Vocab Words 27-52

Question 0

Arthroscopy

Answer 0

Less invasive surgery involving the use of a scope, or camera, to see what is the problem inside joints

Question 1

Articulation

Answer 1

Bone ends that come in together to form a joint

Question 2

ATP

Answer 2

Adenosine triphosphate; body energy unit

Question 3

Atrophy

Answer 3

Wasting away of tissue due to lack of use

Question 4

Avascular necrosis

Answer 4

Tissue death due to lack of blood

Question 5

AVPU

Answer 5

Level of consciousness check; alert, verbal, pain, unconscious

Question 6

Avulsion

Answer 6

Forceful tearing of a tissue/bone

Question 7

Axial skeleton

Answer 7

Head, neck, trunk

Question 8

Ballistic

Answer 8

Bouncing

Question 9

Bilateral

Answer 9

Both sides

Question 10

Binder/swathe

Answer 10

Use of a cravat to secure/immobilize a body part

Question 11

Bone density

Answer 11

Amount of bone tissue in a certain volume of bone

Question 12

Bradycardia

Answer 12

Abnormally slow heart beat

Question 13

Bulimia

Answer 13

Binge and purge eating

Question 14

Bursitis

Answer 14

Inflammation of a bursa

Question 15

Calories

Answer 15

Unit of fuel for body; kcal

Question 16

Capital supply

Answer 16

More expensive piece of equipment that can be used over a period of time

Question 17

Carbohydrates

Answer 17

Primary fuel source 4 cal/g

Question 18

Caudal

Answer 18

Towards bottom

Question 19

Cellulitis

Answer 19

Infection of tissues just below the skin

Question 20

Cephalic

Answer 20

Towards the top

Question 21

CEU

Answer 21

Continuing education unit

Question 22

Chondromalacia

Answer 22

Degeneration of knee cartilage

Question 23

Chronic

Answer 23

Develops over time

Question 24

Closed/simple fracture

Answer 24

Fracture that does not break through the skin

Question 25

Closed-chain activity

Answer 25

When the extremity remains in constant contact with an immovable surface