Ch 6/7/23 Flashcards
Immature bone cells that actively produce bony tissue
Osteoblasts
Large cells that absorb or digest old bone tissue
Osteoclasts
Mature bone cells
Osteocytes
A local or generalized infection of the bone and bone marrow, resulting from a bacterial infection that has spread to the bone tissue through the blood
Osteomyelitis
Also known as degenerative joint disease. It is the most common form of arthritis, having universal prevalence in those age 80 and over
Osteoarthritis
Medical specialty that deals with the prevention and correction of disorders of musculoskeletal system
Orthopedics
Knuckle like projection at the end of the bone
Condyle
Main shaft like portion of a bone
Diaphysis
The movement of a bone away from the midline of the body
Abduction
The movement of a bone toward the midline of the body
Addiction
A bending motion, it decreases the angle between two bones
Flexion
A straightening motion, it increases the angle between two bones
Extension
Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
NVD
Short of breath
SOB
Nothing by mouth
npo