Musculoskeletal System Flashcards
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Chronic, progressive arthritis with stiffening of joints (primarily spine & hip)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Compression of the median nerve as it passes between the ligament, bones, and tendons of the wrist
Gouty Arthritis
Inflammation of the joints caused by excessive uric acid
Muscular Dystrophy
An inherited disorder characterized by progressive weakness/degeneration of muscle fibers
Osteoporosis
Decrease in bone density with thinning/weakening of bone
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chronic inflammation of joints
Antinuclear Antibody Test
Test in which a sample of plasma is tested for the presence of antibodies found in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Bone Density Test
Low-energy x-rays are used to image bones in the spinal column, wrist, and pelvis to detect areas of bone deficiency
Bone Scan
Procedure in which a radioactive substance is injected intravenously and its uptake in bones is measured with a special scanning device
Calcium Level
Measurement of the amount of calcium in a sample of blood
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate
Measurement of the rate at which RBC’s fall to the bottom of a test tube
Muscle Biopsy
The removal of muscle tissue for microscopic examination
Uric Acid Test
Measurement of the amount of uric acid in a sample of blood
Laminectomy
Removal of a piece of the backbone to relieve pressure on the nerves from a herniated disk
Microscopic Discectomy
Surgical removal of a herniated intervertebral disk with an incision that is 1-2 inches long and visualization of the surgical field with an operating microscope
