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Chapter 3 Flashcards

The Skeletal System

1
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What are the 8 main structures of the skeletal system?

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bones, bone marrow, cartilage, joints, ligaments, synovial membranes, synovial fluid, bursae

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The process of bone formation

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ossification

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3
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What is the function of osteoclasts?

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to break down old or damaged bone

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What is the function of osteoblasts?

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to rebuild bone

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5
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What type of tissue makes up bone?

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connective tissue

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oste

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bone

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peri-

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surrounding

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-um

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noun ending

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9
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The tough, fibrous tissue that forms the outermost covering of bone

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Periosteum

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

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Compact bone (aka cortical bone)

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The porous part of bone found in the ends and inner portions of long bones as well as in the pelvic bones, ribs, and vertebrae of the spinal column

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Spongy bone (aka cancellous bone)

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12
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Where is red bone marrow often located?

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spongy bone

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13
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Name 2 examples of long bones

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Femur, humerus

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14
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The central cavity located in the shaft of long bones, where it is surrounded by compact bone.

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the medullary cavity

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15
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Where is red and yellow bone marrow stored?

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the medullary cavity

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16
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What does medullary mean?

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pertaining to the inner section

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17
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end-

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within

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18
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The tissue that lines the medullary cavity

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the endosteum

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19
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What does hemopoietic mean? (aka hematopoietic)

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pertaining to the formation of red blood cells

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hem/o

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blood

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-poietic

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pertaining to the formation

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22
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A hemopoietic tissue that makes red blood cells, hemoglobin, white blood cells, and thrombocytes

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red bone marrow

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23
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A fat storage area

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yellow bone marrow

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The smooth, rubbery, blue-white connective tissue that acts as a shock absorber between bones and makes up flexible parts of the skeleton

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cartilage

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25
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Definition of articulate

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come together

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This covers the surfaces of bones where they come together to make smooth joint movement possible and protects the bones from rubbing against each other

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Articular cartilage

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

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the meniscus

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28
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The shaft of a long bone

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diaphysis

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29
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The wider ends of long bones

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epiphyses

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30
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The end of the bone located nearest to the midline of the body

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proximal epiphysis

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The end of the bone located farthest away from the midine of the body

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distal epiphysis

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32
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An opening in a bone through which blood vessels, nerves, and ligaments pass

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foramen

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33
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The spinal cord passes through the ___________ of the occipital bone at the base of the skull

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foramen magnum

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34
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A normal projection on the surface of a bone that most commonly serves as an attachment for a muscle or tendon

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process

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35
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The bony projection located on the temporal bones just behind the ears

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mastoid process

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36
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The place of union between 2 or more bones

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joints (aka articulations)

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37
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3 types of joints

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fibrous, cartilaginous, synovial

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38
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Consisting of inflexible layers of dense connective tissue, these hold the bones tightly together

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fibrous joints (aka sutures)

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39
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The flexible soft spots that allow the passage of an infant through the birth canal

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fontanelles (aka soft spots)

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40
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What type of tissue are fontanelles?

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fibrous joints

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41
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These types of joints allow only slight movement and consist of bones connected entirely by cartilage

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cartilaginous joints

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42
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The cartilaginous joint, located in the pelvis, allows some movement to facilitate childbirth

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pubic symphysis

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Type of joint created where 2 bones articulate to permit a variety of motions

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synovial joint

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44
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2 types of synovial joints and the difference between the two

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BALL-AND-SOCKET joints (hips and shoulders) allow wide range of movement in many directions while HINGE joints allow movement primarily in one direction or plane

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45
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The 5 components of synovial joints

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synovial capsule, synovial membrane, synovial fluid, ligaments, bursae

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

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synovial capsule

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47
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This lines the synovial capsule and secretes synovial fluid

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synovial membrane

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48
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Acts as a lubricant to make the smooth movement of a joint possible

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synovial fluid

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49
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Bands of fibrous tissue that form joints by connecting one bone to another bone or by joining a bone to cartilage

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ligaments

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50
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A fibrous sac that acts as a cushion to ease movement in areas that are subject to friction

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bursa

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51
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The skeleton is divided into what two skeletal systems for descriptive purposes?

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Axial Skeleton, Appendicular Skeleton

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52
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What does the axial skeleton protect?

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The major organs of the nervous, respiratory, and circulatory systems

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53
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What does the appendicular skeleton protect?

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the organs of digestion, excretion, and reproduction

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54
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What are the 2 parts of the appendicular sketeton?

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The upper and lower extremities

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55
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What does the skull consist of?

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Cranium bones (8), face bones (14), middle ear (6)

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56
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crani

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skull

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57
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What is made up of 8 bones and protects the brain?

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the cranium

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58
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The anterior portion of the cranium that forms the forehead.

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frontal bone

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59
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2 of the largest bones of the skull the form most of the roof and upper sides of the cranium

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parietal bones

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60
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Forms the back part of the skull and base of the cranium

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occipital bone

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61
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Form the sides and base of the cranium

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temporal bones

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62
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Define meatus

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the external opening of a canal

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63
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The opening of the external auditory canal of the outer ear

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external auditory meatus

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64
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This , wedge -shaped bone at the base of the skull makes contact with all the other cranial bones

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sphenoid bone

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65
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Light, spongy bone located at the rood and sides of the nose

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ethmoid bone

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66
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orbit

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the bony socket that surrounds and protects each eyeball

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67
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What are the smallest bones in the human body and where are they located?

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the auditory ossicles located in the middle ear

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68
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What are the names of the 3 auditory ossicles?

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malleus, incus, and stapes

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69
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Form the upper part of the bridge of the nose

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nasal bones

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70
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AKA cheekbones, articulate with frontal bone

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zygomatic bones

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71
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form most of the upper jaw

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maxillary bones (aka maxillae or maxilla-singular)

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72
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Form the anterior part of the hard palate of the mouth and floor of the nose

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palatine bones

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73
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Make up part of the orbit at the inner angle

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lacrimal bones

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74
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Thin, scroll-like bones that form part of the interior of the nose

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interior conchae

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75
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Nasal septum

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the cartilage wall that divides the 2 nasal cavities

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76
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Forms the base for the nasal septum

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the Vomer bone

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77
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The only movable bone of the skull

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mandible (aka jawbone)

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78
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How is the mandile attached to the skull?

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the temporomandibular joint

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79
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The bony structure that protects the heart and lungs

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the thoracic cavity aka ribcage

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80
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Costals

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ribs

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81
Q

How many ribs are there?

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12 pairs

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82
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The 1st seven pairs of ribs that attach anteriorly to the sternum

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true ribs

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83
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Ribs 8-10 that anteriorly to cartilage that connects them to the sternum

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false ribs

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84
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Ribs 11 & 12 that are only attached posteriorly to the vertebrae

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floating ribs

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85
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The 3 parts of the sternum (breastbone)

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manubrium, body, xiphoid process

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86
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The shoulders form the ______ which supports the arms and hands.

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pectoral girdle (aka shoulder girdle)

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A slender bone that connects the manubrium to the scapula

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clavicle (aka collar bone)

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88
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aka shoulder blade

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scapula

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89
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The extension of the scapula that forms the high point of the shoulder

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acromion

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90
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The bone of the upper arm

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humerus

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91
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The smaller and shorter bone of the forearm that runs up the thumb side.

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Radius (“rad man”)

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92
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The larger and longer bone of the forearm that forms part of the elbow joint

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ulna

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93
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The funny bone

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the olecranon process

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94
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The bones that form the wrist

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carpals (8)

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95
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The carpals form this where nerves and tendons pass through

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carpal tunnel

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96
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The 5 bones that form the palms of the hand

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metacarpals

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97
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The 14 bones of the fingers/toes

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phalanges

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98
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the 3 parts of the four fingers (in to out)

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proximal phalanx, middle phalanx, distal phalanx

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the 2 parts of the thumb (in to out)

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Proximal phalanx, distal phalanx

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100
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This protects the spinal cord and supports the head and body

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the spinal column (aka vertebral column)

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101
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How many vertebrae make up the spinal cord?

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26

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102
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The solid anterior portion of the vertebra

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the boy of the vertebra

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103
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The posterior portion of the vertebra

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lamina (plural laminae)

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104
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The opening in the middle of the vertebra that allows the spinal cord to pass through.

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vertebral foramen

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105
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These are made of cartilage and separate and cushion the vertebrae from each other

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intervertebral disks

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106
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The 5 types of vertebrae and their respective numbers

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Cervical (C1-C7), Thoracic (T1-T12), Lumbar (L1-L5), Sacrum, Coccyx

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107
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What protects the internal organs, supports the lower extremities, and contacts the sacrum, coccyx, and pelvic girdle?

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the pelvis

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108
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The 3 parts of the pelvic girdle

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ilium, pubis, ischium

109
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The broad, blade-shaped bone that formss the back and sides of the pubic bone

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ilium

110
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The slightly movable articulation between the sacrum and posterior portion of the ilium

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the sacroiliac

111
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sacr/o

A

sacrum

112
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ili

A

ilium

113
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-ac

A

pertaining to

114
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Forms the lower posterior portion of the pubic bone, bears the weight when sitting

A

ischium

115
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Forms the anterior portion of the pubic bone, located just below the urinary bladder

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pubis

116
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Symphysis

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a place where 2 bones are closely joined

117
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The cartilaginous joint that unites the left and right pubic bones

A

the pubic symphasis

118
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What are the pubic bones

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the ilium, ischium, and pubis fused together by the pubic symphasis after a child matures

119
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The large circular cavity in each side of the pelvis that articulates with the head of the femur to form the hip joint

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the acetabulum (aka hip socket)

120
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The largest bones in the body

A

the femur (aka thigh bones)

121
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This part of the femur articulates with the acetabulum

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the head of the femur

122
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Narrow area just below the head of the femur

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femoral neck

123
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The bony anterior portion of the knee

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the patella (aka kneecap)

124
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the term used to describe the posterior space behind where the ligaments, vessels, and muscles related to this joint are located

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popliteal

125
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These make movement of the knee possible

A

the cruciate ligaments (anterior and posterior)

126
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The larger weight-bearing bone of the lower leg

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the tibia (aka shinbone)

127
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The smaller bone of the lower leg

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the fibula (“you must be fibbing”)

128
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Joints that connect the lower leg and foot and make movements possible

A

ankles

129
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Bones that make up the ankes

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tarsals (7)

130
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A round bony projection on each side of the tibia and fibula on the sides of each ankle joint

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malleolus (pleural malleoli)

131
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the ankle bone that articulates with the tibia and fibula

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the talus

132
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the largest of the tarsal bones

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the calcaneus (aka heel bone)

133
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The part of the foot to which toes are attached

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metatarsals

134
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the toes

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phalanges

135
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Holds a DC degree and specializes in the manipulative treatment of disorders originating of the spine

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Chiropractor

136
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Holds a DO and uses traditional forms of medical treatment in addition to specializing in treating health problems by spinal manipulation

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Osteopath

137
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Osteopathy

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the medical practice done by osteopaths; or any bone disease

138
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Specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the foot

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Podiatrist

139
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A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and disorders such as OP, fibromyalgia, and tendinitis that are characterized by inflammation in the joints and connective tissue

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rheumatologist

140
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ankly

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crooked, bent, or stiff

141
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The loss of absence of mobility in a joint due to disease, injury, or a surgical procedure

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Ankylosis

142
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capsul

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little box

143
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Painful ankylosis of the shoulder

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Adhesive capsulitis (aka frozen shoulder)

144
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arthr/o

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joint

145
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-sclerosis

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abnormal hardening

146
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Stiffness in the joints

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Arthrosclerosis

147
Q

a fluid-filled sac behind the knee

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a Baker’s cyst (aka popliteal cyst). Usually from excess synovial fluid

148
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bursitis

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an inflammation of the bursa

149
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chondr/o

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cartilage

150
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-malacia

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abnormal softening

151
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Chondromalacia

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the abnormal softening of cartilage

152
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cost/o

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rib

153
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Costochondritis

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inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum

154
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Hallux valgus

A

(aka bunion) an abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe

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Hemarthrosis

A

blood within a joint

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Q

poly-

A

many

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Q

my

A

muscle

158
Q

-algia

A

pain

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Q

Polymyalgia rheumatica

A

an inflammatory disorder of the muscles and joints characterized by pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulders, upper arms, hips and thighs.

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Q

sprain

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

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Q

synovitis

A

inflammation of the synovial membrane that results in swelling and pain of the affected joint

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Q

synov

A

synovial membrane

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Q

Dislocation

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(aka luxation) the TOTAL displacement of a bone from its joint

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Subluxation

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the PARTIAL displacement of a bone from its joint

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Arthritis

A

an inflammatory condition of one or more joints

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AKA wear-and tear arthritis or DJD, it is characterized by the wearing away of the articular cartilage within the joints and is commonly associated with aging

A

osteoarthritis

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Q

Osteophytes

A

bone spurs

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Q

spondyl

A

vertebrae

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Q

-osis

A

abnormal condition or disease

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Q

spondylosis

A

(aka spinal osteoarthritis) degenerative d/o where there is loss of normal spinal structure and function

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Q

Gout

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a type of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints

172
Q

RA

A

Rheumatoid arthritis- a chronic autoimmune d/o in which the joints and some organs are attacked

173
Q

Ankylosing

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the progressive stiffening of a joint or joints

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Q

A form of RA that primarily causes inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae

A

ankylosing spondylitis

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Q

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

A

herniated disk (aka slipped or ruptured disk)

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Q

Lumb

A

lumbar

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Q

-ago

A

diseased condition

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Q

Lumbago

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(aka low back pain) pain of the lumbar region of the spine

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Q

-listhesis

A

slipping

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Q

The forward slipping movement of the body of one of the lower lumbar vertebrae on the vertebra or sacrum below it

A

Spondylolisthesis

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Q

Spina

A

pertaining to the spine

182
Q

Bifida

A

split

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Q

A congenital defect that occurs during early pregnancy when the spinal cord canal fails to close completely around the spinal cord.

A

Spina bifida

184
Q

An abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine

A

kyphosis (aka humpback or dowager’s hump)

185
Q

kyph

A

hump

186
Q

An abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine

A

Lordosis (aka swayback)

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Q

lord

A

bent backward

188
Q

An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

A

scoliosis

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Q

scoli

A

curved

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Q

An area of bone tissue death caused by insufficient blood flow

A

Avascular necrosis (aka osteonecrosis)

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Q

A malformation of the skull due to the premature closure of the cranial sutures

A

craniostenosis

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Q

An inflammation of bone

A

Osteitis (aka ostitis)

193
Q

An abnormal softening of bones in adults usually caused by a defiency in calcium, vit d, or phosphate

A

osteomalacia (aka adult rickets)

194
Q

An inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone

A

osteomyelitis

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Q

A chronic bone disease of unknown cause characterized by the abnormal breakdown of bone followed by abnormal bone formation

A

Paget’s disease

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Q

An inflammation of the periosteum

A

periostitis

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Q

A deficiency dz occurring in children characterized by defective bone growth resulting from lack of vit D

A

Rickets

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Q

A condition resulting from the failure of the bones of the limbs to grow to appropriate length

A

Short stature (aka dwarfism)

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Q

A congenital deformity of the foot involving the talus

A

talipes (clubfoot)

200
Q

A malignant tumor that originates in bone

A

Primary bone cancer

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Q

A tumor that occurs in the bones of the upper arm, legs pevis, or rib that peaks between ages 10-20

A

Ewing’s sarcoma

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Q

Tumors that have metastasized to bones from other organs

A

Secondary bone cancer

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Q

A type of cancer that occurs in blood-making cells found in the red bone marrow

A

myeloma

204
Q

A benign bony projection covered with cartilage

A

osteochondroma (aka exostosis)

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Q

por

A

small opening

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Q

A loss of bone density and an increase in bone porosity that is associated with aging

A

osteoporosis

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Q

-penia

A

deficiency

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Q

Thinner-than-average bone density associated with aging, smoking, drinking, lack of calcium or calories

A

Osteopenia

209
Q

What 3 types of fractures is related to osteoporosis?

A
  1. compression fracture
  2. Colles’ fracture
  3. Osteoporotic hip fracture
210
Q

Occurs when the bone is pressed together on itself and can result in pain, loss of height, and a dowager’s hump.

A

compression fracture (vertebral crush fracture)

211
Q

Fracture that occurs at the lower end of the radius when a person tries to stop a fall by landing on the hand

A

Colles’ fracture (fractured wrist)

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Q

Fracture

A

broken bone

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Q

Closed fracture (simple or complete)

A

broken bone with no open wound

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Q

Open fracture (compound)

A

broken bone and open wound

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Q

Comminuted fracture

A

bone is splintered or crushed

216
Q

Greenstick fracture (incomplete)

A

bone is bent and only partially broken

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Q

oblique fracture

A

break is at angle

218
Q

pathologic fracture

A

weakened bone breaks under normal strain

219
Q

spiral fracture

A

bone has been twisted apart

220
Q

stress fracture

A

overuse injury, small crack from chronic excessive impact.

221
Q

transverse fracture

A

break straight across bone

222
Q

Fat embolus

A

can form when a long bone is fractured and fat cells from yellow bone marrow are released into the blood

223
Q

embolus

A

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

224
Q

the grating sound heard when the ends of a broken bone move together

A

crepitation (aka crepitus)

225
Q

Callus

A

A bulging deposit around the area of a break of the bone as it heals; also a thickening of the skin caused by repeated rubbing

226
Q

Radiograph

A

x-ray

227
Q

The visual examination of the internal structure of a joint

A

arthroscopy

228
Q

A diagnostic test that may be necessary after abnormal types or numbers of red or while blood cells are found in a CBC

A

a bone marrow biopsy

229
Q

The use of a syringe to withdraw tissue from the red bone marrow

A

bone marrow aspiration

230
Q

Used to image soft tissue structures

A

magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

231
Q

Used to determine losses or changes in bone density

A

bone density testing (BDT)

232
Q

Screening test where sound waves are used to take measurements of the calcaneus

A

ultrasonic bone density testing

233
Q

A low-exposure radiographic measurement of the spine and hips to measure bone density

A

dual x-ray absorptiometry (DXA)

234
Q

Used to treat certain types of cancers such as leukemia and lymphomas

A

bone marrow transplant (BMT)

235
Q

allogenic

A

originating within another

236
Q

Type of BMT that uses healthy bone marrow cells from a compatible donor

A

Allogenic BMT

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Q

Type of BMT where patient uses own bone marrow cells that have been treated

A

autologous BMT

238
Q

A mechanical appliance which is designed to correct impaired limb function

A

orthotic

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Q

A substitute for a diseased or missing body part

A

prosthesis

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Q

-desis

A

to bind, tie together (“deez nuts”)

241
Q

The surgical fusion of 2 bones to stiffen a joint

A

Arthrodesis (“Deez nuts) aka surgical ankylosis

242
Q

The surgical loosening of an ankylosed joint

A

Arthrolysis

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Q

-lysis

A

loosening or setting free but can also mean patholgic state or therapeutic procedure)

244
Q

A minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of the interior of a joint

A

arthroscopic surgery

245
Q

The surgical repair of damaged cartilage

A

chondroplasty

246
Q

The surgical removal of a synovial membrane from a joint

A

synovectomy

247
Q

Arthroplasty

A

the surgical repair of a damaged joint or surgical placement of an artifical joint.

248
Q

The prosthesis that is used for a joint replacement

A

implant

249
Q

Describe the difference between a THR and hip resurfacing.

A

In a THR/THA, the head of the femur is removed and replaced with a metal ball while in hip resurfacing, instead of removing the head of the femur, a metal cap is placed over it. In both procedures a lining is fitted in to the acetabulum.

250
Q

The replacement of a worn or failed implant

A

revision surgery

251
Q

percutaneous

A

performed through the skin

252
Q

Performed to treat a herniated intervertebral disk

A

percutaneous diskectomy

253
Q

Performed to treat op-related compression fxs

A

percutaneous vertebroplasty

254
Q

The surgical removal of a lamina or posterior portion of a vertebra

A

laminectomy

255
Q

A technique to immobilize part of the spine by joining together 2 or more vertebrae

A

spinal fusion

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Q

The surgical removal of a portion of the skull

A

craniectomy

257
Q

A surgical incision or opening into the skull

A

craniotomy

258
Q

Cranioplasty

A

the surgical repair of the skull

259
Q

Osteoclasis

A

the surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity

260
Q

Ostectomy

A

the surgical removal of bone

261
Q

Osteorrhaphy

A

the surgical suturing, or wiring together, of bones

262
Q

osteotomy

A

the surgical cutting of a bone

263
Q

Periosteotomy

A

an incision through the periosteum to the bone

264
Q

The attempted realignment of the bone involved in a fracture or joint dislocation

A

(aka manipulation) Closed reduction

265
Q

Surgery used when a closed reduction is not possible

A

open reduction

266
Q

The act of holding, suturing, or fastening the bone in a fixed position with strapping or a cast

A

Immobilization

267
Q

A pulling force exerted on a limb in a distal direction in an effort to return the bone or joint to normal alignment

A

traction

268
Q

A fracture treatment where pins are placed through the skin and bone so an external appliance can hold the bone in place during healing. (removed)

A

external fixation

269
Q

A fracture treatment in which plates or pins are placed directly into the bone to hold broken pieces in place. (not usually removed)

A

internal fixation (aka open reduction internal fixation ORIF)

Medical Terminology for Health Professions (9 decks)

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