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Musculoskeletal

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Myel/o   Bone marrow OR spinal cord  
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Myelogenic   Pertaining to originating in the bone marrow  
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Hemopoiesis(Hematopoiesis)   Formation of blood  
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Hemopoiesis(Hematopoiesis)occurs in the   Bone marrow  
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Myeloma   Tumor OR mass of the bone marrow  
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Oste/o   Bone  
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Osteitis   Inflammation of a bone  
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Osteomyelitis   Inflammation of a bone AND bone marrow  
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Ostectomy   Surgical removal of a bone  
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Osteoplasty   Surgical repair of a bone  
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Osteotome   Instrument used to cut bone  
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Osteotomy   Surgical incision of a bone  
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Osteopathy   A disease condition of a bone  
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Osteomalacia   A condition of bone softening  
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Osteocyte   Bone cell  
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Osteonecrosis   Death of bone tissue  
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Osteoporosis   Abnormal condition of porous(holes)bones AKA "brittle bone disease"  
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Arthr/o   Joint  
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A joint is found wherever bones   Articulate(articulation)  
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Articulation refers to   Movement  
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Arthritis   Inflammation of a joint  
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Hemarthrosis   Abnormal condition of blood in a joint  
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Arthrodesis   Fixation of a joint  
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Arthroplasty   Surgical repair of a joint  
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Arthrotomy   Surgical incision of a joint  
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Arthralgia   A condition of joint pain  
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Arthrogram   A record of a joint  
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Arthrocentesis   Surgical puncture of a joint  
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OseoArthritis(OA)   Inflammation of a bone AND a joint  
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Arthroscopy   Process of veiwing a joint  
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Chondr/o   Cartilage  
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Cartilage is found   Between articulating bones  
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Cartilage is pliable(flexible)tissue that functions as a   Shock absorber AND reduces friction between articulating bones  
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Chondrectomy   Excision of cartilage  
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Chondroplasty   Surgical repair of cartilage  
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Osteochondritis   Inflammation of a bone AND cartilage  
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Synovi/o   Synovium  
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Synovia are   Joint membranes  
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Synovectomy   Surgical removal of a synovium  
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Synovitis   Inflammation of a synovium  
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Burs/o   Bursa<---(singular)  
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Bursea<--(plural)are   fluid filled joint sacs  
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Bursitis   Inflammation of a bursa  
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Bursolith   A stone in a bursa  
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Bursectomy   Surgical removal of a bursa  
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Bursotomy   Surgical incision of a bursa  
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Ten/o OR tend/o OR tendin/o   Tendon(s)  
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Tendons connect   Muscles(my/o)to bones  
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Each achilles tendon connects a   gastrocnemius(calf)muscle to a calcaneus(heel)bone  
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Tendotome   An instrument to cut tendon  
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Tenotomy   Surgical incision of a tendon  
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Tenorrhaphy   Suturing of a tendon  
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Tenodynia   Pain in a tendon  
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Tendinitis   Inflammation of a tendon  
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Tenomyoplasty   Surgical repair of a tendon AND muscle  
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Tenosynovitis   Inflammation of a tendon AND synovium  
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Ligaments bind   Bone to bone  
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Ligaments allow a specific ROM which stands for   Range Of Motion(Movement)  
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Vertebr/o OR Spondyl/o   Vertebra(e)AKA back bones(spinal column)  
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Intervertebal   Pertaining to between vertebrae  
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Spondylitis   Inflammation of a vertebra  
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Spondylarthritis   Inflammation of a vertebra AND joint  
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Cervic/o   Neck  
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The cervical vertebrae are named   C1-C7  
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Cervicofacial   Pertaining to the neck AND face  
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Thorac/o   Thorax(chest)  
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The thoracic vertebrae are named   T1-T12  
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Thoracotomy   Surgical incision of the thorax(chest)  
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Thoracocentesis   Surgical puncture of the thorax(chest)  
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Lumb/o   Low back  
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The lumbar vertebrae are named   L1-L5  
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Lumbodynia   A condition of low back pain  
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What time do many people eat breakfast,lunch,and dinner?   7am-12-noon-5pm 7cervical vertebrae(C1-C7)12 thoracic vertebrae(T1-T12)5 lumbar vertebrae(L1-L5)  
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Sacr/o   Sacrum  
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The sacrum makes up the   posterior portion of the pelvis AND the Inferior portion of the vertebral column  
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Sacrovertebral   Pertaining to the sacrum and the vertebrae  
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LumboSacral(LS)   Pertaining to the lumbar vertebrae AND sacrum  
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Coccyxg/o   Coccyx(tail bone)  
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Coccyxgeal   Pertaining to the coccyx  
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Lamin/o   Lamina<---(singular)  
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The laminae,<--(plural)are   Part of each vertebral arch  
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Laminectomy   Surgical removal of a lamina  
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Disk/o   Disk(disc)  
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Intervertebral disks are   Cartilage found between the vertebrae  
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Diskitis   Inflammation of a disk  
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Diskectomy   Sugical removal of a disk  
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Diskocele   Herniated disk AKA a slipped disk,OR ruptured disk, OR bulging disk  
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Cost/o   Rib(s) (cost alot)  
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Intercostal chondritis   Inflammation of the cartilage between the ribs  
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Costectomy   Excision of a rib  
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Subcostal   Pertaining to below OR under a rib  
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Lumbocostal   Pertaining to the lumbar vertebrae AND ribs  
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Vertebrocostal   pertaining to a vertebra AND rib  
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Crani/o   Cranium(skull)  
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Cranioplasty   Sugical repair of the cranium(skull)  
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Craniotomy   surgical incision of the cranium(skull)  
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Maxill/o   Maxilla AKA superior(upper) jaw  
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Maxillitis   Inflammation of the maxilla  
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Maxillofacial   pertaining to the maxilla AND face  
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Maxillectomy   surgical removal of the maxilla  
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Submaxillary   Pertaining to below the maxilla  
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Mandibul/o   Mandible AKA inferior(lower)jaw  
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Submandibular   Pertaining to under the mandible  
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Tempormandibular joint(TMJ)   The joint where a temporal bone AND mandible articulate  
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Clavicul/o   Clavicle(s)AKA collar bones  
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Midclavicular   Pertaining to the middle of a clavicle  
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Scapul/o   Scapula(e)AKA shoulder bones(blades(s))  
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Superascapular   Pertaining to above a scapula  
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Stern/o   Sternum AKA breast bone  
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Retrosternal   Pertaining to behind the sternum  
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Sternotomy   Surgical incision of a sternum  
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Substernal   Pertaining to below the sternum  
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Sternoclavicular   Pertaining to the sternum AND a clavicle  
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Xiphoid process   The xiphoid process is a landmark for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(CPR)  
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Humor/o   Humerus or humeri AKA superior arm bone(s)  
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Humeral   Pertaining to a humerus  
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Radi/o   Radius OR radii AKA the lateral inferior arm bone(s) on the thumb side  
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The combining form radi/o also means   X-rays  
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Radial   Pertaining to a radius  
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Uln/o   Ulna(e)AKA medial inferior arm bone(s)  
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Ulnar   Pertaining to an ulna  
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Carp/o   Carpal(s)AKA wrist bone(s)  
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Carpoptosis   Prolapse(drooping or sagging) of a carpal  
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Carpectomy   Sugical removal of a carpal  
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Metacarp/o   Metacarpal(s)AKA hand bones  
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Metacarpectomy   Sugical removal of a metacarpal  
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Phalang/o OR dactyl/o or phalanx OR phalanges AKA   Finger(s) Or toe(s) OR digit(s)  
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Phalangeal   Pertaining to a phalanx  
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Dactylitis   Inflammation of a phalanx  
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Phalangectomy   Sugical removal of a phalanx  
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Pelv/i   The pelvis consists of the Ischia,ilia AND pubes  
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Femor/o   Femur(s) AKA thigh bone(s)  
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Iliofemoral   Pertaining to an ilium AND femur  
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Pubofemoral   Pertaining to a pubis AND femur  
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Patell/o   Patella(e)AKA knee caps  
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Suprapatellar   Pertaining to above a patella  
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Patellpexy   Sugical fixation of a patella  
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Patellectomy   Surgical removal of a patella  
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Tibi/o   Tibia(shin(s) AKA anterior inferior leg bone(s)  
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Tibial   Pertaining to a tibia  
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Fibul/o   Fibula(e) AKA posterior inferior leg bone(s)  
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Fibular   Pertaining to a fibula  
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Tars/o   Tarsal(s) AKA ankle bone(s)  
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Tarsectomy   Sugical removal of a tarsal  
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Ped/i OR pod/o   Foot or feet  
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Pedicure   Cosmetic care of the feet AND toenails  
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Podiatrist(chiropodist)   A specialist in the treatment of feet  
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Orthopedics(ortho)   the study of the musculoskeletal system  
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Bunion   Arthromegaly usually affecting the joint at the base of a great toe  
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Prosthesis(prosthetic)   Any artifical body part  
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Chiropractor   A specialist in manipulation of the vertebral column  
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Strain   Injury to a muscle(pull)  
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Kyphosis(Kyphotic)   Abnormal forward curature of the vertebrae AKA hunchback  
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Scoliosis(scliotic)   Abnormal S shape curve to the vertebrae  
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Lordosis(lordotic)   Abnormal backward curvature of the vertebrae(looking up to the Lord)  
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Bone scan   Nuclear medicine record of a bone  
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Bone densitometry   The process of measuring density of bone  
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Electromyogram   A record of the electrical activity in a muscle  
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Amputation   (surgical)removal of a limb  
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Phantom limb   Illusion following an amputation that the limb still exists  
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Greater trochanter   The superior portion of a fermur that articulates with the pelvis  
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ACL   Anterior cruciate ligament  
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CTS   Carpal tunnel syndrome  
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IM   Intramuscular  
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MD   Muscular dystrophy OR medical doctor  
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MG   Myasthenia Gravis  
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RA   Rheunmatoid Arthritis  
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THA   Total Hip Artroplasty  
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Trx OR Tx   Traction(like a tractor, it pulls)  
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THR   Total Hip Replacement  
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TKA   Total Knee Arthroplasty  
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TKR   Total Knee Replacement  
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AKA   Above The Knee Amputation  
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BKA   Below The Knee Amputation  
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DTR   Deep Tendon Reflexes  
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DJD   Degenerative Joint Disease  
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LS spine   Lumbosacral spine X-ray  
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Ortho   Orthopedics (straight)  
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ORIF   Open Reduction AND internal fixation  
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Open reduction   To align a fracture(FX)using surgery  
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Closed reduction   To align a fracture(FX)without surgery  
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Manipulation(Manipulate)   To adjust OR move  
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Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography(SPECT)   A very sensitive nuclear medicine recording of a bone  
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Closed or simple   A bone is broken with no open wound to the skin  
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Open OR compound   A bone is broken with an open wound through the skin  
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Impacted   One bone is driven into another  
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Spiral   A bone is twisted apart  
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Oblique   A slanted fracture(FX)  
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Displaced   The ends of a fractured bone are not in alignment  
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Non-displaced   The ends of a fractured bone are in alignment  
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Comminuted   A splintered(shattered)fracture(FX)  
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Greenstick   A bone is broken on one side AND bent on the other side  
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Transverse   The fracture(FX)runs across the shaft of a bone  
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Incomplete   The fracture(FX)does not run completly across the shaft of a bone  
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Hairline   A fracture(FX) of a bone causing a crack the size of a hair  
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Colle's OR dinner(sliver)fork   A fracture(FX)of a distal radius  
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Compression   When one bone is crushed(sandwiched)between two two others (commonly occurs with vertebrae)  
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Boxer's   A fracture of a metacarpal  
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Complicated   A fractured bone is driven into an organ  
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Pathological   A fracture(FX)caused by a disease  
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Immobilization(immoblilze)   To prevent movement(cast)  
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