Anatomy. Flashcards
Humerus
Long bone
Ilium
Flat bone
Axis
Irregular bone
Tibia
Long bones
Metacarpal
Long bones
Ulna
Long bones
Occiput
Flat bones
Femur
Long bone
Talus
Short bones
Rib
Flat bone
Scapula
Flat bone
Calcaneus
Irregular bones
Loss of normal bone density and increased susceptibility to fractures
Osteoporosis
Exaggeration of the normal anterior curvature in the lumbar spine
Lordosis
Lateral curvature in the normally straight vertical line of the spine, usually in the thoracic region
Scoliosis
Medial displacement of the first metatarsophalangeal joint
Bunion
Arthritis destroying synovial membranes and believed to be an autoimmune disease
Rheumatoid arthritis
Term used to describe osteoarthritis of the spine
Spondylosis
Exaggeration of the normal posterior curvature in the thoracic spine
Kyphosis
Degeneration of the articular cartilage in the knee; also called chandromalacia patella
Patellofemoral syndrome
Accumulation of synovial fluid behind the knee
Baker cyst
Arthritis caused by borrelia burgdorferi bacterium
Lyme disease
Arthritis common in the elderly and characterized by loss of articular cartilage
Osteoarthritis
Term synonymous with flat foot
Pes planus
