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Chapter 8 Glossary

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Allograft   Transplanting tissue obtained from a donor of the same species.  
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Ankylosis   Stiffening of the joint  
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Ankylosing Spondylitis   A disease causing the bones of the spine to grow together  
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)   A ligament located in the center of the knee controlling rotation and forward movement of the tibia (shin bone)  
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Arthritis   Inflammation of a joint; usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and sometimes changes in structure.  
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Arthrogram   X-ray to view bone structures, follows an injection of contrast fluid in the joint area  
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Arthroscopy   Minimally-invasive, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedure used for conditions of a joint  
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Arthropathy   Pathology or abnormality of a joint and arthritic conditions  
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Autograft   Transplanting tissue into a new position in or on the body of the same individual  
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Bursa   Fluid-filled sac located between a bone and a tendon or muscle  
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Burstitis   Swelling and irritation of the bursa  
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Bunion   Inflammation and deformity in the joint of the big toe.  
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Capsulitis   Inflammation of the tissues; also called synovitis.  
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome   Median Nerve is compressed as it passes through the carpel tunnel (a confined space) in the wrist  
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Cartilage   Smooth material covering bone ends of a joint to cushion bones; allows the joint to move easily  
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Cubital Tunnel   A tunnel of muscle, ligament, and bone on the inside of the elbow  
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Dislocation   Occurs when extreme force is put on ligament causing two bone ends to separate  
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Dorsopathies   Disorders affecting the spinal column  
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Electromyogram (EMG)   A test to evaluate nerve and muscle function  
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Enesthopathy   Disease occurring at the site of attachment of a ligament or muscle tendons to bones or joint capsules  
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Femur   Thigh Bone  
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Fibromyalgia (Fibrositis)   Chronic, widespread pain in muscles and soft tissues surrounding the joints throughout the body  
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Fracture   A break in a bone  
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Gout   Result of a defect in body chemistry (such as uric acid in the joints fluid); this painful condition most often attacks small joints  
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Hammertoe   Bent deformity in the middle toe joint  
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Heel Spur   Bone growth on the heel bone  
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Humerus   Bone of the upper arm  
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Inflammation   Normal reaction to injury or disease, results in swelling, pain, and stiffness  
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Joint   Place where the ends of two or more bones meet  
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Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA)   Form of Arthritis on children ages 16 or younger causing inflammation and stiffness of joints  
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Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL)   Ligament giving stability to the outer knee  
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Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)   Caused by damage to tendons bending the wrist backward away from the palm  
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Ligaments   White, shiny, flexible band of fibrous tissue binding joints together and connecting bones and cartilage  
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)   Ligament giving stability to the inner knee  
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Medial Epicondylitis   Condition in the elbow caused by damage to the tendons bending the wrist toward the palm  
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Meniscus   Cresent-shaped disc of connective tissue between the bones of the knee acting as a shock absorber to cushion the lower part of the leg  
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Morton's Neuroma   Pinched nerve usually causing pain between the third and fourth toes  
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Musculoskeletal System   Complex system involving the body's muscles and skeleton, including the joints, ligaments, tendons, and nerves  
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Myelogram   Injection of a dye or contrast material into the spinal canal; a specific X-ray study also allowing careful evaluation of the spinal canal and nerve roots  
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Nursemaids elbow   Partial dislocation of the elbow or proximal radial head common in small children.  
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Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)   The insertion of metal rods, wires, pins, nails, or plates are placed to surgically repair fractured bones, usually through an incision over the fracture site  
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Osteoarthritis   Wear and tear causing inflammation of the joint, resulting in swelling, pain, and stiffness  
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Osteomyeltis   An inflammation of the bone and/or bone marrow caused by infection  
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Osteoporosis   Porous bone developing when bone no longer is replaced as quickly as it is removed.  
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Pathologic Fracture   Bone fracture caused by disease, not accident or injury  
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Patella   Kneecap  
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Plantar Fascia   Long band of connecting tissue running from the heel to the ball of the foot  
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Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)   Ligament located in the back of the knee controlling backward movement of the tibia (shin bone)  
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Prosthesis   Artificial body part replacement  
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Radius   Shorter of the two bones in the forearm  
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Rheumatoid Arthritis   Inflammatory disease involving the lining of the joints (synovium)  
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Scleroderma   Disease of the body's connective tissue causing thickening and hardening of the skin  
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Scoliosis   Lateral, or sideways, curvature and rotation of vertebrae  
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Soft Tissues   Ligaments, tendons, and muscles of the musculoskeletal system  
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Spondylosis   Osteoarthritis of the spine  
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Spondylitis   Inflammation of the spine  
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Spinal Stenosis   Narrowing of the spinal canal  
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Sprain   Partial or complete tear of the ligament  
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Strain   Partial or complete tear of a muscle or a tendon  
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Stress Fracture   Bone injury caused by overuse  
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Synovial Fluid   Clear fluid released by the synovial membrane, acts as a lubricant for joints and tendons  
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Tendon   Tough cords of tissue that connect muscles to bones  
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Tendonitis   Inflammation in a tendon or the tendon covering  
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Tibia   Shin bone or larger bone of the lower leg  
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Trigger Finger   Irritation of the digital sheath that surrounds the flexor tendons of the finger  
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Ulnar Bone   Longer of the two bones in the forearm  
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