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Word List 12 Flashcards

1
Q

ankylosis

A

abnormal condition of stiffness (of a joint)

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arthralgia

A

pain of a join

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arthrodesis

A

binding/fixation of a joint

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4
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arthrocentesis

A

surgical puncture of a joint

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5
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arthroscopy

A

visual examination of a joint

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avulsion

A

injury where a structure is torn off another (avulsion fracture – ligament tears bone)

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7
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carpoptosis

A

prolapse/downward displacement of the carpals (wrist bones)

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8
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costochondritis

A

inflammation of the rib cartilage

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diaphysis

A

shaft of a bone

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kyphosis

A

abnormal condition of a humpback (increased thoracic spine curvature)

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11
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laminectomy

A

excision/removal of the lamina of the spine

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12
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leiomyoma

A

tumor of smooth muscle

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lordosis

A

abnormal condition of curve/swayback (anterior curvature of the lumbar spine)

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14
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malleolus

A

bony structure on either side of the ankle (commonly fractured)

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15
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myalgia

A

muscle pain

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16
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myorrhexis

A

rupture of a muscle

17
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myosarcoma

A

malignant tumor of muscle

18
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osteoarthritis

A

inflammation of the bone and joint

18
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osteoporosis

A

porous bone

19
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pelvimetry

A

act of measuring the pelvis

20
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rhabdomyolysis

A

“rhabdo” condition where muscle breaks down quickly and releases toxins

21
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sciatica

A

severe pain along sciatic nerve (posterior aspect of upper and lower leg)

22
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scoliosis

A

abnormal condition of crooked/bent (spine) (abnormal lateral curvature of spine)

23
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spondylolisthesis

A

slipping vertebra (backbone)

24
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sprain

A

injury to ligament (stretched beyond its capacity)

25
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strain

A

injury to tendon and/or muscle (stretched beyond its capacity)

HPHY 211 (19 decks)

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