kinn's Chapter 43
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| arthritis | Inflammation of a joint.
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| articular | Pertaining to a joint.
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| bursae | Fluid-filled, saclike membranes that provide cushioning and allow frictionless motion between two tissues.
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| cartilage | A rubbery, smooth, somewhat elastic connective tissue that covers the ends of bones.
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| cervical | Pertaining to the neck region containing seven cervical vertebrae.
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| corticosteroids | Antiinflammatory hormones, natural or synthetic.
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| crepitation | A dry, crackling sound or sensation.
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| diaphysis | The midportion of a long bone; it contains the medullary cavity.
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| epiphysis | The end of a long bone; it contains the growth (epiphyseal) plates.
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| goniometer | An instrument for measuring the degrees of motion in a joint.
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| inflammation | A tissue reaction to trauma or disease that includes redness, heat, swelling, and pain.
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| kyphotic | Relating to the normal convex curvature of the thoracic spine.
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| ligaments | Tough connective tissue bands that hold joints together by attaching to the bones on either side of the joint.
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| lordotic | Relating to the normal concave curvature of the cervical and lumbar spines.
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| lumbar | The lower back region that contains the five lumbar vertebrae.
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| luxation | Dislocation of a bone from its normal anatomic location.
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| malaise | An indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health, often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness.
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| medullary cavity | The inner portion of the diaphysis; it contains the bone marrow.
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| periosteum | The thin, highly innervated, membranous covering of a bone.
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| prosthesis | An artificial replacement for a body part.
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| range of motion (ROM) | The extent of movement possible in a joint; the degree of motion depends on the type of joint and whether a disease process is present; ROM exercises are applied actively (independently) or passively (with assistance) to prevent or treat joint problems.
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| reduction | The return to correct anatomic position, as in reduction of a fracture.
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| scoliosis | An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine.
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| synovial fluid | A clear fluid found in joint cavities that facilitates smooth movements and nourishes joint structures.
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| tendons | Tough bands of connective tissue that connect muscle to bone.
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