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Ortho/Surgical Words
SB/Ortho-Misc.
| Ortho Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| digital ray | a digit of the hand or foot and the corresponding portion of metacarpus or metatarsus, considered as one unit. |
| matricectomy (matrix) | removal of the intracellular substance of a tissue. |
| geniculate fascia | fascia of the knee joint. |
| vastus lateralis | thigh muscle that extends the leg. |
| nubbin | a small nub. |
| piriformis | muscle in the pelvis. |
| calcar (femora) | the plate of strong tissue which strengthens the neck of the femur. |
| quadratus | any of several muscles taht are squared, four-sided. |
| haversian gland | a minute gland projecting from the surface of the synovial tissue into the joint space that secretes synovial fluid. |
| haversian canal | canals within bone that contain blood vessels and connective tissue. |
| fasciodesis | surgical attachment of a fascia to another fascia or tendon. |
| obex | a point on the surface of the medulla oblongata. |
| hemopneumopericardium | occurrence of blood and air in the pericardium. |
| acantha | the spinous process of the vertebra. |
| rachischisis | a congenital deformity of the spine. |
| ochronosis | pigmentation of the cartilage and other tissues of the body; can cause dark urine. |
| reticular formation | small thick clusters of neurons nestled within the brainstem. |
| stroma | supporting tissue of an organ. |
| squamocolumnar junction | the site of transition from stratified squamous epithelium to columnar epithelium. |
| apophysis | a marked prominence or process on any part of a bone. |
| torus fracture | a deformity in children consisting of a local bulging of the soft bone (usually in the radius or ulna). |
| tenaculum | a surgical instrument used mainly for taking up arteries. |
| sustentaculum | a structure that serves as a support to another. |
| syndesmosis (syndesmotic) | an articulation formed by means of ligaments. |
| orthosis | apparatus used to correct deformities. |
| skid | a supportive or protective structure. |
| olive | an oval prominence. |
| hydrocolloid | a substance that forms a gel with water. |
| alginate | a type of salt used in many swabs. |
| arthrodia (arthrodial) | a condition in which the articular surfaces are nearly flat, creating an irregular-shaped socket. |
| spica | a type of bandage with successive turns and crosses. |
| tenodesis | stabilizing a joint by anchoring the tendons. |
| profundus | situated at a deeper level in relation to a specific point. |
| dyscrasia (dyscrasic) | a disease or patholigic condition. |
| dentate | having toothlike projections in the margin. |
| detritus | the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up. |
| tectum (tectal) | any rooflike covering or structure. |
| bregma (bregmatic) | the point on the skull corresponding to the junction of the coronal and sagittal sutures. |
| trephine | a surgical instrument used to remove sections of bone from the skull. |
| sequestrim | a piece of dead bone that has become separated during the process of necrosis. |
| neuropraxia | a temporary nerve dysfunction. |
| iliotibial band | a fibrous reinforcement of the fascia lata; extends from the ilium to the tibia. |
| arcuate complex | refers to the arched part of the knee. |
| physis | refers to the epiphyseal part of a bone. |
| coarctate | pressed together. |
| rasp | to rub with something rough. |
| aponeurosis | sheet of fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone. |
| epiphysiodesis | immature union of the epiphysis with the diaphysis resulting in cessation of growth. |
| decortication | removal of the outer covering of an organ or part. |
| annulus fibrosus | fibrous ring of the heart. |
| rongeur | an instrument for removing small rough portions of bone. |
| proximal | situated nearest to the point of attachment or origin. |
| fulguration | destruction of tissue by electric sparks |
| tenon | the cutting away so as to create an insert that fits into a mortise. |
| condyloid | resembling a condyle. |
| cruciform (cruciate) | shaped like a cross. |
| planum (pl: plana) | a plane or flat surface. |
| triquetral fracture | fracture of the triquetrum (wrist bone) |
| greenstick fracture | a partial fracture of a bone (on one side only). |
| contrecoup | a concussion or shock at a point opposite from where the blow was received (skull). |
| convoluted | highly intricate; rolled or twisted together. |
| infraction fracture | a fracture, especially one without displacement. |
| bone reamer | a drill that is used to shape or enlarge holes within a bone. |
| lavage | a flushing with water. |
| autogenous | originating within the body. |
| tubercle | a small knobby prominence. |
| tenotomy | the cutting of a tendon. |
| osteophyte (osteophytosis) | new bone growth. |
| acetylcholine | neurotransmitter that initiates muscle contraction. |
| supination | turning the palm of the hand upward. |
| bursa | fluid-filled sac where a tendon rubs against a bone. |
| insertion | where a muscle ends on a bone that moves. |
| muscle fiber | one muscle cell. |
| myofibril | muscle fibers composed of actin and myosin that are needed to contract muscles. |
| origin | where a muscle begins. |
| pronation | turning the palm of the hand down. |
| cryptotic | hiddenor without apparent cause. |
| phenol | a disinfectant, antiseptic. |
| caseation | a type of tissue necrosis typical of tuberculosis. |
| hydrops | swelling from excessive accumulation of serous fluid in tissue. |
| hydrocelectomy | excision of a hydrocele. |
| hydrocele | a sac containing serous fluid in the testicular region. |
| ablation | removal of a body part or destruction of its function. |
| acinus (pl: acini) | 1) any small saclike structure, particularly one found in a gland; or 2) a subdivision of the lung. |
| diastasis | separation of the epiphysis from the long bone without fracture of the bone. |
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