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BANA Ch. 16

QuestionAnswer
Abduction Movement of an arm or leg away from the center of the body
adduction Movement of an arm or leg toward the center of the body
arthritis Chronic condition of inflammation of the joints
Atrophy Wasting away of muscles; decrease in muscle size
contract Get smaller; shortening the length of muscle, thereby making the angle formed by bones and muscles smaller
contracture An abnormal shortening of a muscle
extension Straightening or lengthening a muscle, thereby making the angle formed by bones and muscles greater
flex To bend; the act of bending a body part
flexion Bending of a joint (elbow, wrist, knee)
joint A part of the body where two bones come together
ligament Tough, white fibrous cord that connects bone to bone
orthopedics The medical specialty that covers the treatment of broken bones, deformities, or diseases that attack the bones joints and muscles
osteoarthritis A degenerative, painful bone disease affecting the spine, hips, finger joints, or knees
relax To place in a resting position, in which muscle tension decreases and fibers lengthen
Rheumatoid arthritis A chronic disease condition affecting the connective tissue of the body, especially the joints
traction Exertion of pull by means of weight or pulleys, often used for realignment of bones or other limb tissues
trapeze A triangle-shaped bar attached to the overbed frame of a traction setup which enables the patient to pull himself up in bed
walker A metal frame device with handgrips and four legs that is open on one side; provides stability and security for the patient who is weak on one side or restricted in the amount of weight he can put on one foot
fracture a break in a bone
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