Chapters 9 and 18: Musculoskeletal Conditions Flashcards
A decrease in size of an organ or tissue; wasting
Atrophy
Hard, rigid tissue that forms the skeleton.
Bone
The inner layer of the two main layers of the skin.
Dermis
The outer layer of the two main layers of skin.
Epidermis
Relating to the skin.
Integumentary
The point where two or more bones connect, allowing for movement.
Joint
Fibrous connective tissue that attaches bone to bone.
Ligament
Type of soft tissue composed of cells that can contract and produce movement.
Muscle
The layer of tissue that underlies the skin
Subcutaneous Tissue
Fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.
Tendon
Medical device, often used after hip surgery or other procedures, to prevent the legs from moving inward.
Abduction Pillow
Surgical removal of a limb.
Amputation
Someone who has had an amputation.
Amputee
Degenerative joint disease, in which the tissues in the joint break down over time.
Osteoarthritis
Chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disease that mostly affects joints.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
A fixed tightening of muscle, tendons, ligaments, or skin.
Contracture
The body’s natural response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain.
Inflammation
A break in the upper part of the thigh bone (femur), near the hip joint.
Hip Fracture
Surgical procedure where a damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial joint (prosthesis) to relieve pain and improve function.
Hip Replacement
Surgical procedure to replace the knee joint.
Knee Replacement
You must not put any weight on the affected leg or foot and should avoid touching the ground with it.
NWB: Non-Weight Bearing
Decrease in the thickness or amount of bone tissue.
Osteoporosis
Still having pain and/or feeling where a limb has been removed.
Phantom Pain / Sensation
Device designed to replace a missing part of the body or to make a part of the body work better.
Prosthesis
