Mod 8 Flashcards
fracture
a sudden breaking of a bone due to trauma, stress or pathology.
simple fracture
the bone is broken but there is no open wound in the skin
compound fracture
a bone is broken with an open wound in the skin
comminuted facture
when the bone is splintered or crushed
compression fracture
when bone is compressed and this often occurs with vertebrae
Ewings sarcoma
malignant bone tumor and it usually occurs at an early age.
Osteomyelitis
an inflammation of the bone and bone marrow and it is caused by bacterial infection.
Osteomalacia
softening of the bone that is caused by inadequate amounts of mineral or calcium in the bone.
Osteoporosis
the decrease in bone density which results in a thinning and weakening of the bone.
articulation
joint and to articulate means the joining or meeting of
A ligament
connective tissue binding bones to other bones. Ligaments support and strengthen the joint.
synovial
a freely moveable joint.
tendon
connective tissue that binds muscles to bones.
chondr/o
cartilage
rheumat/o
watery flow as in rheumatoid arthritis which denotes a collection of fluid in joint spaces.
