Podiatrist Flashcards
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What do they do
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Podiatrists are experts in foot, ankle and lower limb health. Podiatrists help to prevent disease and treat a wider range of conditions
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Conditions podiatrists treat
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Ingrown toenails, heel and arch pain, skin problems and balance issues, sprains
3
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Integumentary system structure
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- Outer layer= epidermis
- Middle layer= dermis
Inner layer- hypodermis
4
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Integumentary system what systems
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Podiatrists focus on the musculoskeletal system and integumentary system
E.g bones of foot, muscles of lower leg, tendons and ligaments
5
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Superficial meaning
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Towards the surface of body
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Deep meaning
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Further away from surface of body
7
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Epi meaning
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Above
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Hypo meaning
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Below
9
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Condtions: diabetics and their feet
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Over time, high blood glucose levels and high levels of fats in blood can damage your nerves
