasia of the sphincter
Hirschsprung Disease megacolon; refers to the malformation of the parasympathetic nervous system which results in the prevention of normal relaxation of the bowels. Impairs normal peristalsis.
Esophageal Strictures abnormal narrowing of the esophagus. Can be benign or malignant. Can be relieved utilizing balloon dilation of the esophagus.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease the persistent retrograde flow of gastric acid and contents into the esophagus. Often associated with heartburn
Peptic Ulcer the erosion of the mucous membrane of the lower end of the esophagus, stomach or duodenum.
Gastroenteritis general grouping of inflammatory disorders–inflammation of the mucosal lining of the stomach and small intestine
Appendicitis inflammation of the appendix resulting from an obstruction; deoxygenates the tissue. Most common abdominal surgical emergency.
Ulcerative Colitis hought to be an autoimmune disease; inflammation of colonic mucosa. Disease starts in the rectum and works backwards into the sigmoid colon.
Abdominal Hernias protrusion of an organ through an opening in the muscle or tissue intended to hold it in place. Appears as a protrusion outward; mostly seen on CT and US
Gastric Volvulus abnormal rotation of the stomach, greater than 180 degrees of rotation.
Mechanical Bowel Obstruction the lumen of the bowel becomes occluded. Occurs due to hernias, tumors, volvulus, intussusceptions and post-op adhesions. Could lead to necrosis, perforation and peritonitis.
Paralytic Ileus the failure of normal peristalsis of bowels. Most commonly caused by surgery, after manipulation of the bowel. This absence causes the lumen to fill with gas and fluid.
Ascites abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity. Often is a manifestation to another infection of the heart, kidneys and liver cirrhosis.
Intussusception the inversion of one portion of the intestine within another. Sudden onset of severe pain, vomiting, lethargy Appears as a target or “bulls-eye” sign.
Diverticulitis inflammation of the diverticulum within the GI tract. Diverticula are very common, caused by herniation of mucous membrane by a defect in muscular support.
Benign Tumors most commonly polyps
Adenocarcinomas malignant tumors of GI tract, surgical resection has been the only successful treatment , if caught in time.
Bursitis inflammation of the bursae or fluid-filled sacs that enclose the joints.
Bennett Fracture fracture of the base of the first metacarpal bone
Boxer Fracture a transverse fracture that extends through the metacarpal neck, often seen in the fifth metacarpal (often occurs from punching injury
Rheumatoid Arthritis a chronic systemic disease with inflammatory changes within connective tissues
Barton Fracture fracture and dislocation of the posterior lip of the distal radius involving the wrist joint
Stress fractures occur as a result of an abnormal degree of repetitive trauma. Often times they are not clearly visible on plain x-rays.
Colles Fracture transverse fracture of the distal radius in which the distal fragment is displaced posteriorly
Smith Fracture transverse fracture of the distal radius in which the distal fragment is displaced anteriorly, reverse of Colles fracture
Hill-Sachs Defect humeral head, associated with anterior dislocation of the humeral head.
Idiopathic Chronic Adhesive Capsulitis “frozen shoulder;” chronic inflammation in and around the joint that causes pain and limits ROM.
Enchondroma Benign Cartilaginous Tumors Enchondroma Benign Cartilaginous Tumors
Lisfranc Joint Injuries area of foot that is prone to stress injuries to mid-foot. Athletes are often affected.
Chondromalacia patellae: “runner’s knee,” softening of the cartilage under the patella, causing erosion of cartilage. Cyclists and runners are vulnerable to this condition.
Osgood-Schlatter Disease inflammation of bone and cartilage of anterior proximal tibia, more common in athletic boys ages 10-15 years old. Injury when large patellar tendon detaches from the tibial tuberosity.
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