Arthritis Flashcards
1
Q
What kind of condition is arthritis
A
Chronic
2
Q
2 types
A
Inflammatory n degenerative
3
Q
3 common types of arthritis
A
Rheumoid, inflammatory, degenerative( osteoarthritis)
4
Q
Define degenerative arthritis
A
Cartilage breaking down
5
Q
Define synovium
A
Thin lying of tissue in very joint, keeps joint lubricated
6
Q
Rheumoid affects joints in what pattern
A
Symmetrical
7
Q
Rheumatic is inflammatory
A
Inflammatory is chronic
8
Q
Ankylosing disease
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Autoimmune, inflammatory, and affects spine, can cause spine to fuse together
9
Q
What and where is enthesitis
A
Inflammation of tendons surrounding joint, Achilles’ tendon, plantar fascia
10
Q
Define dacytilius
A
Swelling of fingers an toes
