Med Term ch3Q. Skeletal System Flashcards
shaft of a long bone
diaphysis
attaches one bone to muscle
tendon
colle’s fracture
fracture of the wrist. often associated with osteoporosis
artificial substitute for diseased or missing body part, such as an amputated leg
prosthesis
bone marrow transplant using patients own bone marrow
autologous
inflammation of synovial membrane that results in swelling and pain of the joint
synovitis
inflammation of periosteum
periostitis
condition of thinner than average bone density in a young person
osteopenia
lumbar region of spine
lumbago
surgical incision into a bone
osteotomy
slow growing benign tumor derived from cartilage cells
chondroma
diagnostic test after abnormal types or numbers of RBCs or WBCs are found in a CBC test
bone marrow biopsy
arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid in the joints
gouty arthritis
abnormal increase in outward curvature of thoracic spine when viewed from side
kyphosis
relatively rare malignant tumor originating in bone
primary bone cancer
ostealgia/osteodynia
pain within a bone
functions as fat-storage area located in medullary cavity
yellow bone marrow
cruciate ligaments
make knee movements possible
malformation of skull due to premature closure of cranial sutures
craniostenosis
chiropractor
specializes in manipulative treatment of disorders originating from misalignment of the spine
orthopedic surgeon
specializes in disorders involving bones, joints, and muscles
osteopathic physician
specializes in treating health problems by manipulation and with traditional forms of medical treatment
podiatrist
specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the feet
rheumatologist
specializes in diseases characterized by inflammation in the connective tissues
bone tissue that is hemopoietic
red bone marrow
upper portion of sternum
manubrium
phalanges
bones of the fingers
attempted realignment of a bone after a fracture or dislocation
closed reduction
clavicle
collar bone
ankylosing spondylitis
arthritis that primarily affects the spine
external fixation
surgical treatment used to stabilize bone and soft tissues at a distance from the operative or injury focus.
talipes
club foot. congenital
costals
cartilage that connects ribs (upper 7) to the sternum
tissue that makes up flexible tip of nose
cartilage
mechanical appliance such as a leg brace or splint that is specially designed to control, correct, or compensate for impaired limb function
orthotic
autoimmune disorder that affects children 16 or younger with symptoms that include stiffness, pain, joint swelling, skin rash, fever, slowed growth, and fatigue
juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
surgical repair of cartilage
chondroplasty
surgical removal of synovial membrane from a joint
synovectomy
malignant tumor composed of blood-forming cells of the bone marrow
myeloma
surgical incision into a bone
osteotomy
inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum
costochondritis
splintered or crushed bone
comminuted fracture
bone disorder of unknown cause that destroys normal bone structure and replaces it with scarlike tissue
fibrous dysplasia
most accurate test for osteoporosis
dual x-ray absorptiometry
condition known as short stature formerly known as:
dwarfism
opening in a bone through which blood vessels, nerves, and ligaments pass
foramen
suturing or wiring together of bones
osteorrhaphy
grating sound heard when the ends of a broken bone move together
crepitation
caused by a deficiency of calcium and vitamin D in early childhood
rickets
surgical removal of a bursa
bursectomy
uses bone marrow from a donor such as a sibling
allogenic transplant
