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Term
acetabulum
Definition

hip socket

large circular cavity on each side of the pelvis that articulates w/ the head of the femur to form the hip joint

Term
achilles tendinitis
Definition
a painful inflammation of the ashilles tendon caused by excesive stres being placed on that tendon
Term
acromion
Definition
extension of the scapula that forms the high point of the shoulder
Term
acrophobia
Definition
excessive fear of high places
Term
agoraphobia
Definition
excessive fear of situation in which panic attack is likely
Term
allogenic
Definition
originating w/in another
Term
anemia
Definition
lower than normal # of RBC in thew blood
Term
ankyl/o
Definition
crooked bent or stiff
Term
ankylosing
Definition
progressive stiffning of the joint or joints
Term
ankylosing spondylitis
Definition
form of rheumatoid arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae
Term
ankylosis
Definition
the loss or absence of mobility in a joint due to disease injury or a surgical procedure
Term
antispasmodic
Definition
is administered to suppress smooth muscle contractions of the stomach, intestine or bladder
Term
arthr/o
Definition
joint
Term
arthritis
Definition
inflammation of the joint
Term
arthroplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the joint
Term
arthrosclerosis
Definition
stiffness of the joints especially in the elderly
Term
arthroscopic surgery
Definition
minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of the interior of the joint
Term
arthroscopy
Definition
visual examination of the internal structure of a joint
Term
arthrotomy
Definition
cutting, surgical incision of the joint
Term
articulate
Definition
to come together
Term
ataxia
Definition
inability to coordinate muscles during voluntary movement
Term
atonic
Definition
lacking normal muscle tone or strength
Term
atrophy
Definition
weakness and wearing away of body tissues and structures
Term
autologous
Definition
originating w/ in the individual
Term
autonomic nervous system
Definition
controls the involuntary actions of the body such as functioning of the internal organs
Term
axon
Definition
process that extends away from the cell body and conducts impulses away from the nerve cell
Term
ball and socket joints
Definition
such as hips and shoulders allow a variety of motions
Term
bell's palsy
Definition
temporary paralysis of the seventh crainal nerve that causes paralysis only of the infected side of face
Term
benign
Definition
somethings that not life threatning and doesnt reoccur
Term
biceps
Definition
formed from two brachial divisions
Term
body of the sternum
Definition
bony structure that forms the middle portion of the sternum
Term
bone conserving hip resurfacing
Definition
alternative to removing the head of the femur
Term
bone density testing
Definition
detect changes in bone density
Term
bone marrow transplant
Definition
used to treat certain cancers- bone marrow destroyed
Term
bone tumors
Definition
rare malignant tumors
Term
brady
Definition
slow
Term

brain stem

 

(3 parts midbrain, medulla and pons)

Definition
stalklike portion of the brain that connects the cerebral hemispheres w/ the spinal cord
Term
burs/o
Definition
bursa
Term
bursa
Definition
a fibrous sac that acts as a cushion to ease movement in areas that are subject to friction such as the shoulder knee joints elbow where the tendon passes over the bone
Term
bursectomy
Definition
surgical removal of bursa
Term
callus
Definition
a bulging deposist around the area of the break. thickening of the skin caused by repeated rubbing
Term
cartilage
Definition
smooth rubery connective blue whit tissue that acts as a shock absorber between bones
Term
cartilaginous joints
Definition

allow of slight movement and consist of bones connected entirely by cartilage

 

ex: pubis symphsis (baby shoot)

ribs to sternum

Term
cele
Definition
hernia, tumor, swelling
Term
cerebral palsy
Definition
condition chracterized by poor muscular control, spacticity, speech defects, and other neurological deficiencies due to damage that affects the cerebrum
Term
chondroplasty
Definition
surgical repair of cartilage
Term
chronic fatigue syndrome
Definition
unknown cause. debilitating and complaex disorder characterized by profound profound fatigue thats not improved by rest
Term
claustrophobia
Definition
abonormal fear of being in narrow or enclosed space
Term
closed fracture
Definition

simple fraCTURE

 

the bone is broken but there isnt any open wounds in the skin

Term
colles fracture
Definition

fractured wrist

occurs @ the lower end of the radius when a person tries to stop from falling

Term
compact bone
Definition
dense, hard, bone that forms the protective outter layer
Term
complete injury
Definition
complete loss of sensation and muscle control below the level of the injury
Term
compression fracture
Definition

vertebral crush fracture

 

occurs when bone is pressed together on itself

Term
contraction
Definition
tightening of a muscle
Term
cost/o
Definition
ribs
Term
cramp
Definition
a localized muscle spasm named for its cause, such as heat cramp or writers cramp
Term
craniostenosis
Definition
a malformation of the skull due to premature closure of the cranial
Term
crepitation
Definition
crepitus, grating sound heard when the ends of broken bones rub together
Term
deep tendon reflexes
Definition
tested w/ a reflex hammer that is used to strike a tendon
Term
demyelination
Definition
loss of patches of protective myelin sheath
Term
dendrites
Definition
rootlike processes that receive impulses and conduct them to the cell body
Term
depression
Definition
lowering part of the body
Term
descending tract
Definition
carry nerve impulses away from the brain
Term
desis
Definition
surgical binding or fusion
Term
diaphysis
Definition
the shaft of a long bone
Term
dislocation
Definition

luxation

the total bone displacement of a bone from its joint

Term
duct/o
Definition
to lead or to carry
Term
dyskinesia
Definition
the distortion or impairment of voluntary movement such as a tic or spasm
Term
dystaxia
Definition
partial taxia, mild form of ataxia
Term
echoencephalography
Definition
use of an ultra sound to diagnose a shift in the midline structures of the brain
Term
elevation
Definition
raising part of the body
Term
encephalectomy
Definition
brain removal
Term
endosteum
Definition
tissue that lines medullary cavity
Term
epicondylitis
Definition
inflammation of the tissues surrounding the elbow
Term
epilepsy
Definition
chronic neurological condition of reoccuring episodes of seizures of varying severity
Term
epiphysis
Definition

wide end of the long bone

covered w/ articular cartilage

Term
ex
Definition
away from
Term
extension
Definition

straightening of a limb

 

increasing angle between 2 bones

Term
external fixation
Definition
a fracture treatment procedure in which pins are placed through soft tissue and bone so that an external applaince can be used to hold the pieces of bone firmly in place during healing
Term
false ribs
Definition

attached anteriorly to the cartilage that joins w/ the sternum

3 pairs of ribs

Term
fascia
Definition
sheet of fibrous connective tissue that covers supports and seperates muscles or groups of muscles
Term
fasciectomy
Definition
surgical removal of the fascia
Term
fasciitis
Definition
inflamation of the facia
Term
fasciotomy
Definition
cutting or surgical incision of the facia
Term
femoral neck
Definition
narrow area just below the head of the femur
Term
femur
Definition

longest bone in body

upper leg bone

Term
fibro
Definition
fiber
Term
fibromyalgia syndrome
Definition
debilitating chronic condition chracterized by fatigue diffuse and or specific muscle, joint, or bone pain and wide range of other symptoms
Term
fibrous joints
Definition
inflexible layers of dense connective tissue, hold bones tightly together
Term
flex
Definition
to bend
Term
floating ribs
Definition

last 2 pairs of ribs

attached posteriorly

Term
fonelles
Definition

(soft spot)

normally present in the skull of a baby

Term
fracture
Definition
a broken bone
Term
ganglion cyst
Definition
a harmless fluid filled swelling that occurs most commonly on the outter surface of the wrist
Term
glial cells
Definition

provides support and protection for neurons

 

4 major functions:

surround neurons hold in place

supply neutrients and oxygen to neurons

insulate one neuron from another

destroy and remove dead neurons

Term
gravis
Definition
grave
Term
green stick fracture
Definition
incomplete fracture, one in which the bone is bent or partially fractured
Term
hallux valgus
Definition
bunion, enlargement of joint @ base of great toe
Term
head of femur
Definition
goes in acetabulum
Term
hem/o
Definition
blood
Term
hemopoietic
Definition
pertaining to the formation of blood cells
Term
herniated disk
Definition

slipped or ruptured disk

the breaking apart of an invertebral disk that results in the pressue on spinal nerve roots

Term
hinge joints
Definition
such as the knees and elbows, are synovial joints that allow movement primarily in one direction or plane
Term
humerus
Definition
upper arm bone
Term
hyperextension
Definition
extreme or over extension of limb or body part beyond its normal limit
Term
ili
Definition
ilium
Term
ilium
Definition
broad blade shaped bone that forms the back and sides of pubic bone
Term
incision
Definition
to cut into
Term
incomplete injury
Definition
the person has some function below the level of injury even though that function isnt normal
Term
insertion
Definition
place where muscle ends
Term
internal fixation
Definition
an open reduction internal fixation fracture treatment procedure in which a plate or pins are placed directly onto the bone to hold the broken pieces in place
Term
ischium
Definition
posterior aspect of the skeleton
Term
joints
Definition

articulations

place of union between 2 or more bones

Term

kines/o

 

kinesia

 

kinesi/o

Definition
movement
Term
kinesiology
Definition
1.The study of the anatomy, physiology, and mechanics of body movement, especially in humans.
Term
kyph/o
Definition
hump
Term
lacrimal bone
Definition
make up part of the orbit at inner angle of the eye
Term
leiomy/o
Definition
smooth
Term
ligament
Definition
bands of fibrous tissue form joints by connecting one bone to another or joining a bone to a cartilage
Term
ligament/o
Definition
ligaments
Term
lord/o
Definition
bent backward
Term
lumbar puncture
Definition
process of obtaining a sample of cerebrospinal fluid by inserting a needle into the subarachoid space lumbar region to w/draw fluid
Term
lysis
Definition
setting free, loosening
Term
mandible
Definition

jaw bone

only movable bone of the skull

atttached to the temporomandibular joint

Term
manidble
Definition
lower jaw bone. movable part
Term
manubrium
Definition
the bony structure that forms the upper portion of the sternum
Term
maxillary
Definition
upper jaw bone
Term
maxillary bone
Definition
for most of upper jaw
Term
meatus
Definition
the external opening of a canal
Term
medullary
Definition
pertaining to the inner section
Term
medullary cavity
Definition
located in shaft of long bone and surrounded by compact bone
Term
meningitis
Definition
inflammation of the meninges of the brain and spinal cord
Term
muscle depression
Definition
act of lowering a body part
Term
muscle innervation
Definition
the stimulation of a muscle by an impulse transmitted by a motor nerve
Term
myasthenia gravis
Definition
chronic autoimmune disorder that affects the neuromuscular junction and produces serious weakness of voluntary muscles
Term
myel
Definition
spinal cord, bone marrow
Term
myel/o
Definition
bone marrow or spinal cord
Term
myelography
Definition
producing a picture or record of spinal cord
Term
myocardinal muscle
Definition
muscular walls of the heart
Term
myocele
Definition
the herniation (protusion) of muscle substance through a tear in the fascia surrounding it
Term
myoclonus
Definition
sudden involuntary jerking of the muscle or group of muscles
Term
myofascial pain syndrome
Definition
chronic pain disorder that affects muscles and fascia throughout the body
Term
myorectomy
Definition
surgical removal of the muscle
Term
myorrhaphy
Definition
surgical suturing of the muscle
Term
myorrhexis
Definition
rupture or tearing of a muscle
Term
myotomy
Definition
surgical incision of the muscle
Term
myotonia
Definition
a neromuscular disorder chracterized by the slow relation of the muscles after a voluntary contraction
Term
neurectomy
Definition
surgical removal of a nerve
Term
neurorrhagia
Definition
bleeding of the nerve
Term
neurorrhaphy
Definition
surgical suturing of the nerve
Term
neurotomy
Definition
surgical removal of a nerve
Term
neurotransmitter
Definition

chemical substances that make it possible for messages to cross from synapsed of neuron to target receptor

 

ex: dophamine, endorphins, acetylcholine, norephinephrine

Term
open fracture
Definition
open wound and broken bone visible from skin
Term
orthotic
Definition
a mechanical appliance such as a leg brace or splint, used to control or correct injury
Term
orthro
Definition
straight
Term
oss/e  oss/i  ost/o  oste/o
Definition
bone
Term
ostealgia
Definition
bone pain
Term
osteitis
Definition
inflammation of the bone
Term
osteoarthritis
Definition
wear and tear arthritis associated w/ aging inflammation of the joint and bone
Term
osteomyelitis
Definition
A usually bacterial infection of bone and bone marrow in which the resulting inflammation can lead to a reduction of blood supply to the bone
Term
osteoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the bone
Term
osteoporosis
Definition
marks the loss of bone density and increase in bone porosity
Term
osteoporotic hip fracture
Definition
broken hip, caused by weakening of a bone due to osteoporosis
Term
osteosclerosis
Definition
abnormal hardening of the bone
Term
osteotomy
Definition
surgical incision of the bone
Term
pagent's disease
Definition

osteitis deformans

a bone disease of unknown cause

Term
paraplegia
Definition
paralysis of both legs and lower body
Term
pelvic girdle
Definition
protect the internal organs and supports the lower extremities
Term
penia
Definition
deficiency
Term
percutaneous diskectomy
Definition
performed to treat a herniated interverbral disk
Term
periostitis
Definition
inflammation of the periosteum
Term
peripheral
Definition
a.Of the surface or outer part of a body or organ; external.
Term
phalanges
Definition

are 14 bones of the fingers

each of the 4 fingers have 3 bones

disital, middle and proximal

thumb only has distal and proximal

Term
plegia
Definition
paralysis
Term
plexus
Definition
network of intersecting spinal nerves
Term
polymyositis
Definition
a muscle disease characterized by simultaneous inflammation and weakening of voluntary muscles in many parts of the body
Term
process
Definition
normal projection on surface of a bone that serves attachment for muscles and tendons
Term
prosthesis
Definition
substitute for a diseased or missing body part, such as a leg that has been amputated
Term
pubis
Definition
`anterior to the ischium
Term
radius
Definition

smaller and shorter bone in forearm

runs on thumb side

looks bigger closer to hand

Term
range motion testing
Definition
diagnostic procedure used to evaluate joint mobility and muscle strength
Term
rectus
Definition
in straight alignment  w/ the vertical axis of the body
Term
red bone marrow
Definition

located w/in the spongey bone

 

hoemopoietic tissue that manufactors rbc, hemoglobin, wbc, and thrombocytes

Term
relaxation
Definition
occurrs when a muscle returns to its original form
Term
repetitive stress disorders
Definition
results from repeated motions performed in the course of normal work , daily activities, such as recreation sports
Term
rheumatoid arthritis
Definition
chronic autoimmune disorder when joints an some organs of other body systems are attacked
Term
sacr/o
Definition
sacrum
Term
schizophrenia
Definition
withdrawal from reality, illogical patterns of thinking, delusions and hallucinations
Term
sciatica
Definition

inflammation of the sciatic nerve

results in pain burning tingling/ through thigh, leg and foot

Term
scoli/o
Definition
curved
Term
scope
Definition
instrument for visual examination
Term
scopy
Definition
visual examination
Term
shin splint
Definition
painful condition caused by muscle tearing away from the tibia
Term
short stature
Definition
dwarfism, condition resulting from failure of the bones of the limbs to grow to an appropiate length
Term
singultus
Definition
hiccups
Term
skeletal muscle relaxant
Definition
relieves the stiffness pain and discomfort caused by the strain , sprains and other muscle injuries
Term
skeletal muscles
Definition
attached to the bones of the skeleton and make body motions possible. voluntary
Term
smooth muscle
Definition
located in the walls of th einternal organs. move and control fluids through this structures. involuntary
Term
social phobia
Definition
An anxiety disorder characterized by intense fear of social or performance situations.
Term
spasm
Definition
sudden involuntary contraction of one or more muscles
Term
sphincter
Definition
ring like muscle tightly constricts opening of passageway
Term
spinal fusion
Definition
fuse together of 2 or more vertabrae
Term
spiral fracture
Definition
fracture in which bone has been twisted apart
Term
spondyl/o
Definition
vertabrae, vertabra
Term
spondylolidthesis
Definition
forward sliiping of body of vertebrae on one below it
Term
spongy bone
Definition

lighter, not as strong as compact bone.

found on ends / inner portion of long bone ssuch as femur. red bone marrow w/in

Term
stem cell transplant
Definition
can be transferred into cells w/ special functions such as the cells of the heart muscles
Term
strain
Definition
injury to the body of the muscle or to the attachment of a tendon
Term
subluxation
Definition
partial displacement of a bone from its joint
Term
supination
Definition
rotating the arm/foot so that the palm/sole is turned upward
Term
suture
Definition
consisting of inflexible layers if dense connective tissue, holds bones tightly together. (dont allow movement)
Term
syn
Definition
joined together
Term
synapse
Definition
space between 2 neurons or between a neuron and a receptor organ
Term
synovectomy
Definition
surgical removal of the synovial membrane from the joint
Term
synovi/o    synov/o
Definition
synovial membrane
Term
synovial fluid
Definition
act as a lubracant to make smooth movement of the joint possible
Term
synovial joints
Definition
where 2 bones articulate to permit of variety of motions
Term
synovitis
Definition
swelling and pain of the infected joint
Term
tax
Definition
coordination
Term
tendon
Definition
connects muscle to bone
Term
tendonitis
Definition
inflammation of the tendon caused by excessive or unusual use of joint
Term
tenectomy
Definition
surgical removal of the tendon
Term
tenolysis
Definition
release of a tendon from adhesions
Term
tens
Definition
to stretch out
Term
the typical human skelton consist of
Definition
206 bones
Term
tibia
Definition

shin bone

larger weight bearing bone in the anterior of the lower leg

Term
total knee replacement (TKR)
Definition

all of the parts of the knee were replaced

total knee arthroplasty

Term

transient ischemic attack

(TIA)

Definition
temporary interuption of the blood supply to the brain
Term
triceps
Definition
the large muscle on the back of the upper limb of many vertebrates. It is the muscle principally responsible for extension of the elbow joint (straightening of the arm).
Term
trigeminal neuralgia
Definition
characterized by severe lightning- like pain due to inflammation of fifth cranial nerve (cheek, lips, gum)
Term
true ribs
Definition

1st seven pairs of ribs

attached anteriorly to the sternum

Term

types of vertabrae

 

cervical vertabrae

Definition
the 1st set of seven that form the neck
Term

types of vertabrae

 

lumbar vertabrae

Definition

make up the 3rd set of 5

 

form the inward curve of the lower spine

largest and stronget of the vertebrae and bear most of the bodys weight

Term

types of vertabrae

 

thoracic vartabrae

 

Definition

make up the 2nd set of 12

they form outward curve of the spine

Term
ulna
Definition

larger and longer bone of the forearm

on pinky side

Term
um
Definition
noun ending
Term
visceral
Definition
the internal organs of the body, specifically those within the chest (as the heart or lungs) or abdomen (as the liver, pancreas or intestines).
Term
xiphoid process
Definition
the structure made of cartilage that forms the lower portion of the sternum
Term
yellow bone marrow
Definition
functions as a fat storage area, compossed chiefly of fat cells located in medullary cavity
Term
cerebro, encephal/o
Definition
brain
Term
caus/o
Definition
burning, burn
Term
esthet/o
Definition
feeling nervous sensation, sense of percepitation
Term
concuss/o
Definition
shaken together, violently agitated
Term
klept/o
Definition
to steal
Term
contus/o
Definition
bruise
Term
mening/o
Definition
mengines, membranes
Term
esthesia
Definition
sensation, feeling
Term
tropic
Definition
having an infinity for
Term
antispasmodic
Definition
smooth muscle relaxer
Term
skeletal muscle relaxer
Definition
relieves stiffness, pain, discomfort from injury
Term
occupational therapy
Definition
activities that promote recovery and rehibilitation to assist patients in normalizing the ability to perform simple task
Term
rice
Definition
rest, ice, compression, elevation
Term
tract
Definition
bundle/ group of nerve fibers w/in the brain or spinal cord
Term
neurons
Definition
basic cells of the nervous system that allow diff parts of the body to communicate
Term
white mater
Definition
the portion of the nerve fibers that are myeliminated
Term
gray matter
Definition
the portion of the nerve fibers that are unmyelienated
Term
meninges
Definition
w/in the skull further protect the brain/ spinal cord
Term
dura mater
Definition
thick tough outter most membrane
Term
pia mater
Definition
nearest to the brain and spinal cord
Term
medulla
Definition

located @ the lowest part of the brainstem

connected to the spinal cord. basic survival fuctions

Term
peripheral
Definition
pertaining to parts away from the center
Term
peripheral spinal nerves
Definition
31 pairs
Term
concusion
Definition
violent shaking up or jarring of the brain
Term
traumatic brain injury
Definition
blow to the head or a penatrating head injury that damages the brain
Term
unconsciouness
Definition
state of being unaware and unable to respond to any stimuli
Term
aphasia
Definition
loss of the ability to speak write or comprehend the written word
Term
sedative
Definition
depresses the CNS produces calm and diminished response w/ producing sleep
Term
hypnotic
Definition
depresses the CNS and usually produces sleep
Term
autism
Definition
young child cannot develop normal social relationships, compulsively follows repetitive routines, and frequently have poor communication skills
Term
spondylolisthesis
Definition
forward slipping movement of the body of one of the lower lumbar vertabrae on the vertabra or sacrum below it
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