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SB/Ortho-Misc.

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Ortho Term
Definition
digital ray   a digit of the hand or foot and the corresponding portion of metacarpus or metatarsus, considered as one unit.  
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matricectomy (matrix)   removal of the intracellular substance of a tissue.  
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geniculate fascia   fascia of the knee joint.  
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vastus lateralis   thigh muscle that extends the leg.  
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nubbin   a small nub.  
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piriformis   muscle in the pelvis.  
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calcar (femora)   the plate of strong tissue which strengthens the neck of the femur.  
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quadratus   any of several muscles taht are squared, four-sided.  
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haversian gland   a minute gland projecting from the surface of the synovial tissue into the joint space that secretes synovial fluid.  
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haversian canal   canals within bone that contain blood vessels and connective tissue.  
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fasciodesis   surgical attachment of a fascia to another fascia or tendon.  
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obex   a point on the surface of the medulla oblongata.  
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hemopneumopericardium   occurrence of blood and air in the pericardium.  
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acantha   the spinous process of the vertebra.  
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rachischisis   a congenital deformity of the spine.  
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ochronosis   pigmentation of the cartilage and other tissues of the body; can cause dark urine.  
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reticular formation   small thick clusters of neurons nestled within the brainstem.  
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stroma   supporting tissue of an organ.  
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squamocolumnar junction   the site of transition from stratified squamous epithelium to columnar epithelium.  
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apophysis   a marked prominence or process on any part of a bone.  
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torus fracture   a deformity in children consisting of a local bulging of the soft bone (usually in the radius or ulna).  
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tenaculum   a surgical instrument used mainly for taking up arteries.  
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sustentaculum   a structure that serves as a support to another.  
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syndesmosis (syndesmotic)   an articulation formed by means of ligaments.  
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orthosis   apparatus used to correct deformities.  
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skid   a supportive or protective structure.  
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olive   an oval prominence.  
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hydrocolloid   a substance that forms a gel with water.  
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alginate   a type of salt used in many swabs.  
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arthrodia (arthrodial)   a condition in which the articular surfaces are nearly flat, creating an irregular-shaped socket.  
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spica   a type of bandage with successive turns and crosses.  
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tenodesis   stabilizing a joint by anchoring the tendons.  
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profundus   situated at a deeper level in relation to a specific point.  
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dyscrasia (dyscrasic)   a disease or patholigic condition.  
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dentate   having toothlike projections in the margin.  
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detritus   the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up.  
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tectum (tectal)   any rooflike covering or structure.  
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bregma (bregmatic)   the point on the skull corresponding to the junction of the coronal and sagittal sutures.  
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trephine   a surgical instrument used to remove sections of bone from the skull.  
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sequestrim   a piece of dead bone that has become separated during the process of necrosis.  
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neuropraxia   a temporary nerve dysfunction.  
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iliotibial band   a fibrous reinforcement of the fascia lata; extends from the ilium to the tibia.  
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arcuate complex   refers to the arched part of the knee.  
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physis   refers to the epiphyseal part of a bone.  
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coarctate   pressed together.  
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rasp   to rub with something rough.  
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aponeurosis   sheet of fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.  
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epiphysiodesis   immature union of the epiphysis with the diaphysis resulting in cessation of growth.  
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decortication   removal of the outer covering of an organ or part.  
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annulus fibrosus   fibrous ring of the heart.  
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rongeur   an instrument for removing small rough portions of bone.  
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proximal   situated nearest to the point of attachment or origin.  
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fulguration   destruction of tissue by electric sparks  
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tenon   the cutting away so as to create an insert that fits into a mortise.  
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condyloid   resembling a condyle.  
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cruciform (cruciate)   shaped like a cross.  
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planum (pl: plana)   a plane or flat surface.  
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triquetral fracture   fracture of the triquetrum (wrist bone)  
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greenstick fracture   a partial fracture of a bone (on one side only).  
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contrecoup   a concussion or shock at a point opposite from where the blow was received (skull).  
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convoluted   highly intricate; rolled or twisted together.  
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infraction fracture   a fracture, especially one without displacement.  
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bone reamer   a drill that is used to shape or enlarge holes within a bone.  
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lavage   a flushing with water.  
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autogenous   originating within the body.  
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tubercle   a small knobby prominence.  
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tenotomy   the cutting of a tendon.  
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osteophyte (osteophytosis)   new bone growth.  
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acetylcholine   neurotransmitter that initiates muscle contraction.  
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supination   turning the palm of the hand upward.  
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bursa   fluid-filled sac where a tendon rubs against a bone.  
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insertion   where a muscle ends on a bone that moves.  
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muscle fiber   one muscle cell.  
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myofibril   muscle fibers composed of actin and myosin that are needed to contract muscles.  
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origin   where a muscle begins.  
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pronation   turning the palm of the hand down.  
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cryptotic   hiddenor without apparent cause.  
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phenol   a disinfectant, antiseptic.  
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caseation   a type of tissue necrosis typical of tuberculosis.  
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hydrops   swelling from excessive accumulation of serous fluid in tissue.  
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hydrocelectomy   excision of a hydrocele.  
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hydrocele   a sac containing serous fluid in the testicular region.  
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ablation   removal of a body part or destruction of its function.  
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acinus (pl: acini)   1) any small saclike structure, particularly one found in a gland; or 2) a subdivision of the lung.  
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diastasis   separation of the epiphysis from the long bone without fracture of the bone.  
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