Chapter 7 - Musculoskeletal Flashcards
1
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ankylosis
A
fixation of a joint in a bent position, usually resulting from a disease
2
Q
arthrogram
A
x-ray of a join
3
Q
craniotomy
A
incision into the skull
4
Q
brachiocephalic
A
related to both the arm and the head
5
Q
cervicodynia
A
neck pain
6
Q
chondroplasty
A
surgical repair of cartilage
7
Q
fibroma
A
benign tumor in fibrous tissue
8
Q
humeroscapular
A
relates to both humerus and scapula
9
Q
ischiodynia
A
pain in the ischium
10
Q
maxillofacial
A
pertains to the jaws and face
11
Q
metacarpectomy
A
excision of a metacarpal
12
Q
myelocyst
A
cyst that develops in bone marrow
13
Q
osteoarthritis
A
arthritis characterized by erosion of cartilage and bone, and joint pain
14
Q
patellectomy
A
excision of the patella
15
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sternodynia
A
sternum pain
