Exercises 2 Flashcards
diagnostic procedures that would be performed - torn muscle
myorrhaphy
diagnostic procedures that would be performed - osteoarthritis of the hip
total hip replacement
diagnostic procedures that would be performed - osteoporosis
bone mineral density
diagnostic procedures that would be performed - diagnosis of muscular dystrophy
muscle biopsy
diagnostic procedures that would be performed - ganglion
ganglionectomy
diagnostic procedures that would be performed - defect in the cranium
cranioplasty
diagnostic procedures that would be performed - torn medial meniscus
chondroplasty
diagnostic procedures that would be performed - scoliosis
spondylodesis
diagnostic procedures that would be performed - Potts # (potts fracture, fracture of lower part of the fibula & of the malleolus of the tibia.
ORIF open reduction internal fixation
diagnostic procedures that would be performed - rheumatoid arthritis (R) wrist
arthrodesis
Arthroplasty describes
surgical reconstruction of a joint
A bone marrow tumour is termed
myeloma
When weight lifters exercise regularly, their muscles become stronger and the increase in muscular size is due to
hypertrophy
What is it called when one side of the bone is fractured, the other is bent?
A greenstick fracture is
Posterior curvature of the thoracic region is
kyphosis
Intermittent cramping pain due to ischaemia
claudication
Compression of the median nerve in the wrist is
carpal tunnel syndrome
Slowly progressive disease characterised by bone destruction and abnormal bone repair is
osteitis deformans
Form of arthritis which may follow a salmonella infection
reactive arthritis
A bunion occurs in
hallux valgus
The musculoskeletal system is made up of two systems which are?
skeletal system (bones & joints) and skeletal muscle system (voluntary muscles)
What is the name of the medical specialty concerned with the preservation, restoration & development of form & function of the musculoskeletal system?
orthopaedics
What is the name of a specialist surgeon who treats bone & joint disorders?
orthopaedic surgeon
What is the name of a specialist physician who primarily treats joint diseases?
Rheumatologist
Name the tough, cord-like tissue which attach muscle to bones, allowing the muscles to pull on bones & connect bone to bone/
tendons
Name the long, fibrous straps of connective tissue that join bones to other bones at joints?
ligaments
Name the protective, flexible, gel-like substance lining the joints & intervertebral discs?
cartilage - it supports bones & protects them where they rub against each other.
Name the site where two or more bones are joined together?
joints
Name the mineralized connective tissue containing calcium phosphate?
bones - Calcium phosphate gives bones their firmness & other minerals & collagen which is stretchy.
