Chapter 12 Definitions Flashcards
1
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ramus
A
a division of a forked structure
2
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legg-calve-perthes disease
A
avascular necrosis occurring in children age 3 to 12 years, causing osteochondritis of the proximal femoral epiphysis and potentially decreasing the range of hip motion in adult life
3
Q
slipped capital femoral epiphysis
A
displacement of the femoral shaft relative to the femoral head; common in children age 10 to 15 years and especially prevalent in boys
4
Q
median
A
along the body’s midline
5
Q
in situ
A
in the original position or place
6
Q
coxa magna
A
the femoral head is at least 10% larger than normal
7
Q
dysplasic (dysplasia)
A
abnormal tissue development
8
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herniorrhaphy
A
surgical repair of a hernia
9
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bursography
A
imaging technique that highlights the bursae
