Chapter 6 - Medical Words Flashcards
Hip socket
acetabulum
Defect in the formation of cartilage causing dwarfism
achondroplasia
a-kon-drow-plasia
Abnormal condition of stiffening of a joint
ankylosis
Pad like sac between muscles, tendons, and bones for cushioning
bursa
Abnormal condition cause by compression of the median nerve by the carpal ligament due to injury, trauma, or repetitive movement ________ __________ __________.
carpal tunnel syndrome
Process of holding or fastening in a fixed position
fixation
Knock-knee: _____ ______
genu valgum
bowleg: ______ ________
genu varum
Hereditary metabolic disease that is a form of acute arthritis, marked by joint inflammation, excessive amounts of uric acid in the blood and usually affects the great toe
gout
Condition of exaggerated thoracic curvature
kyphosis
Condition of exaggerated lumbar curvature
lordosis
Cartilaginous structure found in the knee joint
meniscus
Abnormal condition characterized by a decrease in the density of bones, decreasing their strength and causing fragile bones, which can result in fractures, most common in women after menopause
osteoporosis
Manipulative or surgical process used to correct a fracture
reduction
Chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the joints, stiffness, pain, and swelling, which may result in crippling deformities- __________ ______________
rheumatoid arthritis
Abnormal condition that can occur in children; caused by a lack of vitamin D
rickets
An abnormal condition of a lateral curvature of the spine
scoliosis
Surgery to permanently bind/connect to or more vertebrae in the spine
spondylodesis
A traumatic injury to the tendons, muscles, or ligaments around a joint characterized by pain, swelling, and discoloration
sprain
Sharp or pointed projection, as on a bone, i.e. heep or great toe
spur
Process of drawing or pulling on bones or muscles to relieve displacement and facilitate healing
traction
Diseases and diso rd does involving locomotor structures of the body
orthopedics
