MA-1100 Chapter 3 Flashcards
-desis
to bind, tie together
-lysis
loosening or setting free
-um
singular noun ending
acromion
is an extension of the scapula that forms the high point of the shoulder.
acetabulum
also known as the hip socket, is the large circular cavity in each side of the pelvis that articulates with the head of the femur to form the hip joint.
ankles
are the joints that connect the lower leg and foot and make the necessary movements possible.
allogenic bone marrow transplant
uses healthy bone marrow cells from a compatible donor, often a sibling. However, unless this is a perfect match, there is the danger that the recipient’s body will reject the transplant.
ankylosis
is the loss or absence of mobility in joint due to disease, injury, or a surgical procedure.
ankylosing spondylitis
is a form of rheumatoid arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae.
appendage
is anything that is attached to a major part of the body.
appendicular skeleton
makes body movement possible and also protects the organs of digestion, excretion, and reproduction. the appendicular skeleton consists of 126 bones that are organized into 1: upper extremities (shoulder, arms, forearms, wrists, and hands) 2: lower extremities (hips, thighs, legs, ankles, and feet).
arthr/o
joint
arthr/o
Joints - work with the muscles to make a variety of motion possible.
arthritis
is an inflammatory condition of one or more joints. There are more than 100 types of arthritis with many different causes.
arthrodesis
also known as surgical ankylosis, is the surgical fusion of two bones to stiffen a joint, such as an ankle, elbow, or shoulder. This procedure is performed to treat severe arthritis or a damaged joint.
arthrolysis
is the surgical loosening of an ankylosed joint.
arthrosclerosis
is stiffness of the joints, especially in the elderly.
arthroplasty
surgical placement of an artificial joint.
arthroscopic surgery
is a minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of the interior of a joint. Example: torn cartilage can be removed with the use of an arthroscope and instruments inserted through small incisions.
articular cartilage
covers the surfaces of bones where they come together to form joints. it makes smooth joint movement possible and protects the bones from rubbing against each other.
arthroscopy
is the visual examination of the internal structure of a joint.
auditory ossicles
the three tiny bones located in each middle ear. malleus, incus and stapes.
autologous bone marrow transplant
the patient receives his own bone marrow cells, which have been harvested, cleansed, treated, and stored before the remaining bone marrow in the patient’s body is destroyed.
axial skeleton
protects the major organs of the nervous, respiratory, and circulatory systems. consists of the 80 bones of the head and body that are organized into five parts. 1: the bones of the skull, 2: the ossicles (bones) of the middle ear, 3: the hyoid bone, located on the throat between the chin and the thyroid, 4: the rib cage, 5: the vertebral column.
BDT
bone density testing
body of the sternum
the bony structure that forms the middle portion of the sternum.
bone density testing
is used to determine losses or changes in bone density. These tests are used to diagnose conditions such as osteoporosis, osteomalacia, osteopenia, and paget’s disease.
bone marrow biopsy
is a diagnostic test that may be necessary after abnormal types or numbers of red or white blood cells are found in a complete blood count test.
bone marrow aspiration
is the use of a syringe to withdraw the liquid bone marrow. This procedure is used to obtain tissue for diagnostic purposes or to collect bone marrow for medical procedures such as stem cell transplantation.
bone marrow transplant
is used to treat certain types of cancers, such as leukemia and lymphomas which affect bone marrow.
Burs/o
Bursa - Cushions area subject to friction during movement.
bursa
is a fibrous sac that acts as a cushion to ease movement in areas that are subject to friction such as in the shoulder, elbow, and knee joints where a tendon passes over a bone.
calcaneus
also known as the heel bone, is the larges of the tarsal bones.
bursitis
is an inflammation of a bursa.
callus
forms as a bulging deposit around the area of the break. This tissue eventually becomes bone. It is also a thickening of the skin caused by repeated rubbing.
cartilage
the smooth, rubbery, blue-white connective tissue that acts as a shock absorber between bones. It is more elastic than bone, also makes up the flexible parts of the skeleton such as the outer ear and the tip of the nose.
cartilaginous joints
allow only slight movement and consist of bones connected entirely by cartilage. Example: where the ribs connect to the sternum - allows movement during breathing.
carpals
8 bones that form the wrist. These bones form a narrow bony passage known as the carpal tunnel. The median nerve and the tendons of the fingers pass through this tunnel to reach the hand.
cervical vertebrae
the first set of 7 vertebrae, and they form the neck. C1 - C7
ankyl/o
crooked, bent, stiff
chiropractor
holds a doctor of chiropractic degree and specializes in the manipulative treatment of disorders originating from misalignment of the spine.
chondr/o
Cartilage - creates a smooth surface for motion within the joints and protects the ends of the bones.
chondr/i, chondr/o
cartilage
chondromalacia
is the abnormal softening of cartilage.
chondroma
is a slow-growing benign tumor derived from cartilage cells.
chondroplasty
is the surgical repair of damaged cartilage.
clavicle
also known as the collar bone, is a slender bone that connects the manubrium of the sternum to the scapula.
coccyx
which is known as the tailbone, forms the end of the spine and is actually made up of four small vertebrae that are fused together.
closed fracture
also known as a simple fracture or a complete fracture, is one in which the bone is broken, but there is no open wound in the skin.
closed reduction
also known as manipulation, is the attempted realignment of the bone involved in a fracture or joint dislocation. The affected bone is returned to its normal anatomic alignment by manually applied force and then is usually immobilized to maintain the realigned position during healing.
comminuted fracture
is one in which the bone is splintered or crushed.
compact bone
also known as cortical bone - is the dense, hard, and very strong bone that forms the protective outer layer of bones.
cost/o
rib
costochondritis
is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum.
CR
closed reduction
crani/o
skull
craniectomy
is the surgical removal of a portion of the skull. This procedure is performed to treat craniostenosis or to relieve increased intracranial pressure due to swelling of the brain.
craniostenosis
is a malformation of the skull due to the premature closure of the cranial sutures.
cranioplasty
is the surgical repair of the skull.
craniotomy
is a surgical incision or opening into the skull. This procedure is performed to gain access to the brain to remove a tumor, to relieve intracranial pressure, or to obtain access for other surgical procedures.
cranium
portion of the skull that encloses and protects the brain.
cruciate ligaments
make possible the movements of the knee. These are known as the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments because they are shaped like a cross.
crepitation
also known as crepitus, is the grating sound heard when the ends of broken bones move together. This term also describes the crackling sound heard in lungs affected with pneumonia and the clicking sound heard in the movements of some joints.
diaphysis
the shaft of a long bone
dislocation
also known as luxation, is the total displacement of a bone from its joint.
distal epiphysis
the end of the bone located farthest away from the midline of the body.
embolus
any foreign matter circulating in the blood that can become lodged and block the blood vessel.
dual x-ray absorptiometry
is a low-exposure radiographic measurement of the spine and hips to measure bone density. This test produces more accurate results than ultrasonic bone density testing.
endosteum
is the tissue that lines the medullary cavity
epiphyses
the wider ends off long bones such as the femurs of the legs. Each epiphysis is covered with articular cartilage to protect it.
ethmoid bone
is light, spongy bone located at the roof and sides of the nose. Here it separates the nasal cavity from the brain, and it also forms a portion of each orbit.
external fixation
is a fracture treatment procedure in which pins are placed through the soft tissues and bone so that an external appliance can be used to hold the piece of bone firmly in place during healing. when healing is complete the appliance is removed.
extremity
is the terminal end of a body part such as an arm or leg.
false ribs
the next 3 pairs of ribs, and hey attach anteriorly to cartilage that connects them to the sternum.
fat embolus
can form when a long bone is fractured and fat cells from yellow bone marrow are released into the blood.
femoral neck
is the narrow area just below the head of the femur.
femurs
are the largest bones in the body, also known as the thigh bone.
fibrous dysplasia
is a bone disorder of unknown cause that destroys normal bone structure and replaces it with fibrous (scarlike) tissue. This leads to uneven growth, brittleness, and deformity of the affected bones.
Fibrous Joints
consisting of inflexible layers of dense connective tissue, hold the bones tightly together. In adults these joints, known as sutures, do not allow any movement. In newborns they are movable before they have solidified.
fontanelles
known as soft spots, are normally present on the skull of newborn. These flexible soft spots facilitate the passage of the infant through the birth canal. They also allow for the growth of the skull during the first year. As the child matures, and the sutures close, thee fontanelles gradually harden.
fibula
is the smaller of the two bones of the lower leg.
foramen
is an opening in a bone through which blood vessels, nerves, and ligaments pass. example: Spinal cord passes through the foramen magnum of the occipital bone at the base of the skull.
fracture
which is a broken bone, is described in terms of its complexity.
frontal bone
is the anterior portion of the cranium that forms the forehead. This bone houses the frontal sinuses and forms the roof of the ethmoid sinuses, the nose and part of the socket that protects the eyeball.
gouty arthritis
also known as gout, is a type of arthritis characterized by deposits or uric acid in the joints.
Fx
fracture
hallux valgus
also known as a bunion, is an abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe.
greenstick fracture
incomplete fracture, is one in which the bone is bent and only partially broken. This type of fracture occurs primarily in children.
hemarthrosis
is blood within a joint. This condition is frequently due to a joint injury. It also can occur spontaneously in patients taking blood-thinning medication or those having a blood clotting disorder such as hemophilia
Hemopoietic
pertaining to the formation of blood cells.
herniated disk
also known as a slipped or ruptured disk, is the breaking apart of an inter-vertebral disk that results in pressure on the spinal nerve roots.
hip resurfacing
is an alternative to removing the head of the femur. Function is restored to the hip by placing a metal cap over the head of the femur to allow it to move smoothly over a metal lining in the acetabulum.
How many bones are in the human body?
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