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Chapter 14 Vocab Flashcards

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Orthopedic Surgeons / Orthopedists

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physicians who deal with the prevention, correction, disorders, and injuries of the skeletal system

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Osteopathic Physicians

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who have earned a doctorate in osteopathy (DO) and receive additional training in the skeletal system and how it affects the whole body

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Physiatrist

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physicians specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation

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Chiropractors (DCs)

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focus on the manual adjustments of joints, particularly the spine, to maintain and restore health

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Physical Therapists (PT)

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diagnose and treat injuries, disabilities, or other health conditions to improve a patients ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability

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Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA)

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assist physical therapists in the treatment of patients

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Orthopedic Technologists and Technicians

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assist orthopedic surgeons in treating patients

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Podiatrists

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practitioners in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and injuries of the foot

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Orthotists

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make and fit orthopedic appliances (orthotics)

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Cortex
(KOR-teks)

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outer portion of an organ, such as bone

Latin - bark

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Cortical
(KOR-tih-kal)

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pertaining to the cortex

Cortic cortex
-al pertaining to

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Diaphysis
(die-AF-ih-sis)

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the shaft of a long bone

Greek - growing between

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Endosteum
(en-DOSS-tee-um)

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a membrane of tissue lining the inner (medullary) cavity of a long bone

End- within
Oste bone
-um tissue, structure

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Epiphysis
(eh-PIF-ih-sis)

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expanded area at the proximal and distal ends of a long bone that provides increased surface area for attachment of ligaments and tendons

Epi- upon, above
Physis growth

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Epiphyseal
(eh-pih-FIZ-ee-al PLATE)

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layer of cartilage between epiphysis and metaphysis where bone growth occurs

Epi- upon, above
Phys growth
-eal pertaining to
Plate Greek - broad, flat

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Haversian Canals / Central Canals
(hah-VER-shan ka-NALS)

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vascular canals in bone

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Articulation
(ar-tik-you-LAY-shun)

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a joint

Articul joint
-ation process

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Articulate
(ar-TIK-you-late)

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joint movement

Articul joint
-ate pertaining to

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Articular
(ar-TIK-you-lar)

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pertaining to a joint

Articul joint
-ar pertaining to

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Bursa
(BURR-sah)

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a closed sac containing synovial fluid

Latin - purse

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Cervical
(SER-vih-kal)

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pertaining to the neck region

Cervic neck
-al pertaining to

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Cranium
(KRAY-nee-um)

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the upper part of the skull that encloses and protects the brain

Greek - skull

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Cranial
(KRAY-nee-al)

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pertaining to the skull

Crani skull
-al pertaining to

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Ethmoid Bone
(ETH-moyd BOHN)

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bone that forms the back of the nose and part of the orbits and encloses numerous air cells, forming the ethmoid sinuses

Ethm sieve
-oid resemble
Bone Old English - bone

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Carpus
(KAR-pus)

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collective term for the eight carpal bones of the wrist

Greek - wrist

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Carpal
(KAR-pal)

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pertaining to the wrist

Carp bones of the wrist
-al pertaining to

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Clavicle
(KLAV-ih-kul)

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curved bone that forms the anterior part of the pectoral girdle

Latin - collarbone

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Clavicular
(klah-VIK-you-lar)

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pertaining to the clavicle

Clavicul clavicle
-ar pertaining to

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Humerus
(HYU-mer-us)

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single bone of the upper arm

Latin - shoulder

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Acetabulum
(ass-eh-TAB-you-lum)

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the cup-shaped cavity of the hip bone that receives the head of the femur to form the hip joint

Latin - vinegar cup

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Diastasis
(die-ASS-tah-sis)

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separation of normally joined parts

Greek - separation

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Femur
(FEE-mur)

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the thigh bone

Latin - thigh

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Femoral
(FEM-oh-ral)

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pertaining to the femur

Femor femur
-al pertaining to

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Ilium / Ilia
(ILL-ee-um) (ILL-ee-ah)

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large wing-shaped bone at the upper and posterior part of the pelvis

Latin - to twist

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Ischium / Ischia
(ISS-kee-um) (ISS-kee-ah)

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lower and posterior part of the hip bone

Greek - hip

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Ischial
(ISS-kee-al)

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pertaining to the ischium

Isch/i ischium
-al pertaining to

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Bursitis
(burr-SIGH-tis)

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inflammation of a bursa

Burs bursa
-itis inflammation

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Colles Fractures
(KOL-ez Frak-chur)

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fracture of the distal radius at the wrist

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Dislocation
(dis-loh-KAY-shun)

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the state of being completely out of joint

Dis- apart
Locat a place
-ion action

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Separation
(sep-ah-RAY-shun)

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a shoulder separation is a dislocation of the acromioclavicular joint

Separat move apart
-ion action

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Subluxation
(sub-luk-SAY-shun)

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an incomplete dislocation in which some contact between the joint surfaces remain

Sub- under, slightly
Luxat dislocate
-ion action

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Bunion
(BUN-yun)

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a swelling at the base of the big toe

French - bump

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Chondromalacia
(KON-droh-mah-LAY-shee-ah)

A

softening and degeneration of cartilage

Chondr/o cartilage
-malacia abnormal softness

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Gout
(GOWT)

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painful arthritis of the big toe and other joints

Latin - drop

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Hyperflexion
(high-per-FLEK-shun)

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flexion of a limb or part beyond the normal limits

Hyper- excess
Flex bend
-ion action, condition

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Meniscus / Menisci
(meh-NISS-kuss) (meh-NISS-kee)

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disc of connective tissue cartilage between the bones of a joint; for example, in the knee

Greek - crescent

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Patella / Patellae
(pah-TELL-ah) (pah-TELL-ee)

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thin, circular bone in front of the knee joint and embedded in the patellar tendon

Latin - small plate

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Patellar
(pah-TELL-ar)

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pertaining to the patella (kneecap)

Patell
-ar

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Prepatellar
(pree-pah-TELL-ar)

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in front of the patella

Pre- before, in front of
Patell
-ar

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Pes Planus
(PES PLAY-nuss)

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a flat foot with no plantar arch

Latin - foot
Latin - flat surface

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Pott Fracture
(POT FRAK-chur)

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fracture of lower end of fibula, often with fracture of tibial malleolus

Fract break
-ure result of

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Podiatry
(poh-DIE-ah-tree)

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specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and injuries of the foot

Pod foot
-iatry treatment

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Podiatrist
(poh-DIE-ah-trist)

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practitioner of podiatry

Pod foot
-iatrist practitioner

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Talipes Equinovarus
(TAL-ip-eez ee-kwie-noh-VAY-rus)

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deformity of the foot involving the talus

Tali ankle bone
Pes foot
Equin/o horse
-varus bent inward, bow-legged

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