15. Musculoskeletal System Flashcards
Chronic, progressive arthritis with stiffening (anylosis) of joints, primarily of the spine and hip
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Compression of the median nerve as it passes between the ligament and the bones and tendons of the wrist
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Inflammation of joints caused by excessive uric acid
Gout
or Gouty Arthritis
An inherited disorder characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of muscle fibres
Muscular Dystrophy
Decrease in bone density with thinning and weakening of bone
Osteoporosis
Chronic inflammation of joint; pain and swelling and stiffening, especially in the small joints of the hands and feet
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Antinuclear antibody (ANA)
A sample of serum is tested for the prescence of antibodies found in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Arthrocentesis
Surgical puncture to remove fluid from a joint
Calcium
A sample of serum or plasma used to measure the amount of calcium.
This test is used to evaluate bone disease
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
Measure the rate at which red blood cells (RBCs) fall to the bottom of the test tube. High sedimentation rates are associated with inflammatory diseases such as RA
Muscle biopsy
Removal of muscle tissue for microscopic examination
Uric Acid
Measures amount of uric acid in blood. High amounts indicate gout
Arthography
X-ray imaging of a joint
Arthoscopy
visual examination of a joint with a arthroscope
Bone density test
Low energy x-rays used to detect areas of bone deficiency
