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skeletal system and muscular system
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| callus | mass of bone tissue that forms at fracture site during healing |
| cast | solid material to immobilize extremity as result of fracture, dislocation, or severe injury; |
| crepitation | noise produced by bones or cartilage rubbing together; also called crepitus. |
| kyphosis | abnormal increase in outward curvature of thoracic spine; also called hunchback or humpback |
| lordosis | abnormal increase in forward curvature of lumbar spine; also called swayback; |
| orthropedics | branch of medicine specializing in diagnosis and treatment of conditions of musculoskeletal system; also called orthopedic surgery; physician is orthopedist or orthopedic surgeon; name derived from straightening (orth/o) deformities in children ( ped/o) |
| orthotic | brace or splint used to prevent or correct deformities; person skilled in making and adjusting orthotics is an orthotist |
| podiatry | healthcare profession specializing in diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the feet and lower legs; professional is a podiatrist |
| prosthesis | artificial device used as substitute for body part that is either congenitally missing or absent as result of accident or disease; example is artificial leg |
| prosthetics | healthcare profession specializing in making artificial body parts; person skilled in making and adjusting prostheses is prosthetist |
| adhesion | scar tissue forming in fascia surrounding muscle, making it difficult to stretch muscle |
| atrophy | poor muscle development as result of muscle disease, nervous system disease, or lack of use; commonly called muscle wasting |
| contracture | poor muscle development as result of muscle disease, nervous system disease, or lack of use; commonly called muscle wasting |
| hypertrophy | increase in muscle bulk as result of using it, as in lifting weights |
| spasm | sudden, involuntary, strong muscle contraction |
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