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Chp 5

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acetabulum   cup shaped depression in the hip bone into which the top of the femur fits  
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acromion   part of the scapula that connects to the clavicle  
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atlas   first cervical vertebrae  
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axis   second cervical vertebrae  
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bone   hard connective tissue that forms the skeleton of the body  
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bursa   sac lined with a synovial membrane that fills the spaces between tendons and joints  
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calcaneus   heel bone  
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calcium   mineral important in the formation of bone  
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cardiac muscle   striated involuntary muscle of the heart  
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carpus, carpal bone   wrist, wrist bone  
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cartilage   flexible connective tissue found in joints, fetal skeleton, and the lining of various parts of the body  
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cartilaginous disk   thick, circular mass of cartilage between the vertebrae of the spinal column  
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cervical vertebrae   seven vertebrae of the spinal column located in the neck  
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clavicle   curved bone of the shoulder that joins to the scapula; collar bone  
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coccyx   small hone consisting of four fused vertebrae at the end of the spinal column; tailbone  
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condyle   rounded surface at the end of a bone  
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crest   bony ridge  
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endosteum   lining of the medullary cavity  
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fascia   sheet of fibrous tissue that encloses muscles  
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femur   long bone of the thigh  
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fibula   smallest long bone of the lower leg  
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fissure   deep furrow or slit  
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fossa   depression, as in a bone  
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heel   back, rounded portion of the foot  
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humerus   long bone of the arm connecting to the scapula on top and the radius and ulna at the bottom  
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ilium   wide portion of the hip bone  
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joint   place of joining between two or more bones  
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ligament   sheet of fibrous tissue connecting and supporting bones; attaches bone to bone  
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mandible   u-shaped bone of the lower jaw  
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marrow   connective tissue filling the medullary cavity, often rich in nutrients  
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maxillary bone   bone of the upper jaw  
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metacarpal   one of five bones of the hand between the wrist and the fingers  
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netaphysis   section of a long bone between the epiphysis and diaphysis  
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metatarsal bones   bones of the foot between the instep (arch) and the toes  
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muscle   contractile tissue that plays a major role in body movement  
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musculoskeletal system   system of the body including the muscles and skeleton  
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nasal bone   bones that form the bridge of the nose  
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nasal cavity   cavity on either side of the nasal septum  
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osteoblast   cell that forms bone  
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osteoclast   large cell that reabsorbs and removes osseous tissue  
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osteocyte   bone cell  
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patella   large, sesamoid bone that forms the kneecap  
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pelvis   cup-shaped ring of bone and ligaments at the base of the trunk  
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phalanges   long bones of the fingers and toes  
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pubes   anteroinferior portion of the hip bone  
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radius   shorter bone of the forearm  
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sacrum   next to last spinal vertebra made up of five fused bones; vertebrae that forms the shoulder blade  
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scapula   large flat bone that forms the shoulder blade  
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sesamoid bone   bone formed in a tendon over a joint  
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sternum   long flat bone that forms the midline of the anterior of the thorax  
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suture   joining of two bone parts with a fibrous membrane  
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synovial fluid   fluid that serves to lubricate joints  
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tendon   fibrous band that connects muscle to bone or other structure  
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thoracic vertebrae   twelve vertebrae of the chest area  
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thorax   part of the trunk between the neck and the abdomen; chest  
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tibia   larger of the two lower leg bones  
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tubercle   slight bone elevation to which a ligament or muscle may be attached  
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ulna   larger bone of the forearm  
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vertebra   one of the bony segments of the spinal column  
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vitamin D   Vitamin important to the formation of bone  
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vomer   flat bone forming the nasal septum  
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zygomatic   bone that forms the cheek  
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acetabul(o)   acetabulum  
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acromi(o)   end point of the scapula  
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ankyl(o)   bent, crooked  
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arthr(o)   joint  
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brachi(o)   arm  
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burs(o)   bursa  
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calcane(o)   heel  
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calci(o)   calcium  
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carp(o)   wrist  
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cephal(o)   head  
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cervic(o)   neck  
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chondr(o)   cartilage  
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condyl(o)   knob, knuckle  
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cost(o)   rib  
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crani(o)   skull  
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dactyl(o)   fingers, toes  
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fasci(o)   fascia  
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femor(o)   femur  
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fibr(o)   fiber  
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humer(o)   humerus  
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ili(o)   ilium  
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ischi(o)   ischium  
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kyph(o)   hump; bent  
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lamin(o)   lamina  
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leiomy(o)   smooth muscle  
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lumb(o)   lumbar  
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maxill(o)   upper jaw  
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metacarp(o)   metacarpal  
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my(o)   muscle  
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myel(o)   spinal cord; bone marrow  
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oste(o)   bone  
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patell(o)   knee  
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ped(i), ped(o)   foot  
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pelv(i)   pelvis  
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phalang(o)   finger or toe bone  
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pod(o)   food  
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pub(o)   pubis  
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rachi(o)   spine  
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radi(o)   forearm bone  
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rhabd(o)   rod-shaped  
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rhabdomy(o)   striated muscle  
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scapul(o)   scapula  
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scoli(o)   curved  
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spondyl(o)   vertebrae  
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stern(o)   sternum  
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synov(o)   synovial membrane  
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tars(o)   tarsus  
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ten(o), tend(o), tendin(o)   tendon  
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thorac(o)   thorax  
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tibi(o)   tibia  
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uln(o)   ulna  
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vertebr(o)   vertebra  
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B   bilateral  
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CTS   Carpal tunnel syndrome  
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DJD   degenerative joint disease  
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DTR   deep tendon reflex  
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Fx   fracture  
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L1, L2, etc   first lumbar vertebra, second lumbar vertebrae, etc  
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NSAID   nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drug  
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OA   osteoarthritis  
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RA   rheumatoid arthritis  
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ROM   Range of motion  
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TMJ   Temporomandibular joint  
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arthroscopy   examination with an instrument that explores the interior of a joint  
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chiropractor   health care professional who works to align the spinal column so as to treat certain ailments  
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goniometer   instrument that measures angles or range of motion in a joint  
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orthopedist   physician who examines, diagnoses, and treats disorders of the musculoskeletal system  
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osteopath   physician who combines manipulative treatment with conventional therapeutic measures  
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podiatrist   medical specialist who examines, diagnoses, and treats disorders of the foot  
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rheumatologist   physician who examines, diagnoses, and treats disorders of the joints and musculoskeletal system  
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uric acid test   test for acid content in urine; elevated levels may indicate gout  
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arthralgia   severe joint pain  
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arthritis   any of various conditions involving joint inflammation  
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bony necrosis   death of portions of bone  
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bunion   an inflamed bursa at the foot joint, between the big toe and the first metatarsal bone  
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bursitis   inflammation of a bursa  
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calcar   spur  
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carpal tunnel syndrome   pain and paresthesia in the hand due to repetitive motion injury of the median nerve  
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comminuted fracture   fracture with shattered bones  
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crepitation, crepitus   noise made by rubbing together of bones  
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degenerative arthritis   arthritis with erosion of the cartilage  
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exostosis   abnormal bone growth capped with cartilage  
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flaccid   without tone; relaxed  
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fracture   a break, especially in a bone  
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gout   inflammation of the joints; usually caused by uric acid crystals  
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greenstick fracture   fracture with twisting or bending of the bone but no breaking; usually occurs in children  
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hairline fracture   fracture with no bone separation or fragmentation  
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hypotonia   abnormally reduced muscle tension  
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leiomyosarcoma   malignant tumor of smooth muscle  
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muscular dystrophy   progressive degenerative disorder affecting the musculoskeletal system and, later, other organs  
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myalgia   muscle pain  
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myeloma   bone marrow tumor  
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myoma   benign muscle tumor  
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osteoarthritis   arthritis with loss of cartilage  
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osteodynia   bone pain  
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osteomyelitis   inflammation of the bone marrow and surrounding bone  
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osteoporosis   degenerative thinning of bone  
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rickets   disease of the skeletal system, usually caused by vit D deficiency  
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rigor   stiffening  
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spasm   sudden, involuntary muscle contraction  
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spinal bifida   congenital defect with deformity of the spinal column  
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spur   bony projection growing out of a bone, calcar  
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subluxation   partial dislocation, as between joint surfaces  
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talipes varus   foot deformity characterized by inversion of the foot  
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amputation   cutting off of a limb or part of a limb  
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arthroplasty   surgical replacement or repair of a joint  
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bunionectomy   removal of a bunion  
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bursectomy   removal of a bursa  
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osteotomy   cutting of bone  
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spondylosyndesis   fusion of two or more spinal column  
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tenotomy   surgical cutting of a tendon  
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analgesic   agent that relieves pain  
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anti-inflammatory (corticosteriod)   agent that reduces inflammation  
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muscle relaxant   agent that relieves muscle stiffness  
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narcotic   agent that relieves pain by affecting the body in ways that are similar to opium  
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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)   agent that reduces inflammation without the use of steroids  
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