The Skeletal System Flashcards
Bones:
oss/e, oss/i, oste/o, ost/o
Act as the framework for the body, protect the internal organs, and store the mineral calcium.
Bone Marrow:
myel/o
(also means spinal cord)
Red bone marrow forms some blood cells.
Yellow bone marrow stores fat.
Cartilage:
chondr/o
Creates a smooth surface for motion within the joints and protects the ends of the bones.
Joints:
arthr/o
Work with he muscles to make within the joints and protects the ends of the bones.
Ligaments:
ligament/o
Connect one bone to another
Synovial Membrane:
synovi/o, synov/o
Forms the lining of synovial joints and secretes synovial fluid.
Synovial Fluid:
synovi/o, synov/o
Lubricant that makes smooth joint movements possible
Bursa:
burs/o
Cushions areas subject to friction during movement
nonsterodial anti-inflammatory drug
NSAID
osteoarthritis
OA
osteoporosis
OP
Open reduction internal fixation
ORIF
partial knee replacement
PKR
rheumatoid arthritis
RA
spina bifida
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