Chapter 18 Definitions Flashcards
1
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ulnar deviaiton
A
movement of the hand toward the ulnar side of the forearm
2
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dorsal (upper extremity)
A
the posterior aspect of the hand and forearm relative to the anatomical position
3
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radial deviaition
A
movement of the hand toward the radial (thumb) side
4
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plane synovial joint
A
a synovial joint formed by the gliding between two or more bones
5
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peripheral vascular disease (PVD)
A
a syndrome involving an insufficiency of arteries or veins in maintaining proper circulation
6
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lumina
A
the growth plate of a fingernail or toenail
7
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preiser’s disease
A
osteoporosis of the scaphoid, resulting from a fracture or repeated trauma
8
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kienbock disease
A
osteochondritis or slow degeneration of teh lunate bone
