Diseases Of The Musculoskeletal System KEY TERMS Flashcards
What is Arthrodesis?
A surgical procedure that fuses two or more bones together.
What is Arthroplasty?
A surgical procedure to restore the function of a joint.
What does Cancellous refer to?
A type of bone that is spongy and porous.
What does Cholinergic mean?
Relating to or denoting nerve cells in which acetylcholine acts as a neurotransmitter.
What does Congenital mean?
A condition that is present at birth.
What is Crepitus?
A crackling or popping sound in joints.
What are Cruciate ligaments?
Ligaments in the knee that cross each other.
What is Diaphysis?
The shaft or central part of a long bone.
What does Endochondral mean?
A type of bone development that occurs from cartilage.
What is Epiphysis?
The end part of a long bone, initially growing separately from the shaft.
What does Luxation mean?
The dislocation of a joint.
What is Myopathy?
A disease that affects muscle tissue.
What is Myositis?
Inflammation of muscle tissue.
What is the Neuromuscular junction?
The synapse between a motor neuron and a muscle fiber.
What is Osteotomy?
A surgical procedure that involves cutting a bone.
What is Panosteitis?
A condition characterized by inflammation of the long bones.
What is a Sarcomere?
The basic unit of striated muscle tissue.
