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
osteoporosis
marked loss of bone density and increase in bone porosity, associated with aging
osteopenia
thinner-than-average bone density