Chapter 3 Flashcards
1
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Osteomalacia
A
The softening of bone.
2
Q
Ligament
A
Connective Tissue that binds “BONE” to “BONE”
3
Q
Ambulatory
A
“ABLE” to walk
4
Q
Tenectomy
A
“Excision” of the tendon
5
Q
Myasthenia
A
Muscle weakness
6
Q
Tonus
A
Muscle tone
7
Q
Osteosarcoma
A
Malignant tumor of bone arising from connective tissue
8
Q
Osteoblasts
A
“Bone cells” that form “bone tissue”
9
Q
Orthopedic
A
Branch of surgery dealing with the skeletal system
10
Q
Maxillary
A
Pertaining to the upper jaw
11
Q
Reduction
A
The correction of a fracture
12
Q
Polydactyly
A
Condition of many toes
13
Q
Spondylitis
A
Inflammation of the vertebrae
14
Q
Compact Bone
A
Hard, dense, bone tissue that forms the outer layer of bone
15
Q
Gait
A
“MANNER” of walking
