Musculoskeletal System Flashcards

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1
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Purpose of the musculoskeletal system

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206 bones, cartilage and ligaments protects organs produces heat, assists with Movement and forms body shape

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2
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Injection and aspiration of a joint

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Arthrocentesis

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3
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Muscle, skin or structure wasting

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Atrophy

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4
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Joint sac inflammation

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Bursitis

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5
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Kyphosis

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Humpback

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6
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Lordosis

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Anterior spinal cord

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7
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Percutaneous

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Through the skin

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8
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Scoliosis

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Lateral spinal curve

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9
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Open fracture

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Compound break where bone penetrates the skin

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Closed fracture

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Simple break where the bone does not penetrate the skin

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Complete fracture

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Break where the bone is in two or more pieces

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12
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Sprain

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Damage to the soft tissue from overuse or overextension

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13
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Strain

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Damage to the tendon or ligament caused by trauma

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14
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Bone infection caused by bacteria

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Osteomyelitis

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15
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Decreased bone mass and density that occurs due To malabsorption of calcium and other substances

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Osteoporosis

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16
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Softening of adult bones

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Osteomalacia

17
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Degeneration and inflammation of the joint

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Osteoarthritis

18
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Progressive autoimmune disease that affects connective tissue and joints

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Rheumatoid arthritis

19
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Progressive degenerative muscle disorder with a genetic predisposition

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Muscular dystrophy

20
Q

Generalized pain and aching that often affects middle aged women

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Fibromyalgia