Good to know TERMS Flashcards
aseptic necrosis
bone condition that results from poor blood supply to an area of bone, causing localized bone death
subchondral bone
layer of bone just below the cartilage in a joint
sub-
below
-chondral
cartilage
diarthrodial joint
one where adjoining bone ends are covered with a thin cartilaginous sheet and joined by a joint capsule lined by a synovial membrane, secreting synovial fluid
osteophytes
thickened bone ends
systemic
affects ENTIRE body
Synovitis
inflammation of synovial membrane that lines joint capsules
Crepitus
crunching/popping of joints
gelling
periods of inactivity
TMJ
temporal mandibular joint; connects jaw to skull
rheumatoid nodules
firm lumps that develop under the skin
prehensile
capable of grasping
Ankylosis
lack of joint mobility
ossification
bony joint fusion?
osteoporosis
closely linked to hip fractures
decreased bone density in the neck of the femur
primary healing technique
when a surgeon can secure bone fragments using a plate, screws, or both
residual limb
portion of extremity remaining after an amputation; referred to as stump, residuum
Dexamethasone
most widely used med by therapists using iontophoresis; anti-inflammatory properties
acetic acid
used for soft-tissue mineralization
Lidocaine, magnesium
used to reduce pain
perseverates
repeat or prolong an action
