Skeletal Terms #4 Flashcards
1
Q
Ankylosis
A
Stiffening or fusion of a joint, leading to immobility.
2
Q
Arthralgia
A
Pain in one or more joints
3
Q
Arthrosclerosis
A
buildup of plaque in the inner lining of arteries.
4
Q
Bursitis
A
inflammation or irritation of a bursa.
5
Q
Chondroma
A
a benign tumor composed of cartilage tissue.
6
Q
Hallux Valgus
A
a bunion
7
Q
Luxation
A
a dislocation or the complete seperation of the bones that form a joint.
8
Q
Subluxation
A
a partial or incomplete dislocation of a joint.
9
Q
Synovitis
A
inflammation of the synovial membrane.
10
Q
Arthritis
A
joint inflammation
