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Northstar Learning Lesson 1

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Arthrocentesis   A procedure whereby a sterile needle and syringe is used to drain fluid from a joint.  
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Arthroscopy   A surgical technique involving inserting a tube-like scope into a joint for viewing.  
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Lordosis   An abnormal forward curvature of the spine.  
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Bursa   A membrane-lined sac containing synovial fluid, usually found in and around joints. Provides protective cushioning and lubrication.  
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Bursitis   A painful inflammation of the bursa.  
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Costochondritis   An inflammation and associated tenderness of the cartilage that attaches the front of the ribs to the sternum (breastbone).  
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Chondr/o   Cartilage, gristle  
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Cost/o   Rib  
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Osteofibroma   A benign bone tumor, consisting chiefly of dense fibrous connective tissue and bone.  
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Rickets   A childhood condition caused by a serious Vitamin D deficiency causing weak, soft bones, along with slowed growth and skeletal developement.  
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Spinal Stenosis   A narrowing of the spinal canal that causes compression of the spinal nerve cord.  
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Scoliosis   A lateral curvature of the spine.  
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Sacrum   A triangular bone just below the lumbar vertebrae, formed usually by five fused vertebrae.  
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Laminectomy   The surgical removal of the flat part of the vertebra in order to removal a herniated disk.  
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Ulna   The larger bone of the two bones of the foreman, opposite of the thumb.  
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Osteomalacia   "Softening of Bone" - A bone disease characterized by bone demineralization due to deficency of Vitamin D or phosphates. Adult Of Rickets. Late Rickets.  
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Kyphosis   An extreme curvature of the upper back also known as a hunchback.  
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