Chapter 13 Definitions Flashcards

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facet joints

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an articulation of the facets between each contiguous part of vertebrae in the spinal column

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coupled motion

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the concurrent and necessary association of a motion around one axis with a different motion around another axis

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3
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cartilaginous joint

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a relatively immobile joint in which two bones are fused by cartilage

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4
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postpartum

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after childbirth

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5
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convergent

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two nerves combining together to form a single nerve

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6
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divergent

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one nerve splitting to form two individual nerves

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7
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incontinence

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a loss of bowel or bladder control

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8
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neurofibromatosis

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increased cell growth of neural tissues; normally a benign condition; pain possible secodnary to pressure on the local nerves

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9
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spina bifida occulta

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incomplete closure of the spinal vertebrae

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10
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spondylolisthesis

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the forward slippage of a vertebra on the one below it

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11
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McKenzie exercises

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a protocol of exercises involving spinal flexion and extension used during the treatment and rehabilitation of back injuries, for improving range of motion and strengthening the spine

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12
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Hook-lying position

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lying supine with the hips and knees flexed and the feet flat on the table

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13
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intrathecal

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within the spinal canal

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14
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sequestration

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pretaining to a necrotic fragment of tissue that has become separated from the surrounding tissue

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15
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facetectomy

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the surgical resection of a vertebral facet

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16
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scheuermann’s disease

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a disease process involving the disks of the thoracic spine

17
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schmorl’s nodes

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herniation fo the nucleus pulposus through the vertebral endplate