CH. 3 Skeletal System vocab

Question 1

Acetabulum

Answer 1

large circular cavity in each side of the pelvis that articulates with the head of the femur to form the hip joint; hip socket

Question 2

Allogenic

Answer 2

originating within another

Question 3

Ankylosing spondylitis

Answer 3

a form of RA that primarily causes inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae

Question 4

Arthrodesis

Answer 4

the surgical fusion of two bones to stiffen a joint

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Arthrolysis

Answer 5

the surgical loosening of an ankylosed joint

Question 6

Arthroscopy

Answer 6

the visual examination of the internal structure of a joint

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Autologous

Answer 7

originating within the individual

Question 8

Avascular Necrosis

Answer 8

an area of bone tissue death caused by insufficient blood flow

Question 9

Chondromalacia

Answer 9

abnormal softening of cartilage

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Comminuted Fracture

Answer 10

a fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed

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Compressed Fracture

Answer 11

occurs when the bone is pressed together on itself

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Costochondritis

Answer 12

inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum

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Craniostenosis

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a malformation of the skull due to a premature closure of the cranial sutures

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Crepitation

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the grating sound heard when the ends of a broken bone move together

Question 15

Dual X-ray Absorptiometry

Answer 15

a low-exposure radiographic measurement of the spine and hips that measures ones bone density

Question 16

Gout

Answer 16

a type of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints

Question 17

Hallux Valgus

Answer 17

an abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe; also known as a bunion

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Hemarthrosis

Answer 18

blood within a joint

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Hemopoietic

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pertaining to the formation of blood cells

Question 20

Internal Fixation

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a fracture treatment in which a plate or pins are placed directly within the bone to hold the broken pieces in place

Question 21

Juvenile RA

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an autoimmune disorder that affects children under 16, with symptoms that include stiffness, pain, joint swelling, skin rash, fever, slowed growth, and fatigue.

Question 22

Kyphosis

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an abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine as viewed from the side; also known as humpback or dowager’s hump

Question 23

Laminectomy

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the surgical removal of a lamina from a vertebra

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Lordosis

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an abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine; also known as swayback

Question 25

Lumbago

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pain in the lumbar region of the spine; also known as low back pain

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Malleolus

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the rounded bony projection on the tibia and fibula on the sides of each ankle joint

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Manubrium

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the bony structure that forms the upper part of the sternum

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Metacarpals

Answer 28

the five bones that form the palms of the hand

Question 29

Metatarsals

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the bones that form the part of the foot that the toes are attached to

Question 30

Myeloma

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a type of cancer that occurs in blood-making cells found in the red bone marrow

Question 31

Open Fracture

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A break in which the bone is broken and there is an open wound in the skin; also known as a compound fracture

Question 32

Orthopedic Surgeon

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a physician that specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders involving the bones, joints, and muscles; also known as orthopedist

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orthotic

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a mechanical appliance such as a leg brace or splint that is specifically designed to control, correct, or compensate for impaired limb function

Question 34

osteitis

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inflammation of the bone

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Osteoarthritis

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the type of arthritis most commonly associated with aging; wear and tear arthritis

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Osteochondroma

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a benign bony protrusion covered with cartilage

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Osteoclasis

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the surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity

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Osteomalacia

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abnormal softening of bones in adults

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Osteomyelitis

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inflammation of the bones marrow and adjacent bone

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Osteopenia

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thinner than average bone density

Question 41

Osteoporosis

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a marked loss of bone density and an increase in bone porosity frequently associated with aging

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Osteoporotic hip fracture

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a broken bone usually caused by weakening of the bones due to osteoporosis and can occur spontaneous or as a result of a fall

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Osteorrhaphy

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surgical suturing or wiring together of bones

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Paget's Disease

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a disease of unknown origin that is characterized by extensive breakdown of bone tissue followed by abnormal bone formation

Question 45

Pathologic Fracture

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When a bone breaks under normal strain because the bone has been weakened by osteoporosis or by a disease process such as cancer

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Percutaneous vertebroplasty

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minimally invasive procedure performed to treat osteoporosis related compression fractures of the spine

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Periostitis

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inflammation of the periosteum

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Podiatrist

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A specialist in diagnosing and treating disorders of the foot

Question 49

Polymyalgia rheumatica

Answer 49

an inflammatory disorder of the muscles and joints characterized by pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulders, upper arm, hips, and thighs