unit 3 - lecture Flashcards
osteoblasts
cells that form bone
osteoclast
cells that resorb bone
ossification
development of bone
cartilage
firm, flexible connective tissue
contusion
bleeding into soft tissue that results from a blunt force
strain
stretching injury to a muscle or a muscle-tendon unit cause by muscle overloading
sprain
stretch and/or tear of one or more ligaments surrounding a joint
(p) R. I. C. E.
(protection)
rest
ice/immobilize
compress
elevation
dislocation
is an injury where the ends of the bones are displaced out of their normal position
subluxation
partial dislocation, bones of the joint remain in partial contact
bursitis
an inflammation of a bursa, an enclosed sac found between muscles, tendons, and bony prominences
tendonitis
inflammation of the tendon at its point of origin
fracture
any break in the continuity of a bone
deep vein thrombosis
DVT
blood clots form along the intimal lining of a large vein
amputation
the partial or total removal of an extremity or body part