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Definition
osteoma   a bone tumour  
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fascicle   a bundle of muscle fibres  
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osteoblast   a cell in the bone marrow that produces bone  
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osteoclast   a cell in the bone marrow that reabsorbs bone  
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periosteum   a dense fibrous membrane that covers the surface of the bone and contains blood and lymph vessels, and nerves  
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spina bifida   a genetic disorder that results in malformation of the spine due to imperfect joining of the vertebrae  
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sternocleidomastoid   a muscle of the chest arising from the sternum and inner part of the clavicle  
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ribs   a series of 12 pair of curved bones attached to the vertebral column which provides protection for internal organs  
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tendon   a strap composed of connective tissue that joins muscle to bone  
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crest   a type of bone process that has a large ridge shape  
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lordosis   abnormal inward curvature of the spine  
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scoliosis   abnormal lateral curvature of the spine  
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irregular bones   all other bones that cannot be grouped under other headings  
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kyphosis   an exaggerated outward curvature of the thoracic vertebrae  
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appendage   any body part attached to a main structure  
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spondylolisthesis   any slipping (subluxation) of a vertebra from its normal position in relationship to the one beneath it  
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ligament   band of connective tissue that connects bone to bone  
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pelvis   basin-shaped structure that supports the sigmoid colon, rectum, bladder and other soft organs of the abdominopelvic cavity  
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splinting   bone immobilization by application of an orthopedic device to the injured body part  
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casting   bone immobilization by application of a solid, stiff dressing formed with plaster of Paris or similar material  
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traction   bone immobilization by application of weights and pulleys to align or immobilize a fracture  
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osteoporosis   bone pores or cavities resulting from a decrease in bone denisty  
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short bones   bones that are as wide as they are long  
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sternum   breast bone/chest plate  
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sinus   cavity or hollow space in a bone  
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syndactylism   condition of fingers and toes being joined together  
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talipes equinovarus   congenital deformity of one or both feet in which the foot is pulled downward and laterally to the side; also called club foot  
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appendicular skeleton   consists of bones of the shoulders, hips, upper and lower extremities  
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musculoskeletal system   consists of bones, joints, and muscles, which provide the body with support, protection, and the ability to move  
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axial   consists of the bones of the skull, thorax, and vertebral column  
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NSAIDs   nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drugs - decrease pain and suppress inflammation  
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flexion   decrease the angle of a joint  
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bunion (halture valgus)   deformity characterized by lateral deviation of the great toe as it turns in toward the second toe, which may cause the tissue surrounding the joint to become swollen and tender  
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spondylosis   degeneration of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae and related tissues  
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crepitation   dry, gating sound or sensation caused by bone ends rubbing together, indicating a fracture of joint reduction  
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hemarthrosis   effusion of blood into a joint cavity  
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dorsiflexion   elevates the foot  
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sequestrectomy   excision of a sequestrum  
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synovectomy   excision of a synovial membrane  
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bursectomy   excision of bursa  
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metacarpectomy   excision of the bones of the hand  
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laminectomy   excision of the posterior arch of a vertebra  
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contractive   fibrosis of connective tissue in the skin, fascia, muscle, or joint capsule that prevents normal mobility of the related tissue or joint  
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ganglion cyst   fluid-filled tumour that most commonly develops along the tendons or joint of the wrists of hands, but may also appear in the feet  
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podiatry   foot treatment  
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rickets   for of osteomalacia in children caused by vitamin D deficiency; also called rachitis  
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long bones   found in extremities of the body  
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bone marrow   found within larger bones; responsible for the production of blood cells  
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sequestrum   fragment of necrosed bone that has become separated from surrounding tissue  
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diathrosis   freely moveable joints  
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arthrodesis   fusion/stabilization or binding of a joint  
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compact bone   hard, outer layer of bone  
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myelcele   hernia of the spinal cord  
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synarthroses   immovable joints  
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bone grafting   implantation or transplantation of bone tissue from another part of the body or from another person to serve as replacement for damage or missing bone tissue  
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exacerbation   increase in severity of a disease or any of its symptoms; also called flare  
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extension   increased the angle of a joint  
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arthritis   inflammation of the joints  
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claudication   lameness, limping  
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tuberosity   large, rounded process  
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cancellous   lattice like arrangement of bony plates occurring at the ends of long bones  
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cruciate ligaments   ligaments that cross each other forming an X within the notch between the femoral condyles  
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hypotonia   loss of muscular tone or a diminished resistance to passive stretching  
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plantar flexion   lowers the foot (Points the toes)  
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multiple myeloma   malignant tumour of plasma cells in the bones marrow  
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pelvimetry   measurement of the pelvis  
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rotation   moves a bone around its own axis  
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abduction   moves away from the midline  
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adduction   moves closer to the midline  
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inversion   moves the sole of the foot inward  
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eversion   moves the sole of the foot outward  
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strain   muscular trauma caused by violent contraction or an excessive forcible stretch  
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fissure   narrow, slit-like opening  
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mineral bone density test   noninvasive procedure that uses low-energy x-ray absorption to measure bone mineral density and usually measures bones of the spine, hip, and forearm; also called dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry  
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scintigraphy   nuclear medicine procedure that visualizes various tissues and organs after administration of a radionuclide  
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meatus   opening or passage into a bone  
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CTS - carpal tunnel syndrome   painful condition resulting from compression of the median nerve within the carpal tunnel  
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paraplegia   paralysis of lower spine, lower portion of the trunk and both legs  
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quadriplegia   paralysis of the upper spine and all 4 extremities  
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subluxation   partial or incomplete dislocation  
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amputation   partial or complete removal of an extremity due to trauma or circulatory disease  
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phantom limb   perceived sensation, following amputation of a limb, that the lim still exists  
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phalangeal   pertaining to the bones of the fingers and toes  
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femorotibial   pertaining to the femur and the tibia  
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substernal   pertaining to under the sternum  
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articulation   place of union between 2 or more bones; also called joint  
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bones   principal organs of support and protection in the body  
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reduction   procedure that restores a bone to its normal position  
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bone immobilization   procedures used to restrict movement, stabilize and protect a fracture, and facilitate the healing process  
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hematopoiesis   production and development of blood cells, normally in the bone marrow  
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head   prominent, rounded, articulating end of a bone  
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flat bones   provide a broad surface for muscular attachment and protection for internal organs  
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arthrocentesis   punture of a joint space using a needle to remove accumulated fluid  
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lumbarsacral spinal radiography   radiography of the five lumbar vertebrae and the fused sacral vertebrae, including anteroposterior, latera, and oblique views of the lower spine  
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myelography   radiography of the spinal cord after injection of a contrast medium to identify and study spinal distortions caused by tumours, cysts, herniated intervertebral disks, or other lesions  
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discography   radiological examination of the intervertebral disk structures with injection of a contrast medium  
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open reduction   reduction in which fracture bones place in their proper position during surgery  
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closed reduction   reduction in which fractured bones are realigned by manipulation rather than surgery  
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muscular tissue   refers to all of the contractile tissue of the body; two main types are voluntary or involuntary  
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salicylates   relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce inflammation  
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muscle relaxants   relieve muscle spasms and stiffness  
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prosthesis fitting   replacement of a missing part by an artificial substitute, such as an artificial extremity  
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bone revision sx (symptom)   revision surgery are often required to correct bone infection, misalignments of bones, broken prosthesis, and fractures of the bone around the prosthesis  
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intervertebral disks   round structure with a gelatinous mass in the center that separates the vertebrae  
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foramen   rounded opening through a bone to accommodate blood vessels and nerves  
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condyle   rounded, articulating knob  
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herniated disks   rupture of a vertebral disk's center through its outer edge and back toward the spinal canal with pressure on the adjacent spinal nerve that results in pain, numbness, or weakness in one or both legs  
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bone scintigraphy   scintigraphy procedure in which radionuclide is injected intravenously and taken up into the bone  
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arthrography   series of radiographs taken after injection of contrast material into a joint cavity, especially the knee or shoulder, to outline the contour of the joint  
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amphiarthrosis   slightly moveable joints  
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tubercle   small, rounded process  
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torticollis   stiff neck caused by spasmodic contraction of the neck muscle  
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muscles   structures that contract providing movement of the bone  
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revision surgery   surgery repeated to correct problems of a previously unsuccessful surgery or to replace a worn out prosthesis  
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arthroclasia   surgical breaking of an ankylosed joint to provide movement  
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patellapexy   surgical fixation of the kneecap  
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THR (total hip replacement)   surgical procedure to replace a hip joint damaged by degenerative disease, commonly arthritis  
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sprain   tearing of ligament tissue that may by slight, moderate, or complete  
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voluntary   that which is done with control. Usually a striated muscle such as the biceps  
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involuntary   that which occurs with no discretionary control usually a visceral muscle  
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fracture    
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epiphysis   the end or extremity of the bone  
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atlas   the first cervical vertebra which supports the skull  
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sacrum   the five sacral vertebrae which are fused into a single bone  
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lumbar vertebrae   the 5 vertebrae situated in the lower back which carry most of the weight of the torso  
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latissimus dorsi   the large muscle of the back  
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gluteus maximus   the large muscle of the buttocks  
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ilium   the later flaring portion of the hip bone; upper of the 3 parts of the hip bone  
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ischium   the lower part of the hip bone  
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agonist   the muscle that produces the movement  
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antagonist   the muscle that relaxes in order to allow a movement  
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axis   the 2nd cervical vertebra which provides rotation of the skull  
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cervical vertebrae   the 7 vertebrae which form the skeletal framework of the neck  
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diaphysis   the shaft or long main portion of the bone  
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coccyx   the tail of the vertebral column consisting of 4 or 5 fused vertebrae (tailbone)  
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pubis   the 3rd portion of the hipbone that is situated in front of the bladder  
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thoracic vertebrae   the twelve vertebrae which support the chest and serve as a point of articulation for the ribs  
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vertebrae   the twenty-six bones which make up the adult vertebral column  
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osteoclasis   to break a bone for therapeutic purposes  
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calcium supplement   treat and prevent hypocalcemia  
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gold salts   treat rheumatoid arthritis by inhibiting activity within the immune system  
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pronation   turns the palm down  
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supination   turns the palm up  
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EMG   use of electrical stimulation to diagnose the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them  
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trochanter   very large, irregularly shaped process found only on the femur  
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arthroscopy   visual examination of the interior of a joint and its structures using a thin, flexible fiberoptic scope called an arthroscope that contains a magnifying lens, fiberoptic light, and miniature camera that projects images on a monitor  
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