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11/10/2012

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Skeleton
Definition
The____ can be divided into two main groups of bones, the axial and appendicular_____; consists of 206 bones
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Axial skeleton
Definition
Consists of 80 bones; principal bones are the skull, spine, ribs and sternum
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Appendicular skeleton
Definition
consists of the remaining 126 bones; primary bones are the shoulder girdle, arms and hands, pelvic girdle, legs and feet.
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Bones
Definition
provide shape, support, protection and the framework of the body; serve as a storage place for mineral salts, calcium, and phosphorus; play an important role in the formation of blood cells; provide areas for the attachment of skeletal muscles; help make movement possible
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Cartilages
Definition
form the major portion of the embryonic skeleton and part of the skeleton in adults
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Ligaments
Definition
Connect the articular ends of bones, binding them together and facilitating or limiting motion; connect cartilage and other structures; serve to support or attach fascia or muscles
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Bones
Definition
the primary organs of the skeletal system and composed of about 50% water and 50% solid matter.
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osseous tissue
Definition
solid matter in bone that is a calcified, rigid substance.
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Type of bone: flat
Definition
Ex. of type of bone: ribs, scapula, parts of the pelvic girdle, bones of the skull
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Type of bone: long
Definition
Ex. of type of bone: tibia, femur, humerus, radius
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Type of bone: short
Definition
Ex. of type of bone: carpal, tarsal
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Type of bone: irregular
Definition
Ex. of type of bone: vertebrae, ossicles of the ear
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Type of bone: sesamoid
Definition
Ex. of type of bone: patella
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Type of bone: sutural or wormian
Definition
Ex. of type of bone: between the flat bones of the skull
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Epiphysis
Definition
the ends of a developing bones
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Diaphysis
Definition
the shaft of a long bone
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Periosteum
Definition
the membrane that forms the covering of bones except at their articular surfaces
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Compact bone
Definition
the dense, hard layer of bone tissue
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Medullary canal
Definition
a narrow space or cavity throughout the length of the diaphysis
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Endosteum
Definition
a tough, connective tissue membrane lining the medullary canal and containing the bone marrow
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Cancellous or spongy bone
Definition
the reticular tissue that makes up most of the volume of bone
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joint
Definition
an articulation, a place where two or more bones connect
Term
joints
Definition
Synarthrosis, Amphiarthrosis and Diarthrosis are the classifications of____
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Synarthrosis (joints)
Definition
type of joint: Does not permit movement. The bones are in close contact with each other and there is no joint cavity. Ex: cranial sutures
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Amphiarthrosis
Definition
type of joint: permits very slight movement. Ex: vertebrae
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Diarthrosis
Definition
type of joint: allows free movement in a variety of directions. Ex: knee, hip, elbow, wrist and foot.
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Condyle
Definition
A rounded process that enters into the formation of a joint, articulation
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Crest
Definition
A ridge on a bone
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Fissure
Definition
a slit-like opening between two bones
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Foramen
Definition
an opening in the bone for blood vessels, ligaments and nerves
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Fossa
Definition
A shallow depression in or on a bone
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Head
Definition
The rounded end of a bone
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Meatus
Definition
a tube-like passage or canal
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Process
Definition
an enlargement or protrusion of a bone
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Sinus
Definition
an air cavity within certain bones
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Spine (bone)
Definition
a pointed, sharp, slender process
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Sulcus
Definition
A groove, furrow, depression or fissure
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Trochanter
Definition
a very large process of the femur
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Tubercle
Definition
a small rounded process
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Tuberosity
Definition
a large rounded process
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Abduction
Definition
The process of moving a body part away from the middle.
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Adduction
Definition
The process of moving a body part toward the middle.
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Circumduction
Definition
The process of moving a body part in a circular motion.
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Dorisflexion
Definition
The process of bending a body part backward.
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Eversion
Definition
The process of turning outward.
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Extension
Definition
The process of straightening a flexed limb.
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Flexion
Definition
The process of bending a limb.
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Inversion
Definition
The process of turning inward.
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Pronation
Definition
The process of lying prone or face downward; also the process of turning the hand so the palm faces downward.
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Protraction
Definition
The process of moving a body part forward.
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Retraction
Definition
The process of moving a body part backward.
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Rotation
Definition
The process of moving a body part around a central axis.
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Supination
Definition
The process of lying supine or facing upward; also the process of turning the palm or foot upward.
Term
Cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral
Definition
Four curves of the vertebral column
Term
Pelvis
Definition
The lower portion of the trunk of the body; forms a basin bound anteriorly and laterally by the hip bones and posteriorly by the sacrum and coccyx.
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Male pelvis
Definition
shaped like a funnel, forming a narrower outlet; heavier and stronger than its counterpart's therefore more suited for lifting and running
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Female pelvis
Definition
shaped like a basin; may be oval to round and is wider than its counterpart's; constructed to accommodate a fetus and facilitate its downward passage through the pelvic cavity. Broader and lighter that its counterpart's.
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Osteoblasts
Definition
bone-forming cells
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epiphyseal plate
Definition
center for longitudinal bone growth in children.
Term
Osteoporosis
Definition
age-related loss of bone mass
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Acetabular
Definition
The cup shaped socket of the hipbone into which the thighbone fits
Term
Achondroplasia
Definition
A defect in the formation of cartilage at the epiphyses of long bones
Term
Acroarthritis
Definition
Inflammation of the joints of the hands or feet
Term
Acromion
Definition
The projection of the spine of the scapula that forms the point of the shoulder and articulates with the clavicle.
Term
Ankylosis
Definition
A condition of stiffening of a joint
Term
Anthralgia
Definition
Pain in a joint
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Arthritis
Definition
Inflammation of a joint
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Arthrocentesis
Definition
Surgical puncture of a joint for removal of fluid
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Arthroplasty
Definition
Surgical repair of a joint
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Arthroscope
Definition
An instrument used to examine the interior of a joint
Term
bone marrow transplant
Definition
The surgical process of transferring bone marrow from a donor to a patient
Term
Bursa
Definition
A small space between muscles, tendons and bones that is lined with synovial membrane and contains a fluid, synovia
Term
bursitis
Definition
inflammation of a bursa
Term
calcaneal
Definition
Pertaining to the heel bone
Term
calcium
Definition
a mineral that is essential for bone growth, teeth development, blood coagulation and many other functions
Term
Carpal
Definition
pertaining to the wristbone
Term
carpal tunnel syndrome
Definition
a condition caused by compression of the median nerve by the carpal ligament; symptoms: soreness, tenderness, weakness, pain, tingling and numbness at the wrist
Term
cartilage
Definition
a specialized type of fibrous connective tissue present in adults, which forms the major portion of the embryonic skeleton
Term
cast
Definition
a type of material, made of plaster of paris, sodium silicate, starch or dextrin used to immobilize a fractured bone, a dislocation or a sprain.
Term
chondral
Definition
pertaining to cartilage
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chondrocostal
Definition
pertaining to the rib cartilage
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clavicular
Definition
pertaining to the clavicle
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coccygeal
Definition
pertaining to the coccyx
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collagen
Definition
a fibrous insoluble protein found in the connective tissue, skin, ligaments and cartilage
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connective
Definition
that which connects or binds together
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costal
Definition
pertaining to the rib
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costosternal
Definition
pertaining to a rib and the sternum
Term
craniectomy
Definition
surgical excision of a portion of the skull
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craniotomy
Definition
incision into the skull
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dactylic
Definition
pertaining to the finger or toe
Term
dactylogram
Definition
a fingerprint
Term
dislocation
Definition
the displacement of a bone from a joint
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femoral
Definition
pertaining to the femur; the thighbone
Term
fibular
Definition
pertaining to the fibula
Term
fixation
Definition
the process of holding or fastening in a fixed position; making rigid, immobilizing
Term
flatfoot
Definition
an abnormal flatness of the sole and arch of the foot; also known as pes planus
Term
genu valgum
Definition
knock-knee
Term
genu varum
Definition
bowleg
Term
gout
Definition
a hereditary metabolic disease that is a form of acute arthritis; usually begins in the knee or foot but can affect any joint
Term
hallux
Definition
the big or great toe
Term
hammertoe
Definition
an acquired flexion deformity of the interphalangeal joint
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humeral
Definition
pertaining to the humerus
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hydrathrosis
Definition
condition of fluid in a joint
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iliac
Definition
pertaining to the ilium
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iliosacral
Definition
pertaining to the ilium and the sacrum
Term
intercostal
Definition
pertaining to between the ribs
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ischial
Definition
pertaining to the ischium, hip
Term
kyphosis
Definition
humpback
Term
laminectomy
Definition
surgical excision of a vertebral posterior arch
Term
ligament
Definition
a band of fibrous connective tissue that connects bones, cartilages and other structures; also serves as a place for the attachment of fascia or muscle
Term
lordosis
Definition
abnormal anterior curvature of the spine
Term
lumbar
Definition
pertaining to the loins
Term
lumbodynia
Definition
pain in the loins
Term
mandibular
Definition
pertaining to the lower jawbone
Term
maxillary
Definition
pertaining to the upper jawbone
Term
meniscus
Definition
crescent-shaped interarticular fibrocartilage found in certain joints, especially the lateral and medial menisci (semilunar cartilages) of the knee joint
Term
metacarpal
Definition
pertaining to the bones of the hand
Term
metacarpectomy
Definition
surgical excision of one or more bones of the hand
Term
myelitis
Definition
inflammation of the bone marrow
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myeloma
Definition
a tumor of the bone marrow
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myelopoiesis
Definition
the formation of bone marrow
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olecranal
Definition
pertaining to the elbow
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osteoarthritis
Definition
inflammation of the bone and joint
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osteocarcinoma
Definition
a cancerous tumor of a bone; new growth of epithelial tissue
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osteochondritis
Definition
inflammation of the bone and cartilage
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osteogenesis
Definition
the formation of bone
Term
osteomalacia
Definition
softening of the bones
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osteomyelitis
Definition
inflammation of the bone marrow.
Term
osteopenia
Definition
a lack of bone tissue
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osteoporosis
Definition
a condition that results in reduction of bone mass
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osteosarcoma
Definition
a malignant tumor of the bone; cancer arising from connective tissue
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osteotome
Definition
an instrument used for cutting bone
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patellar
Definition
pertaining to the patella
Term
pedal
Definition
pertaining to the foot
Term
periosteoedema
Definition
swelling around a bone
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phalangeal
Definition
pertaining to the bones of the fingers and toes
Term
polyarthritis
Definition
inflammation of more than one joint
Term
rachigraph
Definition
an instrument used to measure the curvature of the spine
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radial
Definition
pertaining the the radius
Term
radiograph
Definition
an x-ray photograph of a body part
Term
reduction
Definition
the manipulative or surgical procedure used to correct a fracture or hernia
Term
rheumatoid arthritis
Definition
a chronic systemic disease characterized by inflammation of the joints, stiffness, pain and swelling that results in crippling deformities.
Term
rickets
Definition
a deficiency condition in children primarily caused by a lack of vitamin D; may also result from inadequate intake or excessive loss of calcium
Term
scapular
Definition
pertaining to the shoulder blade
Term
scoliosis
Definition
a condition of lateral curvature of the spine
Term
spinal
Definition
pertaining to the spine
Term
splint
Definition
an appliance used for fixation, support and rest of an injured body part
Term
spondylitis
Definition
inflammation of one or more vetebrae
Term
sprain
Definition
twisting of a joint that causes pain and disability
Term
spur
Definition
a sharp or pointed projection, as on a bone
Term
sternal
Definition
pertaining to the sternum
Term
sternotomy
Definition
surgical incision of the sternum
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subclavicular
Definition
pertaining to beneath the clavicle
Term
subcostal
Definition
pertaining to beneath the ribs
Term
submaxilla
Definition
the lower jaw or mandible
Term
symphysis
Definition
a growing together
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tennis elbow
Definition
a chronic condition characterized by pain caused by excessive pronation and supination activites of the forearm; usually caused by strain, as in playing tennis
Term
tenonitis
Definition
inflammation of a tendon
Term
tibial
Definition
pertaining to the tibia
Term
traction
Definition
the process of drawing or pulling on the bones or muscles to relieve displacement and facilitate healing
Term
ulnar
Definition
pertaining to the elbow
Term
ulnocarpal
Definition
pertaining to the ulna side of the wrist
Term
vertebral
Definition
pertaining to the vertebra
Term
vertebrosternal
Definition
pertaining to a vertebra and the sternum
Term
xiphoid
Definition
resembling a sword
Term
Osteoarthritis
Definition
most common type of arthritis in the United States.
Term
Gout
Definition
most often seen in men over 40, caused by the formation of crystals in the joints, which leads to inflammation.
Term
Types of fractures
Definition
closed/simple, open/compound, comminuted, transverse, greenstick, spiral, Colles', Potts' , compression and Epiphyseal
Term
Closed/simple fracture
Definition
Type of fracture does not involve a break in the skin; they are completely internal
Term
Open/compound fracture
Definition
Type of fracture is more dangerous because the fracture projects through the skin and there is a possibility of infection or hemorrhage
Term
Comminuted fracture
Definition
Type of fracture shatters the affected part into a multitude of bony fragments
Term
Transverse fracture
Definition
Type of fracture breaks the shaft of a bone across its longitudinal axis
Term
Greenstick fracture
Definition
Type of fracture usually occurs in children whose long bones have not fully ossified; only one side of the shaft is broken and the other is bent
Term
Spiral fracture
Definition
Type of fracture spread along the length of a bone and is produced by twisting stresses
Term
Colles' fracture
Definition
Type of fracture is often the result of reaching out to cushion a fall; there is a break in the distal portion of the radius.
Term
Potts' fracture
Definition
Type of fracture occurs at the ankle and affects both bones of the lower leg.
Term
Compression fracture
Definition
Type of fracture occurs in vertebrae subjected to extreme stresses, as when one falls and lands on his/her bottom
Term
Epiphyseal fracture
Definition
Type of fracture usually occurs where the matrix is undergoing calcification and chondrocytes (cartilage cells)are dying; this type of fracture is seen in children.
Term
Anti-inflammatory Agents
Definition
agent that relieves the swelling, tenderness, redness and pain of inflammation. May be classified as steriodal and nonsteroidal.
Term
Corticosteroids
Definition
Steroid substance with potent anti-inflammatory effects. Ex: Depo-Medrol
Term
Nonsteroidal
Definition
Agents that are used in the treatment of arthritis and related disorders. Ex: Bayer Aspirin, Motrin
Term
Disease-modifying Antirheumatic drugs
Definition
May influence the course of the disease progression; therefore, their introduction in the early rheumatoid arthritis is recommended to limit irreversible joint damage.
Term
COX-2 inhibitors
Definition
Cyclooxygenase (COX) is an enzyme involved in many aspects of normal cellular function and also in the inflammatory response. ____ is found in joints and other areas affected by inflammation, such as occurs with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Term
Antitumor Necrosis Factor (Anti-TNF) Drugs
Definition
These drugs have evolved out of the biotechnology industry and seem to slow, if not halt altogether, the destruction of the joints by disrupting the activity of tumor necrosis factor, a substance involved in the body's immune response.
Term
Agents used to treat Gout
Definition
Acute attacks of gout are treated with colchicine. Once the acute attack of gout has been controlled, drug therapy to control hyperuricemia can be initiated.
Term
Agents used to treat or prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis
Definition
Include Fosamax and Actonel. Fosamax reduces the activity of the cells that cause bone loss and increase the amount of bone in most patients. Actonel inhibits osteoclast-mediated bone resorption and modulates bone metabolism. To receive the clinical benefits of either of these drugs the patient must be informed and follow the prescribed drug regiment
Term
Analgesics
Definition
Agents that relieve pain without causing loss of consciousness. They are classified as narcotic or non-narcotic.
Term
Narcotic analgesics
Definition
Ex: Demerol and morphine sulfate
Term
Non-narcotic analgesics
Definition
Ex: Tylenol, aspirin, ibuprofen
Term
(Test) arthrography
Definition
A diagnostic examination (usually of the knee) in which air and then a radiopaque contract medium are injected into the joint space, x-rays are taken and internal injuries of the meniscus, cartilage and ligaments may be seen if present.
Term
(Test) Arthroscopy
Definition
The process of examining internal structures of a joint via an arthroscope; usually done after an arthrography and before joint surgery
Term
(Test) goniometry
Definition
the measurement of joint movements and angles via a goniometer
Term
(Test) Photon absorptiometry
Definition
a bone scan that uses a low beam of radiation to measure bone-mineral density and bone loss in the lumbar vertebrae; useful in monitoring osteoporsis
Term
(Test) Thermography
Definition
the process of recording heat patterns of the body's surface; can be used to investigate the pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis
Term
(Test) x-ray
Definition
the examination of bones by use of an electromagnetic wave of high energy produced by the collision of a beam of electrons with a target in a vacuum tube; used to identify fractures and pathologic conditions of the bones and joints such as rheumatoid arthritis, spondylitis and tumors
Term
(Test) alkaline phosphatase blood test
Definition
a blood test to determine the level of alkaline phosphatase; increased in osteoblastic bone tumors, rickets, osteomalcia and during fracture healing.
Term
Antinuclear antibodies (ANA)
Definition
These are present in a variety of immunologic diseases; positive may indicate rheumatoid arthritis
Term
Calcium (Ca) blood test
Definition
Test: the calcium level of the blood may be increased in metastatic bone cancer, acute osteoporosis, prolonged immobilization, and during fracture healing; may be decreased in osteomalacia and rickets.
Term
C-Reactive protein blood test
Definition
test: Positive result indicate rheumatoid arthritis, acute inflammatory change and widespread metastasis.
Term
phosphorus (P) blood test
Definition
(Test) phosphorus level of the blood may be increased in osteoporosis and fracture healing
Term
Serum rheumatoid factor (RF)
Definition
(Test) an immunoglobulin present in the serum of 50-95% of adults with rheumatoid arthritis.
Term
uric acid blood test
Definition
Uric acid is increased in gout, arthritis, multiple myeloma and rheumatism
Term
Abbreviation: ACL
Definition
(Abbreviations) anterior cruciate ligament
Term
Abbreviation: AP
Definition
(Abbreviations) anteroposterior
Term
Abbreviation: BMD
Definition
(Abbreviations) bone mineral density (test)
Term
Abbreviation: CDH
Definition
(Abbreviations) congenital dislocation of hip
Term
Abbreviation: C 1
Definition
(Abbreviations) Cervical vertebra, first
Term
Abbreviation: C 2
Definition
(Abbreviations) Cervical vertebra, second
Term
Abbreviation: C 3
Definition
(Abbreviations) Cervical vertebra, third
Term
Abbreviation: Ca
Definition
(Abbreviations) Calcium
Term
Abbreviation: DJD
Definition
(Abbreviations) degenerative joint disease
Term
Abbreviation: Fx
Definition
(Abbreviations) fracture
Term
Abbreviation: JRA
Definition
(Abbreviations) juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Term
Abbreviation: jt
Definition
(Abbreviations) joint
Term
Abbreviation: KJ
Definition
(Abbreviations) knee jerk
Term
Abbreviation: L 1
Definition
(Abbreviations) lumbar vertebra, first
Term
Abbreviation: L 2
Definition
(Abbreviations) lumbar vertebra, second
Term
Abbreviation: L 3
Definition
(Abbreviations) lumbar vertebra, third
Term
Abbreviation: LAC
Definition
(Abbreviations) long arm cast
Term
Abbreviation: lig
Definition
(Abbreviations) ligament
Term
Abbreviation: LLC
Definition
(Abbreviations) long leg cast
Term
Abbreviation: LLCC
Definition
(Abbreviations) long leg cylinder cast
Term
Abbreviation: OA
Definition
(Abbreviations) osteoarthritis
Term
Abbreviation: ORTHO
Definition
(Abbreviations) orthopedics, orthepaedics
Term
Abbreviation: PCL
Definition
(Abbreviations) posterior cruciate ligament
Term
Abbreviation: PEMFs
Definition
(Abbreviations) pulsing electromagnetic fields
Term
Abbreviation: PWB
Definition
(Abbreviations) partial weight bearing
Term
Abbreviation: RA
Definition
(Abbreviations) rheumatoid arthritis
Term
Abbreviation: SAC
Definition
(Abbreviations) short arm cast
Term
Abbreviation: SLC
Definition
(Abbreviations) short leg cast
Term
Abbreviation: SPECT
Definition
(Abbreviations) single photon emission computed tomography
Term
Abbreviation: T 1
Definition
(Abbreviations) thoracic vertebra, first
Term
Abbreviation: T 2
Definition
(Abbreviations)thoracic vertebra, second
Term
Abbreviation: T 3
Definition
(Abbreviations)thoracic vertebra, third
Term
Abbreviation: TMJ
Definition
(Abbreviations) temporomandibular joint
Term
Abbreviation: Tx
Definition
(Abbreviations) traction
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