anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
congenital
A
acquired during development of infant or from birth
2
Q
etiology
A
cause of diseases
3
Q
idiopathic
A
unknown cause
4
Q
iatrogenic
A
caused by prescribed treatment
5
Q
psoriasis
A
chronic skin disease, thick scaly skin
6
Q
dermatitis
A
inflammation by irritants
7
Q
impetigo
A
contagious, caused by streptococci/staphylococci bacteria
8
Q
basal skin cancer
A
caused by long exposure to sun
9
Q
adduction
A
moving body part towards midline
10
Q
abduction
A
moving part away from midline
11
Q
flexion
A
bending body part
12
Q
pronation
A
turning body part downward
13
Q
myasthenia gravis
A
autoimmune disorder where nerves fail to transmit impulse to muscle
14
Q
fibromyalgia
A
chronic, widespread musculoskeletal pain
15
Q
epiphyseal plate
A
area of cartilage near expanded end of bone where growth occurs
