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Unit 5 Quiz 4 Flashcards

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Crani/o

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Skull , cranium

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Spondyl/o

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Vertebra

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Vertebr/o

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Vertebra , spinal column

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Rachi/o

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Spine

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Cost/o

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Rib

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Sacar/o

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Sacrum

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Coccy, coccyg/o

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Coccyx

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Pelvi/o

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Pelvis

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Ili/o

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Ilium

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Oste/o

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Bone

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Myel/o

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Bone marrow; also,spinal cord

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Chondr/o

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Cartilage

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Arthr/o

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Joint

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Synov/i

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Synovial fluid, joint or membrane

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Burs/o

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Bursa

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Acetabulum

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The bony socket in the hip bone that holds the head of the femur

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Articulation

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A joint

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Atlas

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The first cervical vertebra

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Axis

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The second cervical vertebra

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Bone

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A calcified form of dense connective tissue ; osseous tissue ; also an individual unit of the skeleton made of such tissue.

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Bone marrow

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The soft material that fills the cavities of bones , yellow marrow fills the central cavity of the long bones ; blood cells are formed in red bone marrow , which is located in spongy bone tissue

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Bursa

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A fluid filled sac that reduces friction near the joint

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Cartilage

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A type of dense connective tissue that is found in the skeleton larynx , trachea , and bronchi . It is the precursor to most bone tissue

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Diarthrosis

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A freely movable joint; also called a synovial join ; adjective diarthrotic

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Diaphysis

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The shaft of a long bone

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Epiphyseal plate

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The growth region of a long bone ; located in the metaphysis , between the diaphysis and epiphysis . When bone growth ceases , this are appears as the epiphyseal line

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Epiphysis

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The irregularly shaped end of a long bone

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Ilium

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The large , flared , superior portion of the pelvic bone ;adjective ; iliac

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Joint

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The junction between two bones; articulation

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Ligament

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A strong band of connective tissue that joins one bone to another

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Metaphysis

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The region of a long bone between the diaphysis and epiphysis ; during development , the growing of a long bone

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Ossification

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The formation of bone tissue

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Osteoblast

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A cell that produces/ builds bone tissue

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Osteoclast

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A cell that destroys bone tissue

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Osteocyte

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A mature bone cell that nourishes and maintains bone tissue

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Pelvis

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The large ring of bone at the inferior trunk , formed of the two hip bones joined to the sacrum and coccyx , each os coxae is formed of three bones ,the superior flare ilium , ischium and pubis.

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Periosteum

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The fibrous membrane that covers the surface of a bone

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Resorption

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Removal of bone by breakdown and absorption into the circulation

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Skeleton

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The bony framework of the body , consisting of 206 bones , the axial portion is composed of the skull spinal column , ribs, and sternum . The appendicular skeleton contains the bones of the arms and legs , should girdle and pelvis

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Suture

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An immovable joint , such as the joints between the skull bones

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Symphysis

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A slightly movable joint

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Synovial fluid

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The fluid contained in a freely movable joint ; synovia

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Synovial joint

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A freely movable joint ‘ has a joint cavity containing synovial fluid ; also called adisrthrosis

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Tendón

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A fibrous band of connective tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone

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Throax

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The upper part of the trunk between the neck and the abdomen; formed by the 12 Paris of ribs and sternum

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Annulus fibrosus

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The outer ring like portion of an intervertebral disk

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Calvaría

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The dome like upper portion of the skull

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Coxa

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Hip

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Cruciales ligaments

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Ligaments that cross in the knee joint to connect the tibia and fibula , they are the anterior cruciales ligament and the posterior cruciate ligament

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Genu

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The knee meaning to kneel comes form the same word root

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Glenoid cavity

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The bony socket in the scapula articulates with the head of the humerus

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Hallux

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The great toe

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Malleolus

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The projection of the tibia or fibula on either side of the ankle

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Meniscus

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Crescent-shape disk of cartilage found in certain joints , such as the knee joint , in the knee , the medial meniscus and the lateral meniscus separate the tibia and femur

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Nucleus pulposus

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The central mass of an intervertebral disk

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Olecranon

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The process of the ulna that forms the elbow

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Os

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Bone

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Osseous

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Pertaining to bone

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Symphysis pubis

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The anterior pelvic joint , formed by the union of the two pubic bones; also called pubic symphysis

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Condyle

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Smooth rounded protuberance at a joint

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Crest

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Raised , narrow ridge , as seen in the iliac crest of the hip

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Epicondyle

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Projection above a condyle

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Facet

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Small , flattened surface

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Foramen

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Rounded opening

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Fossa

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Hollow cavity

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Meatus

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A passage or channel such as long channel with a bone , also the external opening of a channel as the urinary meatus

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Process

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Projection

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Sinus

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A space or channel

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Spine

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Sharp projection as in the sharp points of the vertebral bones

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Trochanter

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A large, blunt projection , as seen at the top of the femur

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Tubercle

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A small , rounded projection

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Tuberosity

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A large , rounded projection

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Ankylosing spondylitis

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A chronic progressive inflammatory disease involving the joints of the spine and surrounding soft tissues , most common in young males; also called rheumatoid spondylitis

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Ankylosis

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Immobility and fixation of a joint

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Arthritis

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Inflammation of a joint

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Chondrosarcoma

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A malignant tumor of cartilage

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Curvature of the spine

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An exaggerated spinal curve , such a scoliosis , lordosis , or kyphosis

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Degenerative joint disease

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Osteoarthritis

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Fracture

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A break in a bone ,in a closed or simple fracture the broken bone does not penetrate the skin ; in an open fracture there is an accompanying in the skin

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Gout

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A form of acute arthritis ,usually beginning in the knee or foot , cause by deposit or uric acid salts in the joints

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Herniated disk

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Protrusion of the center of an intervertebral disk into the spinal canal ; ruptured or slipped disk

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Kyphosis

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An exaggerated curve of the spine in the thoracic region , hunchback humpback

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Lordosis

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An exaggerated curve of the spine in the lumbar region , swayback

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Osteoarthritis

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Progressive deterioration of joint cartilage with growth of new bone and soft tissue in and around the joint; the most common form of arthritis;results from wear and tear , injury , or disease , also called degenerative joint disease

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Osteogenic sarcoma

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A malignant bone tumor ; osteosarcoma

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Osteomalacia

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A softening and weakening of the bones due to vitamin D deficiency or other disease

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Osteomyelitis

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Inflation of bone and bone marrow cause by infection , usually bacterial

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Osteopenia

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A lower than average bone density which may foreshadow osteoporosis

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Osteoporosis

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A condition characterized by reduction in bone density , most common in whit women past menopause ; predisposing factors include poor diet , inactivity and low estrogen levels

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Paget disease

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Skeletal disease of the elderly characterized by bone thickening and distortion with bowing of long bones;osteitis deformans

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Pott disease

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Inflammation of the vertebrae , usually caused by tuberculosis

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Rheumatoid arthritis

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A chronic autoimmune disease of unknown origin resulting in inflammation of peripheral joints and related structures ; more common in women that in men

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Rheumatoid factor

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A group of antibodies found in the blood in case of rheumatoid arthritis and other systemic diseases

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Rickets

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Faulty bone formation in children , usually caused by a deficiency of vitamin D

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Sciatica

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Severe pain in the leg along the course of the course of sciatic nerve usually related to spinal nerve root irritation

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Scoliosis

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A sideways curvature of the spine in any region

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Spondylolisthesis

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A forward displacement of one vertebra over another

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Spondylolysis

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Degeneration of the articulating portions of a vertebra allowing for spinal distortion , specifically in the lumbar region

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Alkaline phosphate

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An enzyme neede in the formation of bone ; serum activity of this enzyme is useful in diagnosis

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Arthrocentesis

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Aspiration of fluid from a joint by needle puncture

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Arthrodesis

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Surgical immobilization of a joint ; artificial ankylosis

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Arthroplasty

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Partial or total replacement of a joint with prosthesis

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Arthroscopy

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Use of an endoscope to exmain este interior of a joint or to perform surgery

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Diskectomy

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Surgical removal of herniated Inter vertebral disk

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Orthopedics

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The study of treatment of disorders of skeleton , muscles ,and associated structures

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Reduction of a fracture

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Return of a fractured bone to a normal position ; maybe be closed

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Traction

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The process of drawing or pulling such as traction of the head in the treatment of injuries to the cervical vertebrae

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Anti inflammatory agent

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Drug that reduces inflammation ; includes steroids , such as cortisone , and nos teorícela anti inflammatory drugs

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Biophosphate

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Agent used to prevent and treat osteoporosis , increases bone mass by decreasing bone turnover

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Nonsteroidal Anti inflammatory drug NSAID

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Drug that reduces inflammation but is not a steroid

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SERM selective estrogen receptor modulator

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Drug that acts on estrogen receptors prevent bone lose after menopause

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Bunion

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Inflammation and enlargement of the metatarsal joint of the great toe , usually with displace t of the great toe toward other toes

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Carpal tunnel syndrome

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Numbness and weakness of the hand caused by pressure on the median nerve as it passes throught a tunnel formed by a carpal bones

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Hemarthrosis

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Bleeding into a joint cavity

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Osteochondroma

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A benign tumor consign of cartilage and bone

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Osteodystrophy

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Abnormal bone development

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Osteogenesis imperfect OÍ

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A hereditary disease resulting in the formation of brittle bones that fracture easily. There is faulty synthesis of collagen , the main stuctural protein in connective tissue

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Spondylosis

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Degeneration and ankylosis of the vertebrae resulting in pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots often applied to any degenerative lesion of the spine

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Subluxation

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A partial dislocation

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Laminectomy

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Excision of the posterior arch of a vertebra

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Meniscectomy

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Removal of the cresent shaped cartilage

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Myelogram

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Radiograph of the spinal canal after injection of a radiopaque dye used to evaluate a herniated dust

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Osteoplasty

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Scarping and removal of damaged bone from a joint

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Prosthesis

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An artificially organ or part such as an artificial limb

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ACL

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Anterior cruciate ligament

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BMD

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Bone mineral density

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C

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Cervical vertebra number C1-C7

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Co

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Coccyx , coccygeal

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DEXA

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Dual energy x ray absorptiometry

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DJD

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Degenerative joint disease

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Fx

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Fracture

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L

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Lumbar vertebrae numbered L1-L5

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OA

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Osteoarthritis

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Ortho , ORTH

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Orthopedics

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RA

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Rheumatoid arthritis

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S

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Sacrum , sacral vertebrae (fused )

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T

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Thoracic vertebra , number T1 to T12

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TKA

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Total knee arthroplasty

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Tx

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Traction

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