Chapter 6 - Medical Words Flashcards

1
Q

Hip socket

A

acetabulum

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2
Q

Defect in the formation of cartilage causing dwarfism

A

achondroplasia

a-kon-drow-plasia

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3
Q

Abnormal condition of stiffening of a joint

A

ankylosis

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4
Q

Pad like sac between muscles, tendons, and bones for cushioning

A

bursa

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5
Q

Abnormal condition cause by compression of the median nerve by the carpal ligament due to injury, trauma, or repetitive movement ________ __________ __________.

A

carpal tunnel syndrome

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6
Q

Process of holding or fastening in a fixed position

A

fixation

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7
Q

Knock-knee: _____ ______

A

genu valgum

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8
Q

bowleg: ______ ________

A

genu varum

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9
Q

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

A

gout

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10
Q

Condition of exaggerated thoracic curvature

A

kyphosis

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11
Q

Condition of exaggerated lumbar curvature

A

lordosis

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12
Q

Cartilaginous structure found in the knee joint

A

meniscus

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13
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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

A

osteoporosis

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14
Q

Manipulative or surgical process used to correct a fracture

A

reduction

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15
Q

Chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the joints, stiffness, pain, and swelling, which may result in crippling deformities- __________ ______________

A

rheumatoid arthritis

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16
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Abnormal condition that can occur in children; caused by a lack of vitamin D

A

rickets

17
Q

An abnormal condition of a lateral curvature of the spine

A

scoliosis

18
Q

Surgery to permanently bind/connect to or more vertebrae in the spine

A

spondylodesis

19
Q

A traumatic injury to the tendons, muscles, or ligaments around a joint characterized by pain, swelling, and discoloration

A

sprain

20
Q

Sharp or pointed projection, as on a bone, i.e. heep or great toe

A

spur

21
Q

Process of drawing or pulling on bones or muscles to relieve displacement and facilitate healing

A

traction

22
Q

Diseases and diso rd does involving locomotor structures of the body

A

orthopedics