Lesson 5B (Part 1) Flashcards
1
Q
What does the musculoskeletal system do? (2)
A
- Support the body
2. Allows it to move
2
Q
Oste/o
A
Bone
3
Q
Osteitis
A
Inflammation of the bone
4
Q
Porosis
A
Porous
5
Q
Osteoporosis
A
Medical condition where there is brittle and fragile bones
- loss of tissue
6
Q
Malacia
A
Softening
7
Q
Osteomalacia
A
Softening of the bone
8
Q
Chondromalacia
A
Softening of the cartilage
9
Q
Myel/o
A
Bone marrow
10
Q
Myeloma
A
Tumour of the bone marrow
11
Q
My/o
A
Muscle
12
Q
Myoma
A
Tumour of the muscle
13
Q
Burs/o
A
Bursa
14
Q
Bursa
A
Shock absorber between tendons and bones
- fluid filled sac
15
Q
Bursitis
A
Inflamed bursa
