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jonts, muscular system and tendons muscles and/or ligaments
Question | Answer |
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dislocation | bones in joint are displaced from their normal alignment; ends of bones are no longer in contact |
osteoarthritis | bones in joint are displaced from their normal alignment; ends of bones are no longer in contact |
rheumatoid arthritis | chronic form of arthritis with inflammation of joints, swelling, stiffness, pain, and changes in cartilage that can result in crippling deformities; autoimmune disease |
sprain | damage to ligaments surrounding joint due to overstretching; no dislocation of joint or fracture of bone |
subluxation | incomplete dislocation; joint alignment is disrupted, but ends of bones remain in contact |
fibromyalgia | widespread aching and pain in muscles and soft tissue |
muscular dystropy | inherited disease; progressive muscle degeneration, weakness, & atrophy |
carpal tunnel syndrome | repetitive motion disorder with pain caused by compression of finger flexor tendons & median nerve as they pass through carpal tunnel of wrist |
ganglion cyst | cyst that forms on tendon sheath, usually on hand, wrist, or ankle |
strain | damage to muscle, tendons, or ligaments due to overuse or overstretching |