5B Flashcards
Oste/o
Bone
-porosis
Porous
Malacia
Softening
Myel/o
Bone marrow
My/o
Muscle
Burs/o
Bursa
Shock absorber between tendons and bones
Algia
Pain
Arthro
Pain
Ten/o
Tendin/o
Tendon
Trophy
Growth or development, stimulation, food, nutrition, maintenance
Rheumatoid arthritis
Autoimmune disease wherein the body produces antibodies against joint tissues
Osteoporosis
Porous bone
Muscular dysrophy
Muscle progressively weaken
Lupus erythematosus
Autoimmune disease
Body produces antibodies against a variety of organs, especially connective tissue and joints
Carpal tunnel syndrome
The nerve that passes through a tunnel formed by the wristbones are impinged upon
Rotator cuff tear
Muscles surrounding the shoulder joint involved in rotating the shoulder are injured
Bone scintigraphy
A small amount of radioactive element is introduced into the blood stream
Orthopaedists
Surgical subspecialty in treating musculoskeletal deformitied in children
Physical therapist rehabilitation
Treat a multitude of medical problems
Teach patients to excersis, strengthen their body and increase mobility
Podiatrists
Foot doctor
Surgical specialist in disease and structural problems of the feet
Rheumatologist
Studies the flux of fluids
Rrheuma
Watery discharge