Unit 5 Word List Flashcards
1
Q
Abduction
A
Moving a limb or body part away from the midline
2
Q
Achondroplasia
A
Failure in the development of cartilage
3
Q
Adactyl
A
Absence of the fingers
4
Q
Adduction
A
Moving a limb toward the midline
5
Q
Agonist
A
“Prime mover” muscle primarily responsible for the movement being studied
6
Q
Amphiarthrotic
A
Slightly moveable joint
7
Q
Analgesic
A
Drug that reduces pain
8
Q
Ankylosing
A
Causing to be stiff
9
Q
Ankylosis
A
A disease that makes bones or joints stiff
10
Q
Anti arthritic
A
Drug that reduces symptoms of arthritis
11
Q
Antipyretic
A
Drug that reduces fever
