Musculoskeletal System Flashcards
1
Q
Osteoporosis
A
wasting away of bone mass and density resulting from declining hormone levels
2
Q
Osteoarthritis
A
cartilage cpas on bone wear down and erodes, leaving bone on bone contact
bone spurs can form, making joints swell
3
Q
Tendonitis
A
inflammation of tendon caused by over-stretching, friction, or repetitive movements
4
Q
Arthritis
A
disorders that cause painful and swollen joints
5
Q
ACL
A
anterior cruciate ligament
6
Q
acr/o
A
extremity, top
7
Q
arthr/o
A
joint
8
Q
axill/o
A
axilla, armpit
9
Q
burs/o
A
bursa, fluid filled sac
10
Q
Ca
A
calcium
11
Q
calc/
A
calcium
12
Q
carp/
A
wrist
13
Q
chondr/o
A
cartilage
14
Q
cost/o
A
rib
15
Q
crani/o
A
cranium, skull
