Skeletal Pathology Terms Flashcards
chrondomalacia
abnormal softening of the cartilage
osteomalacia
abnormal softening of the bone
bursitis
inflammation of the bursa
costochondritis
inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum
osteomyelitis
inflammation of the bone and bone marrow
arhtritis
inflammation of the joint
sponylosis
spinal arthritis - abnormal condition of vertebrae
osteoarthritis
inflammation of bone and joints; this is the common arthritis, old age and wear and tear type
kyphosis
abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine when viewed laterally; hunchback
lordosis
abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine; swayback
scoliosis
abnormal lateral curvature of the spine; usually at least 2 curves
ankylosis
the loss or absence of mobility in a joint due to disease, injury, or surgical procedure
chonrdroma
a slow-growing benign tumor of cartilage
myeloma
type of cancer that occurs in blood-making cells found in the red bone marrow
osteochondroma
benign boney projection covered with cartilage