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Musculoskeletal System Ch3 Terminology

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Hematopoiesis   formation of blood  
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Ligaments   Fibrous bands of tissue that attach bone to bone  
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Tendons   Bands of tissue that attach muscle to bone  
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Fascia   Tough fibrous covering of the muscles  
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Cartilage   Covers the ends of many bones and serves a protective function  
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Rheumatology   Disorders of connective tissue  
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Axial Skeleton   Skull, rib cage and spine  
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Appendicular Skeleton   Shoulder bones, collar bones, pelvic bones, legs and arms  
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Shapes: Long bones   Humerus (upper arm), femur (thigh bone)  
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Shapes: Short bones   Carpal (wrist bone), tarsal (ankle bone)  
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Shapes: Flat bones   Sternum (breastbone), scapula (shoulder blade)  
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Shapes: Irregular bones   Vertebra (back bone), stapes (bone of the middle ear)  
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Shapes: Sesamoid bones   Patella (knee cap)  
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Osteocytes   Mature bone cells  
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Matrix   Material between the cells  
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Osteoblasts   Build bone  
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Osteoclasts   Break down bone cells to transform them as needed  
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Compact bone   Hard bone  
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Cancellous   Spongy bone  
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Medullary cavity   Bone marrow (myel/o)  
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Long bones: Diaphysis   Long shaft of bone  
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Long bones: Epiphysis   End of bone  
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Long bones: Epiphyseal   Bone growth area  
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Long bones: Metaphysis   Epiphysis and epiphyseal plates together  
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Bone Depressions: Fissure   (fissur/o) fairly deep cleft or groove  
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Bone Depressions: Foramen   (pl. foramina) (foramin/o) an opening or hole  
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Bone Depressions: Fossa   (pl. fossae) (foss/o) a hollow or depression, especially on the surface of the end of a bone  
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Bone Depressions: Sinus   (pl. sinuses) (sinus/o, sin/o) cavity or channel lined with a membrane  
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Bone Depressions: Sulcus   (pl. sulci) (sulc/o) groove or depression in an anatomic structure, not as deep as a fissure  
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Bone Processes: Condyle   (condyl/o) rounded projection at the end of a bone that anchors ligaments and articulates with adjacent bones  
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Bone Processes: Crest   Narrow elongated elevation  
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Bone Processes: Epicondyle   (epicondyl/o) projection on the surface of the bone above the condyle  
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Bone Processes: Head   rounded, usually proximal portion of some long bones  
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Bone Processes: Spine   (spin/o) thornlike projection  
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Bone Processes: Trochanter   (trochanter/o) one or two bony projections on the proximal ends of the femurs that serve as points of attachment for muscles  
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Bone Processes: Tubercle   (tubercul/o) nodule or small raised area  
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Bone Processes: Tuberosity   elevation or protuberance larger than a tubercle  
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Cranium (crani/o) made up of...   Frontal bone Parietal bone Occipital bone Temporal bone Ethmoid bone Sphenoid bone  
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Facial bones (skull) made up of...   Zygoma (zygom/o, zygomat/o) cheekbone Lacrimal bones (lacrim/o) corner of eye; cradle tear ducts Maxilla (maxill/o) upper jaw bone Mandible (mandibul/o) lower jaw bone Vomer (vomer/o) Palatine bones (palat/o) Inferior nasal conchae  
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How many pairs of ribs (cost/o)   12  
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True ribs...   1st seven pairs attached directly to the breastbone (sternum) in the front of the body  
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False ribs...   next five pairs  
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Floating ribs...   not attached in the front  
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Rib cage: Sternum   (stern/o) AKA: breastbone Xiphoid process: inferior point  
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______ bones = vertebra   26  
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Vertebrae made up of...   Spinous process (spin/o) Laminar (lamin/o) process Vertebral body Transverse process  
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Sections of spine...   Cervical (cervic/o) C1-C7 neck bones Thoracic (thorac/o) T1-T12 upper back Lumbar (lumb/o) L1-L5 lower back Sacral (sacr/o) 5 bones fused Coccygeal (coccyg/o) tailbone  
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Upper Appendicular Bones: Scapula   (scapul/o) Acromion process Forms highest point on the shoulder  
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Upper Appendicular Bones: Clavicle   (clavicul/o, cleid/o) Collarbone  
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Upper Appendicular Bones: Humerus   humer/o  
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Upper Appendicular Bones: Radius & ulna   (radi/o, uln/o) Olecranon (olecran/o) elbow  
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Upper Appendicular Bones: Carpals   (carp/o) 8 wrist bones  
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Upper Appendicular Bones: Metacarpals   metacarp/o  
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Upper Appendicular Bones: Phalanges   phalang/o  
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Lower Appendicular Skeleton: Pelvis   (pelv/i, pelv/o) Ilium (ili/o) superior and widest bone of pelvis Ischium (ischi/o) lower portion of pelvic bone Pubis (pub/o) lower anterior part of pelvic bone  
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Lower Appendicular Skeleton: Leg   Femur (femor/o): thigh bone Patella (patell/o,a): knee cap Tibia (tibi/o): shin bone Fibula (fibul/o, perone/o) malleolus: process on distal ends of tibia and fibula  
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Lower Appendicular Skeleton: Foot   Tarsal (tars/o) Metatarsal (metatars/o) calcaneous: heel bone Phalan  
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ROM   Range of Motion  
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ROM Synarthoses   Immovable joint  
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ROM Amphiarthroses   Slightly movable joint  
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ROM Diarthroses (synovial)   Free movement -ball and socket joint (hip) -hinge joint (knee) Bursa (sacs of fluid) Meniscus (crescent shaped cartilage in the knee joint-cushion joint)  
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Muscles   (my/o, myos/o, muscul/o): tissue composed of cells with ability to contract and relax  
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Skeletal muscles   striated and allows the skeleton to move voluntarily  
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Smooth muscles   responsible for involuntary movement of the organs  
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Heart muscles   pumps blood to the circulatory system  
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Tendons   (tend/o, tendin/o, ten/o) Attach muscles to bones  
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Origin   attachment nearest to the trunk  
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Insertion   attachment farthest from trunk  
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Action   function of the muscle  
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Extension   process of stretching out; increasing the angle of a joint  
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Flexion   process of decreasing the angle of a joint  
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Adduction   process of carrying toward the midline (ADD=toward)  
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Abduction   carrying away from the midline  
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Supination   turning the palm or MEDIAL side of foot UPWARD  
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Pronation   turning the palm or LATERAL side of foot DOWNWARD  
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Dorsiflexion   upward  
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Plantar flexion   downward (ballet movement)  
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Eversion   process of turning OUT  
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Inversion   process of turning in  
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Protraction   moving leg foward  
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Retraction   moving leg backward  
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Rotation   process of a bone turning on its axis (like a wheel)  
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Circumduction   process of carrying around; the circular movement of the distal end of a limb around its point of attachment  
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Combining Form: Phosphorus   phosph/o  
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Combining Form: Calcium   calc/o  
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Combining Form: Antrum   antr/o  
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Combining Form: Nose   nas/o; rhin/o  
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Combining Form: Sinus   sin/o; sinus/o  
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Combining Form: Chest   pector/o  
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Prefix: Meta-   change, beyond  
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Prefix: Peri   surrounding (periosteum)  
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Congenital Conditions: Achondroplasia   disorder of the development of cartilage at the epiphyses of the long bones and skull resulting in dwarfism  
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Congenital Conditions: (key term) Muscular dystrophy   group of disorders characterized as an inherited progressive atrophy of skeletal muscle without neural involvement  
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Congenital Conditions: Polydactyl   many digits  
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Congenital Conditions: Syndactyl   joining of digits (web like)  
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Congenital Conditions: Spina bifida occulta   malformation of spinal canal  
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Congenital Conditions: Talipes   clubfoot  
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Congenital Conditions: Torticollis   wryneck  
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Bone Disease: Osteodynia   bone pain  
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Bone Disease: Osteitis deformans   Paget's Disease  
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Bone Disease: (key term) Osteomalacia   softening of the bone Rickets  
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Bone Disease: (key term) Osteomyelitis   inflammation of bone and bone marrow  
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Bone Disease: (key term) Osteoporosis   loss of bone mass, which results in the bones being fragile and at risk of fracture Osteopenia  
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Chondromalacia   softening of cartilage  
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Costochondritis   inflammation of the cartilage of the ribs  
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Joint Disease: Bursitis   inflammation of the Bursa (sac of fluid that cushion a joint)  
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Arthrosis   An arthrosis is a joint, an area where two bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts. An arthrosis (joint) is usually formed of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage  
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Baker cyst   also known as a popliteal cyst, is a benign swelling of the semimembranous or more rarely some other synovial bursa found behind the knee joint  
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Crepitus   characterized by a peculiar crackling, crinkly, or grating feeling or sound under the skin, around the lungs, or in the joints.  
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Osteophytosis   the occurrence of osteophytes. Can occur because of degenerative disease.  
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Tendinitis   inflammation, swelling, and irritation of a tendon. Tendonitis is a painful condition that is felt most at the tendon insertion site  
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Joint Disease: Bunion   fairly common, painful enlargement and inflammation of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (big toe)  
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Joint Disease: (key term) Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)   compression injury of the mediannerve surgery=CTR (carpal tunnel release)  
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Joint Disease: Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ)   gnathalgia  
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Joint Disease: (key term) Osteoarthritis (OA)   degenerative joint disease (DJD)  
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Rheumatiod arthritis (RA) (key term)   inflammatory joint disease believed to be autoimmune in nature  
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Dorsalgia   back pain (spinal disorder)  
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Lumbago (key term)   disease of the lumbar (spinal disorder)  
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Scoliosis (key term)   lateral "S" curve of spine  
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Lordosis   "swayback' exaggerated anterior curve of the lumbar vertebrae (lower back)  
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Kyphosis   "hunchback" extreme posterior curvature of the thoracic area of the spine  
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Spinal Disorders: Ankylosing spondylitis   chronic inflammatory disease of idiopathic origin, which causes a fusion of the spine  
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Spinal Disorders: (key term) Herniated intervertebral disk   protrusion of central part of the disk that lies between the vertebrae, resulting in compression of the nerve root and pain  
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Spinal Disorders: Spondylolisthesis   condition resulting from the partial forward dislocation of one vertebra over the one beneath it  
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Spinal Disorders: (key term) Spinal stenosis   abnormal condition of narrowing of the spinal canal with attendant pain, sometimes caused by osteoarthritis or spondylolithesis  
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Spinal Disorders: Spindylosis   stiffening of the vertebral joints  
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Spinal Disorders: Sciatica   inflammation of the sciatic nerve; pain, tenderness along course of nerve through thigh and leg; may result in atrophy of lower leg muscles  
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Muscle Disorders: Contracture   chronic fixation of a joint inflexion caused by atrophy and shortening of muscle fibers after a long period of disuse  
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Muscle Disorders: Fibromyalgia   disorder characterized by musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, muscle stiffness and spasms, and sleep distrubances  
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Muscle Disorders: Myasthenia gravis   usually severe condition characterized by fatigue and a progressive muscle weakness, especially of face and throat  
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Muscle Disorders: Plantar fasciitis   a painful inflammatory process of the plantar fascia  
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Muscle Disorders: Polymyositis   means 'many muscle inflammation'  
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Muscle Disorders: Postlaminectomy syndrome   after the removal of a piece of bone in the spine; group of symptoms occur together it's called syndrome  
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Muscle Disorders: Rhabdomyolysis   the breakdown of muscle fibers resulting in the release of muscle fiber contents (myoglobin) into the bloodstream  
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Trauma: Closed fracture   simple fracture does not rupture the skin  
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Trauma: Open fracture   compound fracture splits open the skin  
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Trauma: (key term) Pathologic fracture   any fracture occurring spontaneously as a result of disease  
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Trauma: Comminuted fracture   the bone is crushed and/or shattered into many pieces  
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Trauma: Compression fracture   the fractured area of bone collapses on itself  
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Trauma: Colles fracture   this break of the distal end of the radius at the epiphysis often occurs when the patient has attempted to break his fall  
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Trauma: Complicated fracture   the bone is broken and pierces an internal organ  
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Trauma: Impacted fracture   the bone is broken and the ends are driven into each other  
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Trauma: Hairline fracture   minor fracture appears as a thin line on x-ray may not extend completely through the bone  
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Trauma: Greenstick fracture   the bone is partially bent and partially broken; common in children because their bones are still soft  
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Trauma: Salter-Harris fracture   fracture of the epiphyseal plate in children  
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Trauma: (key term) Sprain   traumatic injury to ligaments of a joint, including tearing of a ligament  
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Trauma: (key term) Strain   overstretching of muscle or a tendon  
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Trauma: Dislocation   bone completely out of place  
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Trauma: (key term) Subluxation   bone partially out of the joint  
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Trauma: Compartment syndrome   -STAT surgical procedure -Result of swelling within the fascia -May lead to nerve and muscle damage  
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Benign Neoplasms: Exostosis   abnormal condition of bony growth  
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Benign Neoplasms: Osteoma   benign bone tumor, usually of compact bone  
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Benign Neoplasms: Chondroma   tumor of the cartilage, usually in children or adolescents  
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Benign Neoplasms: Leiomyoma   benign tumor of smooth muscle; most common is the uterus termed a fibroid  
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Benign Neoplasms: Rhabdomyoma   benign tumor of striated/voluntary skeletal muscle  
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Malignant Neoplasms: Osteosarcoma   -Ewing sarcoma -malignant tumor of the bone  
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Malignant Neoplasms: Chondrosarcoma   malignant tumor of the cartilage  
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Malignant Neoplasms: Leiomyosarcoma   malignant tumor of smooth muscle  
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Malignant Neoplasms: Rhabdomyosarcoma   highly malignant tumor of skeletal muscle  
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Imaging: Arthography   X-ray recording of a joint  
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Imaging: (key term) Arthoscopy   visual examination of a joint accomplished by use of an arthroscope  
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Imaging: Computed tomography (CT)   imaging technology that records transverse planes of the body for diagnostic purposes  
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Imaging: (key term) Electromyography   procedure that records the electrical activity of muscles  
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Imaging: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)   procedure that uses magnetic properties to record detailed information about internal structures  
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Imaging: Myelogram   X-ray of spinal canal done after injection of contract medium  
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Imaging: X-ray (radiograph)   imaging technique using electromagnetic radiation for recording internal structures  
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Setting fractures: Malunion   bone does not mend and realign correctly  
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Setting fractures: Nonunion   no healing takes place  
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Setting fractures: Sequestrum   dead tissue  
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Setting fractures: Debridement   removal of debris  
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Setting fractures: Internal fixation (ORIF)   incision made (use plates, screws,etc)  
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Setting fractures: External fixation (CRIF)   no incision made (devices external to the body that offer traction)  
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Setting fractures: Open reduction (ORIF)   involves the implementation of implants to guide the healing process of a bone, as well as the open reduction, or setting, of the bone itself  
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Setting fractures: Closed reduction (CRIF)   Reduction of a fractured bone by manipulation without incision into the skin  
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Therapeutic interventions: Amputation   AKA-above knee amputation BKA-below knee amputation  
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Therapeutic interventions: (key term) Prosthesis   artificial body part that is constructed to replace missing limbs, eyes, and other body parts  
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Therapeutic interventions: Bunionectomy   removal of a bunion  
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Therapeutic interventions: Osteoclasis   (clasis:intentional break) refracture of a bone, usually done if a bone has malunion  
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Therapeutic interventions: Osteoplasty   surgical repair of a bone  
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Therapeutic interventions: Traction   process of pulling a body part into correct alignment, as to correct a dislocation  
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Therapeutic interventions: Kyphoplasty   -minimally invasive surgical procedure -address pain of fractured vertebrae -balloon inflated in area of fracture -cement-like substance injected -pain relief immediate  
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Therapeutic interventions: Laminectomy   removal of the bony arches of one or more vertebrae to relive compression of the spinal cord  
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Therapeutic interventions: (key term) Arthrocentesis   surgical puncture of a joint to remove fluid  
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Therapeutic interventions: Arthrodesis   surgical binding or stabilization of a joint  
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Therapeutic interventions: (key term) Arthroplasty   surgical repair of a joint  
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Therapeutic interventions: Meniscectomy   removal of meniscus  
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Therapeutic interventions: THR   total hip replacement  
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Therapeutic interventions: TKR   total knee replacement  
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Pharmacology: Analgesics   reduce pain  
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Pharmacology: Antiinflammatories   reduce inflammation  
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Pharmacology: Antirheumatics   manage symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis  
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Pharmacology: Bisphosphonates   affect bone formation to treat diseases such as osteoporosis  
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Pharmacology: Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS)   slow progression of rheumatoid arthritis  
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Pharmacology: Muscle relaxants   relieve pain caused by muscle spasms by relaxing skeletal muscles  
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Prefix: Dia-   through;complete  
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Prefix: Endo-, End-   inner;within  
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Prefix: Epi-   above; on top  
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Prefix: Inter-   between  
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Prefix: Peri-   around;surrounding  
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Prefix: Syn-   together;with  
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Suffixes: -centesis   removal of fluid  
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Suffixes: -desis   binding  
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Suffixes: -graphy   process of recording  
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Suffixes: -listhesis   slipping  
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Suffixes: -malacia   softening  
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Suffixes: -physis   growth  
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Suffixes: -plasia   development;formation  
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Suffixes: -plasty   surgical repair  
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Suffixes: -trophy   development  
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Combining Form: arthr/o   joint  
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Combining Form: articul/o   joint  
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Combining Form: burs/o   bursa  
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Combining Form: chondr/o   cartilage  
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Combining Form: ligament/o   ligament  
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Combining Form: my/o   muscle  
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Combining Form: myel/o   bone marrow;spinal cord  
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Combining Form: oste/o   bone  
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Combining Form: spondyl/o   vertebra  
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Combining Form: tendin/o   tendon  
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Suffixes: -blast   embryonic  
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Suffixes: -clast   breaking down  
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Suffixes: -cyte   cell  
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Suffixes: -poiesis   formation  
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Suffixes: -osis   condition  
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Suffixes: -sthenia   condition of strength  
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gravis   severe  
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