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Ankyl/o

A

crooked, bent, stiff

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Arthr/o

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joint

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Cost/o

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rib

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Crani/o

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skull

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-Desis

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to bind, tie together

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Kyph/o

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bent, hump

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Lord/o

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curve, swayback, bent

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-Lysis

A

loosening or setting free

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Myel/o

A

spinal cord, bone marrow

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oss/e
oss/I
ost/o
oste/o

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bone

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scoli/o

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curved, bent

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spondyl/o

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vertebral column, backbone

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synovi/o

synov/o

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synovial membrane, synovial fluid

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Red bone marrow

A

which is located within the spongy
bone, is a hemopoietic tissue that manufactures red
blood cells, hemoglobin, white blood cells, and thrombocytes

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Calcium

A

required for normal nerve and muscle function, stored in bones

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Joints

A

work in conjunction with muscles, ligaments, and tendons, making a wide variety of body movements possible

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Bones

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act as a framework for the body, support and protect internal organs
2nd hardest tissue in the body {only dental enamel is harder}

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ossification

A

A baby’s skeleton begins as fragile membranes and cartilage,
but after three months it starts turning into bone
repairs the minor damage to the skeletal system
that occurs during normal activity and also repairs
bones after injuries such as fractures

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osteoclasts

A

break down old

or damaged bone

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osteoblasts

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help rebuild bone

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Periosteum

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is the tough, fibrous

tissue that forms the outermost covering of bone

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peri-

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surrounding

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Compact bone
OR
Cortical bone

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is the
dense, hard, and very strong bone that forms the
protective outer layer of bones.

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Spongy bone
OR
Cancellous bone

A

is lighter
and not as strong as compact bone. This type of
bone is commonly found in the ends and inner portions
of long bones such as the femur. Red bone
marrow is located within this spongy bone

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medullary cavity

A

is the central
cavity located in the shaft of long bones where it is
surrounded by compact bone. It is here that red and
yellow bone marrow are stored.

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Medullary

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pertaining to the inner section

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endosteum

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is the tissue that

lines the medullary cavity

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Hemopoietic
OR
Hematopoietic

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means pertaining

to the formation of blood cells (

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Yellow bone marrow

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functions as a fat storage area. It
is composed chiefly of fat cells and is located in the
medullary cavity of long bones.

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Cartilage

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is the smooth, rubbery,
blue-white connective tissue that acts as a shock
absorber between bones. Cartilage, which is more
elastic than bone, also makes up the flexible parts
of the skeleton such as the outer ear and the tip of
the nose.

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Articular cartilage

A

covers the surfaces of bones where they come
together to form joints. This cartilage makes
smooth joint movement possible and protects the
bones from rubbing against each other

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Meniscus

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is the curved fibrous
cartilage found in some joints, such as the knee
and the temporomandibular joint of the jaw

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Diaphysis

A

is the shaft of a long

bone

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Epiphyses

A

are the wider ends of
long bones such as the femurs of the legs (singular
epiphysis). Each epiphysis is covered with articular
cartilage to protect it.

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Proximal epiphyses

A

is the
end of the bone located nearest to the midline of the
body.

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Distal epiphyses

A

is the end of the bone

located farthest away from the midline of the body.

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Foramen

A

is an opening in a bone
through which blood vessels, nerves, and ligaments
pass (plural, foramina)

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Process

A

is a normal projection on the surface of a
bone that most commonly serves as an attachment for
a muscle or tendon For example, the mastoid process
is the bony projection located on temporal bones just
behind the ears

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Joints
OR
Articulations

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place of union between two or more bones

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Fibrous joints

A

consisting of inflexible layers of dense
connective tissue, hold the bones tightly together. In
adults these joints, which are also known as sutures, do
not allow any movement

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Fontanelles
OR
Soft spots

A

are normally present on the skull of a
newborn. These flexible soft spots facilitate the passage
of the infant through the birth canal. They also allow
for the growth of the skull during the first year. As the
child matures, and the sutures close, the fontanelles
gradually harden.

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Cartilaginous joints

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allow only
slight movement and consist of bones connected entirely
by cartilage. {ex where ribs connect to breast bone, allow movement during breathing}

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Synovial joints

A

is created where two
bones articulate to permit a variety of motions. As used
here, the term articulate means to come together

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Ball-and-socket joints

A

such as the hips and
shoulders, allow a wide range of movement in many
directions

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Hinge joints

A

such as the knees and elbows, are synovial
joints that allow movement primarily in one
direction or plane

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Synovial capsule

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is the outermost layer of strong
fibrous tissue that resembles a sleeve as it surrounds
the joint.

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Synovial membrane

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lines the capsule and

secretes synovial fluid.

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Synovial fluid

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which flows within the synovial cavity,
acts as a lubricant to make the smooth movement of
the joint possible.

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Ligaments

A

are bands of fibrous tissue
that form joints by connecting one bone to another
bone or by joining a bone to cartilage {knee is made up of a series of ligaments that allow movement in different directions}

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Bursa

A

is a fibrous sac that acts as a cushion
to ease movement in areas that are subject to friction,
such as in the shoulder, elbow, and knee joints where a
tendon passes over a bone (plural, bursae).

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Axial skeleton

A

protects the major organs of the nervous,
respiratory, and circulatory systems. In the human, the axial
skeleton consists of the 80 bones of the head and body
that are organized into five parts. These are (1) the bones of
the skull, (2) the ossicles (bones) of the middle ear, (3) the
hyoid bone, located on the throat between the chin and
the thyroid, (4) the rib cage, and (5) the vertebral column

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Appendicular skeleton

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makes body movement possible
and also protects the organs of digestion, excretion,
and reproduction. In the human, the appendicular skeleton
consists of 126 bones that are organized into: (1) the
upper extremities (shoulders, arms, forearms, wrists, and
hands) and (2) the lower extremities (hips, thighs, legs,
ankles, and feet).

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Appendage

A

is anything that is attached to a major
part of the body and the term appendicular means referring
to an appendage.

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Extremity

A

is the terminal end of

a body part such as an arm or leg.

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Cranium

A

made up of 8 bones portion of the skull that
encloses and protects the brain
These cranial bones are joined by
jagged fibrous joints that are often referred to as sutures.

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Frontal bone

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is the anterior portion of the cranium
that forms the forehead. This bone houses the frontal
sinuses and forms the roof of the ethmoid sinuses, the
nose and part of the socket that protects the eyeball

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Parietal bones

A

are two of the
largest bones of the skull. Together they form most of
the roof and upper sides of the cranium.

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Occipital bone

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forms the back part of the skull and the base of the cranium

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Two Temporal bones

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form he sides and base of the cranium

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External auditory

A

is the opening
of the external auditory canal of the outer ear. This
canal is located within the temporal bone on each side of
the skull.

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Meatus

A

external opening of a canal

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Sphenoid bone

A

is an irregular,
wedge-shaped bone at the base of the skull. This bone
makes contact with all of the other cranial bones and
helps form the base of the cranium, the sides of the
skull, and the floors and sides of the eye sockets.

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Ethmoid bone

A

is light, spongy bone
located at the roof and sides of the nose. Here it
separates the nasal cavity from the brain, and it also
forms a portion of each orbit.

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Orbit

A

bony socket that surrounds and protects each eyeball

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auditory ossicles

A

the three tiny bones located in each middle ear {malleus,incus,stapes}

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FACE

A

made up of 14 bones, some of these bones contain air filled cavities known as sinuses {purpose is to lighten the weight of the skull}

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Nasal bones

A

form the upper part of the bridge

of the nose {2}

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Zygomatic bones
OR
Cheekbones

A

also
known as the cheekbones, articulate with the frontal
bone that makes up the forehead. The term articulate
means to join together with. {2}

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Maxillary bones

A

form
most of the upper jaw (singular, maxilla). These bones
are also known as the maxillae.{2}

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Palatine bones

A

form the anterior
(front) part of the hard palate of the mouth and
the floor of the nose. {2}

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Lacrimal bones

A

make up
part of the orbit (socket of the eye) at the inner
angle.

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Inferior Conchae

A

are the thin, scroll-like bones that form part of the

interior of the nose (singular, concha).

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Vomer bone

A

forms the base for the

nasal septum.

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Nasal septum

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cartilage wall that divides the two nasal cavities

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Mandible
OR
Jawbone

A

is the only movable bone of the skull. The
mandible is attached to the skull at the temporomandibular
joint

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Throacic Cavity
OR
Rib cage

A

is the bony structure that protects the heart
and lungs. It consists of the ribs, sternum, and upper portion
of the spinal column extending from the neck to the
diaphragm, but not including the arms.

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RIBS
OR
Costals

A

12 pairs of ribs

attach posteriorly to the thoracic vertebrae

78
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TRUE ribs (who woudlve thought a rib could be false)

A

First 7 pairs of ribs, attached anteriorly to the sternum

79
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FALSE ribs (the wrong ribs shame on them)

A

after the true ribs (the next 3 pairs) they attach anteriorly to cartilage that connects them
to the sternum.

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FLOATING ribs (these ribs are quite talented)

A

they are only attached posteriorly to the

vertebrae but are not attached anteriorly.

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Sternum
OR
BOOB bone (breast bone)

A

is a flat, dagger-shaped bone located in
the middle of the chest. By joining with the ribs, it
forms the front of the rib cage. This is divided into three
parts

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Manubrium

A

is the bony
structure that forms the upper portion of the
sternum.

83
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body of the sternum

A

is the bony structure that

forms the middle portion of the sternum.

84
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Xiphoid process

A

is the structure made
of cartilage that forms the lower portion of the
sternum.

85
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Pectoral girdle
OR
Shoulder girdle

A

which supports the arms and hands

86
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Clavicle
OR
Collar bone

A

is a slender bone that connects the manubrium

of the sternum to the scapula.

87
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Scapula

A

shoulder blade

88
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Acromion

A

is an extension

of the scapula that forms the high point of the shoulder.

89
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Humerus

A

is the bone of the upper

arm

90
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Radius

A

is the smaller and shorter
bone in the forearm. The radius runs up the thumb
side of the forearm (plural, radius bones).

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Ulna

A

is the larger and longer bone of the
forearm (plural, ulnae). The proximal end of the ulna
articulates with the distal end of the humerus to form the
elbow joint.

92
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Olecranon process
OR
Funny bone

A

is a large projection
on the upper end of the ulna. This forms the
point of the elbow and exposes a nerve that tingles
when struck.

93
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Carpals

A

8 that form the wrist These bones form a narrow
bony passage known as the carpal tunnel. The median
nerve and the tendons of the fingers pass through this
tunnel to reach the hand.

94
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Metacarpals

A

5 bones that form the palm of the hand

95
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Phalanges

A

14 bones of the fingers

each of the 4 fingers has 3 bones

96
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Spinal column
OR
Vertebral Column

A

protects the spinal cord and supports the head

and body. The spinal column consists of 26 vertebrae

97
Q

Body of the vertebrae

A

anterior portion of the vertebrae

98
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Lamina

A

posterior portion of the vertebraeThe transverse
and spinous processes extend from this area and
serve as attachments for muscles and tendons.

99
Q

Vertebral foramen

A

is the opening in the middle of
the vertebra. This opening allows the spinal cord to
pass through and to protect the spinal cord

100
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Intervertebral disks

A

which are
made of cartilage, separate and cushion the vertebrae
from each other. They also act as shock absorbers
and allow for movement of the spinal column

101
Q

Cervical

A

pertaining to neck

102
Q

cervical vertebrae

A

are the first set of

7 vertebrae, and they form the neck.

103
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thoracic vertebrae

A

known as
T1 through T12, are the second set of 12 vertebrae Each of these vertebra has a pair of ribs attached to it,
and together they form the outward curve of the spine.
Thoracic means pertaining to the thoracic cavity.

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Lumbar vertebrae

A

known as L1
through L5, make up the third set of 5 vertebrae, and
together they form the inward curve of the lower
spine. These are the largest and strongest of the vertebrae,
and they bear most of the body’s weight.

105
Q

Lumbar

A

means relating to the part of the back and

sides between the ribs and the pelvis

106
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Sacrum

A

is the slightly curved,
triangular-shaped bone near the base of the spine that
forms the lower portion of the back. At birth, the sacrum
is composed of five separate bones; however in the
young child, they fuse together to form a single bone

107
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Coccyx
OR
Tailbone

A

forms the end of the spine and is actually made

up of four small vertebrae that are fused together.

108
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Pelvic girdle
OR
Pelvis
OR
Hips
A

protects internal organs and supports
the lower extremities.
The pelvis is a cup-shaped ring of bone at the
lower end of the trunk, and it consists of the ilium,
ischium, and pubis

109
Q

Ilium

A

is the broad blade-shaped

bone that forms the back and sides of the pubic bone

110
Q

Sacroiliac

A

is the slightly
movable articulation between the sacrum and posterior
portion of the ilium

111
Q

sacr/o

A

sacrum

112
Q

Ischium

A

which forms the lower
posterior portion of the pubic bone, bears the weight
of the body when sitting.

113
Q

Pubis

A

which forms the anterior portion of

the pubic bone, is located just below the urinary bladder

114
Q

Pubic symphysis

A

cartilaginous joint that
unites the left and right pubic bones. A cartilaginous
joint allows slight movement between bones.

115
Q

Acetabulum
OR
Hip socket

A

is the large circular cavity in each side of
the pelvis that articulates with the head of the femur to
form the hip joint

116
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Femur
OR
Thigh bones

A

largest bones in the body
The head of the femur articulates with the acetabulum
(hip socket).

117
Q

Femoral neck

A

is the narrow area just below the

head of the femur.

118
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Patella
OR
Kneecap

A

is the bony anterior portion of the knee.

119
Q

Popliteal

A

describes the posterior
space behind the knee where the ligaments,
vessels, and muscles related to this joint are located

120
Q

Cruciate ligaments

A

make possible the movements of
the knee. These are known as the anterior and posterior
cruciate ligaments because they are shaped like a
cross.

121
Q

Tibia
OR
Shinbone

A

is

the larger anterior weight-bearing bone of the lower leg.

122
Q

Fibula

A

smaller of the two bones in the lower leg

123
Q

Tarsal

A

seven short ones make up the ankles {similar to the bones of the wrist}

124
Q

Malleous

A

is a rounded bony
projection on the tibia and fibula on the sides of each
ankle joint (plural, malleoli).

125
Q

Talus

A

is the ankle bone that

articulates with the tibia and fibula

126
Q

Calcaneus
OR
Heel bone

A

largest of the tarsal bones

127
Q

Metatarsals

A

five make up the part of the foot where the toes are attached

128
Q

Chiropractor

A

holds a Doctor
of Chiropractic (DC) degree and specializes in the
manipulative treatment of disorders originating from
misalignment of the spine

129
Q

Manipulative treatment

A

involves manually adjusting the positions of the bones

130
Q

orthopedic surgeon

A

is a physician who specializes
in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders
involving the bones, joints, and muscles

131
Q

osteopath

A

holds a Doctor of
Osteopathy (DO) degree and uses traditional forms
of medical treatment in addition to specializing in
treating health problems by spinal manipulation

132
Q

Podiatrist

A

holds a Doctor of
Podiatry (DP) or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM)
degree and specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders
of the foot

133
Q

Pod-

A

foot

134
Q

-Iatrist

A

specialist

135
Q

Rheumatologist

A

is a physician
who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of
arthritis and disorders such as osteoporosis, fibromyalgia,
and tendinitis that are characterized by inflammation
in the joints and connective tissues.

136
Q

Ankylosis

A

is the loss or absence of
mobility in a joint due to disease, injury, or a surgical
procedure

137
Q

Arthrosclerosis

A

is stiffness

of the joints, especially in the elderly

138
Q

Bursitis

A

is an inflammation of a bursa

139
Q

Chondromalacia

A

abnormal softening of cartilage

140
Q

Chondroma

A

tumor derived from cartilage cells

141
Q

Costochronditis

A

is an
inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the
sternum

142
Q

Hallux valgus
OR
Bunion

A

is an abnormal enlargement of the joint at the
base of the great toe (hallux means big toe, and valgus
means bent).

143
Q

valgus

A

bent

144
Q

hallux

A

big toe

145
Q

Hemarthrosis

A

is blood withinThis
condition is frequently due to a joint injury. It
also can occur spontaneously in patients taking
blood-thinning medications or those having a blood
clotting disorder such as hemophilia
a joint

146
Q

Polymyalgia rheumatica

A

is a geriatric inflammatory disorder of
the muscles and joints characterized by pain and
stiffness in the neck, shoulders, upper arms, and hips
and thighs

147
Q

Rheumatism

A

an obsolete term for arthritis and other
disorders causing pain in the joints and supporting
tissue.

148
Q

Sprain

A

when a ligament that connects bones to a joint is wrenched or torn

149
Q

Synovitis

A

is inflammation of the
synovial membrane that results in swelling and pain of
the affected joint
This condition can be
caused by arthritis, trauma, infection, or irritation
produced by damaged cartilage.

150
Q

Luxation
OR
Dislocation

A

is the total displacement of a bone from its joint

151
Q

Subluxation

A

is the partial

displacement of a bone from its joint.

152
Q

Osteoarthritis
OR
Wear and tear arthritis

A

OA is known as a degenerative joint disease because it
is characterized by the wearing away of the articular
cartilage within the joints. Degenerative means the
breaking down or impairment of a body part.
n It is also characterized by hypertrophy of bone and the
formation of osteophytes (OSS-tee-oh-fites), also
known as bone spurs

153
Q

osteophytes

A

bone spurs

154
Q

Spondylosis
OR
Spinal osteoarthritis

A

This degenerative disorder can

cause the loss of normal spinal structure and function

155
Q

Gouty arthritis

A

characterized by deposits of uric acid in the joints

156
Q

Uric acid

A

is a by-product that is normally
excreted by the kidneys. Gout develops when
excess uric acid, which is present in the blood, forms
crystals in the joints of the feet and legs.

157
Q 
Herniated disk
OR
Slipped
OR
Ruptured disk
A

is the breaking apart of an
intervertebral disk that results in pressure on spinal
nerve roots

158
Q

Lumbago
OR
Lower back pain

A

pain in the lumbar region of the spine

159
Q

Spondyl/o

A

vertebrae

160
Q

-listhesis

A

slipping

161
Q

spina bifida

A

congenital birth defect, occurs when spinal cord fails to close completely around spinal cord

162
Q

spina

A

pertaining to spine

163
Q

bifida

A

split

164
Q

kyph

A

hump

165
Q

kyphosis

A

is an abnormal increase in the
outward curvature of the thoracic spine as viewed
from the side

166
Q

lord

A

bent backward

167
Q

scoli

A

curved

168
Q

Fibrous dysplasia

A

is a bone disorder
of unknown cause that destroys normal bone
structure and replaces it with fibrous (scarlike) tissue.
This leads to uneven growth, brittleness, and deformity
of the affected bones.

169
Q

osteomyelitis

A

is an

inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone

170
Q

talipes

A

clubfoot

171
Q

Primary bone cancer

A

is a relatively rare malignant

tumor that originates in a bone

172
Q

Secondary bone cancer

A

describes tumors that
have metastasized (spread) to bones from other organs
such as the breasts and lungs.

173
Q

-penia

A

deficiency

174
Q

Compression fracture

A

also known as a vertebral
crush fracture, occurs when the bone is pressed
together (compressed) on itself. These fractures are
sometimes caused by the spontaneous collapse of
weakened vertebrae or can be due to an injury. This
results in pain, loss of height, and development of the
spinal curvature known as dowager’s hump.

175
Q

closed fracture

A

is one in which the bone is broken,

but there is no open wound in the skin

176
Q

open fracture

A

is one in which the bone is broken and there is

an open wound in the skin

177
Q

Comminuted fracture

A

is one in
which the bone is splintered or crushed. Comminuted
means crushed into small pieces.

178
Q

oblique fracture

A

at an angle across a bone

179
Q

pathological fracture

A

weakened bone breaks under normal strain

180
Q

spiral fracture

A

bone has been twisted apart

181
Q

stress fracture

A

which is an overuse injury, is a small

crack in the bone

182
Q

Transverse fracture

A

straight across the bone

183
Q

-desis

A

bind, tie together

184
Q

-lysis

A

loosening or setting free
OR
breaking down or destruction

185
Q

-clasis

A

break

186
Q

Percutaneous

A

performed through the skin

187
Q

Crepitation

A

is the grating sound heard when the ends of a
broken bone move together. This term also describes
the crackling sound heard in lungs affected with
pneumonia and the clicking sound heard in the
movements of some joints.

188
Q

embolus

A

is any
foreign matter circulating in the blood that can
become lodged and block the blood vessel

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