Terms & Definitions Flashcards
Analgesic
A drug that relieves pain
Antipyretic
A drug that prevents or reduces fever
Arthroplasty
Surgical reconstruction or replacement of a joint
Bone Marrow
A fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones
Compact Bone
Rigid bone, which makes up most of the skeleton
Cyclooxygenase
Either of two related enzymes that control prostaglandin production
Euphoria
A feeling or state of intense excitement or happiness
Gout
A painful form of arthritis due to build up of uric acid in joints and bones
Ligament
A fibrous connective tissue that connects to the bones
Miosis
Constriction of the pupil of the eyes
Motor Nerve
A nerve carrying impulses CNS to the muscle or gland
Opioid Analgesic
An analgesic that activates opioid receptors
Osteoarthritis
Degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone
Osteoporosis
A medical condition in which the bones become brittle from loss of bone density
Skeletal Muscle
Muscle that is connected to the skeleton to assist in movement
Spongy bone
A meshwork of spongy bone typically located in the core of the vertebra in the spine and end of the long bone
Subchondral bone
Bone located below the cartilage, particularly within a joint
Synovium
A thin membrane in the synovial joint that lines in the joint capsule and secretes synovial fluid
Tendon
A flexible but inelastic cord of strong fibrous collagen tissue that attaches the muscle to the bones
Uric Acid
The water-insoluble end product of purine metabolism, the deposition of uric acid as crystals in the joints and kidneys that cause gout
