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Med Term CH3 Skeletal System

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Definition
ankyl/o   crooked, bent, stiff  
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arthr/o   joint  
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burs/o   bursa  
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chondr/i, chondr/o   cartilage  
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cost/o   rib  
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crani/o   skull  
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-desis   to bind, tie together  
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kyph/o   bent, hump  
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lord/o   curve, swayback, bent  
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-lysis   loosening or setting free  
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myel/o   spinal cord, bone marrow  
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oss/e, oss/i, ost/o, oste/o   bone  
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scoli/o   curved, bent  
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spondyl/o   vertebrae, vertebral column, backbone  
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synovi/o, synov/o   synovial membrane, synovial fluid  
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Bones (combining forms/ functions)   oss/e, oss/i, oste/o, ost/o, framework of body, protect internal organs, store calcium  
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Bone Marrow (combing forms/ functions)   myel/o, red bone marrow helps form red blood cells, yellow marrow stores fat.  
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Cartilage (combining forms/ functions)   chondr/o, creates smooth surface for motion w/in joints & protects ends of bones  
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Joints (combining forms/ functions)   arthr/o, work w/ muscles to make variety of motions possible  
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Ligaments (combining forms/ functions)   ligament/o, connect one bone to another  
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Synovial Membrane (combining forms/ functions)   synovi/o, synov/o, forms lining of synovial joints & secretes synovial fluid.  
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Synovial Fluid (combining forms/ functions)   synovi/o, synov/o, lubricant that makes smooth joint movements possible.  
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Bursa (combining forms/ functions)   burs/o, cushions areas subject to friction during movement  
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ossification   at 3 months, cartilage begins to form bones via this process & continues through adolescence.  
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connective tissue   Bone is a form of this & 2nd hardest tissue in body. Dental enamel harder.  
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periosteum   tough, fibrous tissue that forms the outermost covering of bone  
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compact bone   aka cortical bone, is dense, hard, & very strong bone that forms the protective outer layer of bones. 75% of bone matter by weight  
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spongy bone   aka cancellous bone, porous & sponge-like, red bone marrow located here @ ends/ inner portion of long bones  
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long bones   femur & humerous  
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medullary cavity   central cavity located in the shaft of long bones, surrounded by compact bone. Red/ yellow marrow stored  
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medullary   pertaining to the inner section  
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endosteum   tissue that lines the medullary cavity  
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red bone marrow   located in spongy bone, hemopoietic tissue mfg's red blood cells, hemoglobin, white blood cells, & thrombocytes  
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hemopoietic   pertaining to the formation of blood cells. Also hematopoietic  
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yellow bone marrow   fat storage area, located in medullary cavity of long bones.  
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bone marrow birth - adult   most marrow is red from birth through early adolescences, then approx 1/2 gradually replaced by yellow  
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cartilage   smooth, rubbery, blue-white connective tissue that acts as a shock absorber btw bones. More elastic than bone  
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articular cartilage   covers surfaces of bones where they articulate or come together to form joints. Smooth joint movements, bone protection  
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meniscus   curved, fibrous cartilage found in some joints like knee & temporomandibular joint of jaw  
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diaphysis   shaft of long bone  
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epiphyses   wider ends of long bones such as femurs. Protected w/ articular cartilage  
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proximal epiphysis   end of bone located nearest to midline  
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distal epiphysis   end of bone located farthest from midline  
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foramen   opening in bone through which blood vessels, nerves, ligaments pass.  
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Explain foramen magnum   spinal cord passes through this opening in the occipital bone at base of skull  
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process   normal projection on surface of bone that serves as attachment for muscle or tendon  
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mastoid process   bony projection located on the temporal bones just behind the ears.  
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joints   aka articulations, place of union btw 2 or more bones. Classified by construction or degree of movement  
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fibrous joints   consist of inflexible layers of dense connective tissue, holds bones tightly together. aka sutures in adults - no movement  
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fontanelles   aka soft spots present on newborn skull that allow passage through birth canal + growth in 1st yr. Sutures close w/ age  
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cartilaginous joints   allow only slight movement & consist of bones connected entirely by cartilage. Ex rib to sternum  
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pubic symphysis   allows some movement to facilitate childbirth. btw pubic bones in anterior of pelvis  
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synovial joint   created where 2 bones articulate to permit a variety of motions. described based on motion  
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ball-and-socket joints   hips, shoulders, allow wide range of movement in many directions  
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hinge joints   knees, elbows, synovial joints that allow movement primarily in one direction or plane  
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synovial capsule   component of s.joint that is the outermost layer of strong fibrous tissue resembling a sleeve as it surrounds joint  
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synovial membrane   component of s. joint that lines the capsule & secretes synovial fluid  
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synovial fluid   component of s.joint which flows w/in synovial cavity, acts as lubricant to make smooth movement of joint possible  
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ligaments   bands of fibrous tissue that form joints by connecting one bone to another bone or joining bone to cartilage  
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bursa   fibrous sac that acts as a cushion to ease movement in areas subject to friction like shoulder, elbow, knee  
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axial skeleton   Protects major organs of the nervous, respiratory, & circulatory system. 80 bones of head & body.  
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axial skeleton 5 parts   bones of skull, ossicles of ears, hyoid bone (chin & thyroid), rib cage, vertebral column  
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2 divisions of skeleton   axial and appendicular  
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appendicular skeleton   makes body movement possible & protects organs of digestion, excretion, & reproduction. 126 bones - upper/ lower extremeties  
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appendicular skeleton upper extremities   shoulders, arms, forearms, wrists, hands  
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appendicular skeleton lower extremities   hips, thighs, legs, ankles, feet  
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appendage   anything attached to major part of body  
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appendicular   referring to an appendage  
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extremity   terminal end of a body part such as arm or leg  
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bones of the skull   8 form cranium, 14 form face, 6 in middle ear  
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cranium   skull, 8 bones, protects brain, joined by fibrous joints called sutures  
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frontal bone   cranial: anterior portion that forms forehead & houses sinuses/ eyeball socket  
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parietal bones   cranial: 2 of the largest bones of skull, form most of roof & upper sides of cranium  
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occipital bone   cranial: forms back part of skull & base of cranium  
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temporal bones   cranial: 2 form sides/ base of cranium  
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external auditory meatus   cranial: opening of external auditory canal of outer ear. Canal located w/in temporal bone on ea side of skull  
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meatus   external opening of a canal  
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sphenoid bone   cranial: irregular, wedge-shaped bone at base of skull. helps form base of skull & makes contact w/ all other cranial bones.  
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ethmoid bone   cranial: light, spongy bone located at roof & sides of nose. Separates nasal cavity from brain & is portion of orbits  
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orbit   bony socket that surrounds & protects each eyeball  
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auditory ossicles   3 tiny bones located in ea middle ear: malleus, incus, stapes.  
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bones of the face   14. Some contain air-filled cavities known as sinuses.  
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sinuses   lighten weight of skull  
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nasal bones   face: 2 form upper part of bridge of nose  
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zygomatic bones   face: cheekbones, articulate w/ front bone  
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maxillary bones   face: aka maxillae, form most of upper jaw  
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palatine bones   face: form the anterior part of hard palate of mouth & floor of nose  
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lacrimal bones   face: part of orbit @ inner angle  
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inferior conchae   face: thin, scroll-like bones that form part of interior of nose  
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vomer bone   face: forms base for nasal septum  
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nasal septum   cartilage wall that divides the 2 nasal cavities  
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mandible   face: jawbone, only movable bone of skull. Attached @ TMJ  
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TMJ   temporomandibular joint, where mandible attaches to skull  
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thoracic cavity   aka rib cage. Bony structure that protects heart & lungs. Ribs, sternum, upper portion of spinal column - neck to diaphragm  
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ribs   12 pairs, aka costals, attached posteriorly to thoracic vertebra  
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true ribs   1st 7 pair of ribs, attaching anteriorly to sternum  
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false ribs   3 pairs of ribs after true ribs. Attach anteriorly to cartilage that connects them to sternum  
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floating ribs   last 2 pairs of ribs, after false ribs. Only attached posteriorly to vertebrae & not attached anteriorly  
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sternum   aka breast bone. Flat, dagger-shaped bone in middle of chest.  
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manubrium   bony structure that forms the upper portion of the sternum  
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bony of the sternum   aka gladiolus, bony structure that forms the middle portion of the sternum  
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xiphoid process   structure made of cartilage that forms the lower portion of the sternum. Greek: straight sword  
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pectoral girdle   aka shoulder girdle, shoulders, which supports arms & hands.  
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clavicle   shoulder girdle: aka collar bone, slender bone that connects the manubrium of sternum to scapula  
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scapula   shoulder girdle: aka shoulder blade  
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acromion   shoulder girdle: extension of scapula that forms the high point of shoulder.  
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humerous   arms: bone of upper arm  
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radius   arms: smaller & shorter bone in forearm on thumb side  
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ulna   arms: larger & longer bone of forearm, proximal end articulates with distal end of humerous to form elbow joint  
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olecranon process   aka funny bone, large projection on upper end of ulna, forms point of elbow & exposes a nerve that tingles when struck  
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bones of wrist   8 carpals, form bony carpal tunnel passage  
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carpal tunnel   in wrist, median nerve & tendons of fingers pass through this tunnel  
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metacarpals   5 bones in palm of hand  
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phalanges   14 bones of fingers - singular phalanx (same w/ toes)  
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3 bones in each finger   distal, middle, proximal (same w/ toes)  
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2 bones in thumb   distal & proximal (same w/ toes)  
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spinal column   aka vertebral column, protects spinal cord & supports head/ body, 26 vertebrae.  
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vertebral   pertaining to the spinal column  
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structures of vertebra   body, lamina, foramen  
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body of vertebra   anterior portion that is solid to provide strength  
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lamina   posterior portion, transverse & spinous processes extend from this area & are attachments for muscles/ tendons  
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vertebral foramen   opening in middle of vertebra, allows spinal cord to pass through & protect spinal cord.  
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intervertebral disks   made of cartilage, separate & cushion the vertebrae from each other, shock absorbers & allow spinal column movement.  
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cervical vertebrae   1st 7 set of vertebrae forming neck. C1-C7  
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cervical   pertaining to the neck  
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thoracic vertebrae   2nd set of 12 vertebrae after cervical, form outward curve of spine, each has pair of ribs attached, T1-T12  
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thoracic   pertaining to the thoracic cavity  
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lumbar vertebrae   3rd set of 5 vertebrae that form inward curve of lower spine, largest & strongest & bear most of body's weight, L1-L5  
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lumbar   pertaining to the part of the back & sides btw ribs & pelvis  
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sacrum   next-to-last vertebrae, slightly curved, triangular-shaped bone near base of spine that forms lower portion of back.  
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sacrum @ birth   5 separate bones that fuse together in childhood to form 1  
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coccyx   aka tailbone, last vertebrae, forms end of spine & made up of 4 sm vertebrae fused together. Coccyx: Greek, cuckoo (shape of beak)  
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pelvis   aka bony pelvis, protects internal organs & supports lower extremities. Includes pelvic girdle, sacrum, & coccyx  
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pelvic girdle   cup-shaped ring of bone @ lower end of trunk consisting of ilium, ischium, & pubis.  
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ilium   broad, blade-shaped bone that forms back & sides of pubic bone  
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sacroiliac   slightly movable articulation btw sacrum & posterior portion of ilium  
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ischium   forms lower posterior portion of pubic bone, bears weight of body when sitting  
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pubis   forms anterior portion of pubic bone, located just below urinary bladder  
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pubic bones @ birth   ilium, ischium, & pubis are separate, but fuse in childhood to form LT & RT pubic bones held together by pubic symphysis.  
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symphysis   place where 2 bones are closely joined  
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pubic symphysis   cartilaginous joint that unites LT & RT pubic bones. Allows slight movement btw bones.  
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acetabulum   aka hip socket, LG circular cavity in ea side of pelvis that articulates w/ head of femur to form hip joint  
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femurs   leg: largest bone in body, thigh bones, head articulates w/ acetabulum, neck is narrow area below head  
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femoral   pertaining to the femur  
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knees   leg: patella, popliteal, cruciate ligaments  
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patella   aka kneecap, bony anterior portion of knee  
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popliteal   posterior space behind knee where ligaments, vessels, & muscles for this joint are located  
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cruciate ligaments   make knee movements possible, anterior & posterior cruciate ligaments shaped like a cross  
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lower leg   tibia & fibula  
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tibia   aka shinbone, larger anterior weight-bearing bone of lower leg  
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fibula   smaller of the 2 bones of lower leg  
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ankles   joints that connect lower leg to foot & make movement possible.  
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tarsals   7, similar to bones of wrist but much stronger & larger  
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malleolus   rounded bony projection on tibia & fibula on each side of ankle joint  
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talus   ankle bone that articulates w/ tibia & fibula  
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calcaneous   aka heel bone, largest of tarsal bones  
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metatarsals   5 that form part of foot to which toes are attached  
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chiropractor   DC, Doctor of Chiropractic, specializes in manipulative treatment of disorders originating from misalignment of spine  
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manipulative treatment   manually adjusting positions of the bones  
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orthopedic surgeon   DO, Doctor of Osteopathy, uses traditional med treatments in addition to spinal manipulation. aka osteropathy  
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osteopathy   DO, Doctor of Osteopathy OR any bone disease  
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podiatrist   DP, Doctor of Podiatry, specializes in diagnosing & treating disorders of foot (aka DPM)  
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rheumatologist   physician who specializes in diagnosis & treatment of arthritis & disorders such as osteoporsis, fibromyalgia, & tendinitis  
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ankylosis   loss or absence of mobility in a joint due to disease, injury, or a surgical procedure.  
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mobility   being capable of movement  
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adhesive capsulitis   aka frozen shoulder, painful ankylosis of the shoulder, caused by adhesions making joint thicker & tighter  
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arthrosclerosis   stiffness of the joints, especially in the elderly  
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Baker's cyst   aka popliteal cyst, fluid-filled sac behind knee. Usually from condition triggering production of excess synovial fluid.  
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bursitis   inflammation of the bursa  
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chondromalacia   abnormal softening of cartilage  
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costochondritis   inflammation of cartilage that connects rib to sternum  
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hallux valgus   aka bunion, abnormal enlargement of the joint at base of great toe  
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hemarthrosis   blood w/in a joint, frequently due to joint injury, can happen taking blood thinners or clotting issues  
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polymyalgia   inflammatory disorder of muscles & joints characterized by pain & stiffness in neck, shoulders, upper arms, hips, thighs.  
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rheumatica   Latin word for rheumatism, which is obsolete term for arthritis  
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sprain   occurs when ligament that connects bones to a joint is wrenched or torn  
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synovitis   inflammation of synovial membrane that results in swelling & pain of affected joint  
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dislocation   aka luxation, total displacement of a bone from its joint  
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subluxation   partial displacement of bone from its joint  
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arthritis   inflammatory condition of one or more joints, more than 100 types  
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osteoarthritis   aka wear-and-tear arthritis, commonly associated w/ aging, characterized by hypertrophy of bone & formation of osteophytes  
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degenerative joint disease   oseoarthritis - wearing away of articular cartilage  
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degenerative   breaking down or impairment of body parts  
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osteophytes   bone spurs, associated with osteoarthritis  
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spondylosis   aka spinal osteoarthritis, degenerative disorder causing loss of normal spinal structure & function  
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gout   aka gouty arthritis, deposits of uric acid crystals in joints, usually starting w/ big toe. Red, warm, excruciatingly sensitive  
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rheumatoid arthritis   aka RA, chronic autoimmune disorder where joints & some organs of other body systems attacked.  
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ankylosing spondylitis   form of rheumatoid arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of joints btw vertebrae. aka spondyloarthropathies  
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juvenile rheumatiod arthritis   JRA, autoimmune disorder 16 yr & under, stiffness, pain, joint swelling, skin rash, fever, slowed growth, fatigue. most outgrow  
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herniated disk   aka slipped/ ruptured, the breaking apart of an intervertebral disk that results in pressure on spinal nerve roots  
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lumbago   aka low back pain, pain of lumbar region of spine  
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spondylolisthesis   forward slipping movement of the body of one of the lower lumbar vertebrae on the vertebra or sacrum below it  
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-listhesis   slipping  
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spina bifida   congenital defect that occurs in early pregnancy when spinal canal fails to close completely around spinal cord to protect it  
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spina   pertaining to the spine  
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bifida   split  
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kyphosis   aka humpback or dowager's hump, abnormal increase in outward curvature of thoracic spine as viewed from side  
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lordosis   aka swayback, abnormal increase in forward curvature of lumbar spine  
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scoliosis   abnormal lateral (sideways) curvature of spine  
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avascular necrosis   aka osteonecrosis, bone tissue death from insufficient blood flow. most common in hip joint  
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craniostenosis   malformation of skull due to premature closure of cranial sutures  
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osteitis   or ostitis, an inflammation of bone  
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osteomalacia   aka adult rickets, abnormal softening of bones in adults. Deficiency of vit D, calcium, &/or phosphate.  
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osteomyelitis   inflammation of the bone marrow & adjacent bone. caused by a bacterial infections often originating elsewhere  
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Paget's disease   chronic bone disease of unknown cause. Abnormal breakdown of bone, usually in pelvis, skull, spine, legs.  
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periostitis   inflammation of the periosteum. Associated w/ shin splints.  
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rickets   deficiency disease occurring in children. Defective bone growth resulting from lack of vitamin D.  
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short stature   formerly dwarfism, failure of bones of limbs to grow to appropriate length. 200 kinds, no more than 4'10"  
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talipes   aka clubfoot, any congenital deformity of the foot involving the talus (ankle bones)  
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primary bone cancer   relatively rare malignant tumor that originates in bone.  
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malignant   becoming progressively worse & life-threatening  
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Ewing's sarcoma   tumor that occurs in bones of upper arms, legs, pelvis, or rib. Peak age 10-20 yr  
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secondary bone cancer   tumors that have metastasized (spread) to bones from other organs.  
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metastasized   spread  
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myeloma   type of cancer that occurs in blood-making cells found in red bone marrow. Causes pathologic fractures, usually fatal  
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osteochrondroma   benign bony projection covered w/ cartilage, tumor known as an exostosis  
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benign   something not life-threatening & does not recur  
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osteoporosis   marked loss of bone density & increase in bone porosity, associated w/ aging.  
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osteopenia   thinner-than-avg bone density. Doesn't have osteoporosis yet, but showing signs. Risk: aging, smoking, drinking, no calcium  
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osteoporosis-related fractures   compression, Colles', hip  
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compression fracture   aka vertebral crush fracture, occurs when bone is pressed together (compressed) on self. can develop dowager's hump  
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Colles' fracture   aka fractured wrist, occurs at lower end of radius when person tries to stop a fall  
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osteoporotic hip fracture   aka broken hip, caused by weakening of bones due to osteoporosis & spontaneous or from fall.  
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osteoporotic   pertaining to or caused by the porous condition of bones  
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fracture   aka broken bone  
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closed fracture   aka simple fracture, complete fracture, bone is broken but no open wound in the skin  
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open fracture   aka compound fracture, one in which bone is broken & there is open wound in the skin  
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comminuted fracture   bone is splintered or crushed.  
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comminuted   crushed into small pieces  
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greenstick fracture   aka incomplete fracture, bone is bent and only partially broken, primarily in children  
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oblique fracture   occurs at an angle across the bone  
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pathologic fracture   occurs when weakened bone breaks under normal strain. Weakened from disease or osteoporosis.  
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spiral fracture   bone has been twisted apart, severe twisting motion seen in sports  
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stress fracture   overuse injury, small crack in bone developing from chronic, excessive impact  
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transverse fracture   straight across bone  
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fat embolus   can form when long bone is fractured & fat cells from yellow marrow are released into blood  
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embolus   any foreign matter circulating in the blood that can become lodged & block the blood vessel  
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crepitation   aka crepitus, grating sound heard when ends of broken bone move together. Popping/ clicking of joints.  
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callus   formed as bone heals, bulging deposit around area of break. This tissue eventually becomes bone. OR thickening of skin  
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radiograph   aka x-ray, use of x-radiation to visualize bone fractures & other abnormalities  
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arthroscopy   visual examination of internal structure of joint using arthroscope  
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bone marrow biopsy   diagnostic test that may be necessary after abnormal types or #'s of red/ white blood cells found in blood test  
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bone marrow aspiration   use of syringe to withdraw tissue from red bone marrow.  
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magnetic resonance imaging   MRI, used to image soft tissue  
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bone density testing   BDT, used to determine losses or changes in bone density. used to diagnose conditions like osteoporosis.  
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ultrasonic bone density testing   screening test for osteoporosis. Sound waves used to take measurements of calcaneus bone  
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dual x-ray absorptionmetry   DXA, low-exposure radiographic measurement of spine & hips to measure bone density - more accurate than ultrasonic  
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bone marrow transplant   BMT, used to treat certain types of cancers which affect bone marrow. 2 types: allogenic & autologous  
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allogenic bone marrow transplant   uses healthy bone marrow cells from compatible donor.  
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allogenic   originating within another  
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autologous bone marrow transplant   patient receives his or her own bone marrow cells that have been harvested, cleansed, treated, & stored before remaining destroyed  
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autologous   originating within an individual  
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orthotic   mechanical appliance, like shoe insert, leg brace, splint that is specially designed to control or correct  
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prosthesis   substitute for diseased or missing body part - like an amputated leg  
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arthrodesis   aka surgical ankylosis, surgical fusion of 2 bones to stiffen a joint.  
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arthrolysis   surgical loosening of an ankylosed joint  
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-desis   to bind  
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-lysis   loosening or setting free  
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arthroscopic surgery   minimally invasive procedure for treatment of interior of a joint  
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chondroplasty   surgical repair of damaged cartilage  
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synovectomy   surgical removal of synovial membrane from a joint. ex to repair joint damage  
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arthroplasty   surgical repair of a damaged joint, but has also come to mean the surgical placement of an artificial joint  
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implant   replacement part, prothesis  
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total knee replacement   TKR, aka total knee arthroplasty - all parts of knee replaced  
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partial knee replacement   PKR, only part of knee replaced  
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total hip replacement   THR, aka total hip arthroplasty - restores damaged hip to full function, femur head replaced w/ metal ball  
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hip resurfacing   alternative to removing head of femur - metal cap over head of femur for smoothness in acetabulum  
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revision surgery   replacement of worn or failed implant  
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percutaneous diskectomy   performed to treat herniated intervertebral disk. Thin tube through skin of back suctions out ruptured disk/ or vaporizes  
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percutaneous   performed through the skin  
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percutaneous vertebroplasty   performed to treat osteoporosis-related compression fractures. Minimally invasive -bone cement injected to stabilize  
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laminectomy   surgical removal of lamina or posterior portion of vertebra  
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spinal fusion   technique to immobilize part of spine by joining together 2 or more vertebrae  
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fusion   to joint together  
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craniectomy   surgical removal of a portion of the skull. Performed to treat craniostenosis or relieve intracranial pressure from brain swell  
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intracranial pressure   amount of pressure inside skull  
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craniotomy   surgical incision or opening into skull, to gain access to brain or relieve pressure  
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craniplasty   surgical repair of the skull  
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osteoclasis   surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity  
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-clasis   to break  
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ostectomy   surgical removal of bone  
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osteorrhaphy   surgical suturing, or wiring together, of bones  
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osteotomy   surgical cutting of a bone  
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periosteotomy   incision through the periosteum to bone  
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closed reduction   aka manipulation, attempted realignment of bone involved in fracture or joint dislocation.  
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open reduction   when closed not practical, surgical procedure to realign bone parts  
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immobilization   aka stabilization, act of holding, suturing, or fastening bone in a fixed position w/ strapping or cast  
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traction   pulling force exerted on a limb in a distal direction to return bone/ joint to alignment  
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external fixation   fracture treatment procedure in which pins are placed through soft tissues & bone so an external appliance can hold together  
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internal fixation   aka open reduction internal fixation (ORIF), plate or pins placed directly into bone to hold broken pieces together. Not removed  
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BDT   bone density testing  
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CR   closed reduction  
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Fx   fracture  
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OA   Osteoarthritis  
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OP   osteoporosis  
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PKR   partial knee replacement  
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PMR   polymyalgia rheumatica  
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RA   rheumatoid arthritis  
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THA   total hip arthroplasty  
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TKA   total knee arthroplasty  
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To hide a column, click on the column name.
 
To hide the entire table, click on the "Hide All" button.
 
You may also shuffle the rows of the table by clicking on the "Shuffle" button.
 
Or sort by any of the columns using the down arrow next to any column heading.
If you know all the data on any row, you can temporarily remove it by tapping the trash can to the right of the row.

 
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