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MED TERM Chapter 14 Vocabulary
MED TERM Chapter 14 Vocabulary
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03/27/2007

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Term
periosteum
Definition
outermost layer of the bone, made up of fibrous tissue
Term
compact bone
Definition
dense, hard layers of bone tissue that lie underneath the periosteum
Term
cancellous (spongy) bone
Definition
contains little spaces like a sponge and is encased in the layers of compact bone
Term
endosteum
Definition
membranous lining of the hollow cavity of the bone
Term
diaphysis
Definition
shaft of the long bones
Term
epiphysis (pl. epiphyses)
Definition
ends of the long bone
Term
bone marrow
Definition
material found in the cavities of bones
Term
red marrow
Definition
thick, blood-like material found in flat bones and the ends of long bones; location of blood cell formation
Term
yellow marrow
Definition
soft, fatter material found in the medullary cavity of long bones
Term
maxilla
Definition
upper jawbone
Term
mandible
Definition
lower jawbone
Term
vertebral column
Definition
made up of bones called vertebrae (pl.) or vertebra (sing.) through which the spinal cord runs; the vertebral column protects the spinal cord, supports the head, and provides a point of attachment for ribs and muscles
Term
cervical vertebrae
Definition
C1 to C7; first set of seven bones, forming the neck
Term
thoracic vertebrae
Definition
T1 to T12; second set of 12 vertebrae; they articulate with the 12 pairs of ribs to form the outward curve of the spine
Term
lumbar vertebrae
Definition
L1 to L5; third set of five larger vertebrae, which forms the inward curve of the spine
Term
sacrum
Definition
next five vertebrae (below the lumbar vertebrae), which fuse together to form a triangular bone positioned between the two hip bones
Term
coccyx
Definition
four vertebrae fused together to form the tailbone
Term
lamina (pl. laminae)
Definition
part of the vertebral arch
Term
clavicle
Definition
collarbone
Term
scapula
Definition
shoulder blade
Term
acromion
Definition
extension of the scapula, which forms the high point of the shoulder
Term
sternum
Definition
breastbone
Term
xiphoid process
Definition
lower portion of the sternum
Term
humerus
Definition
upper arm bone
Term
ulna and radius
Definition
lower arm bones
Term
carpal bones
Definition
wrist bones
Term
metacarpal bones
Definition
hand bones
Term
phalanges (sing. phalanx)
Definition
finger and toe bones
Term
pelvic bone, hip bone
Definition
made up of three bones (ischium, ilium, pubis) fused together
Term
ischium
Definition
lower, rear portion of pelvic bone on which one sits
Term
ilium
Definition
upper, wing-shaped part of pelvic bone on each side
Term
pubis
Definition
anterior portion of the pelvic bone
Term
acetabulum
Definition
large socket in the pelvic bone for the head of the femur
Term
femur
Definition
upper leg bone
Term
tibia and fibula
Definition
lower leg bones
Term
patella (pl. patellae)
Definition
kneecap
Term
tarsal bones
Definition
ankle bones
Term
calcaneus
Definition
heel bone
Term
metatarsal bones
Definition
foot bones
Term
articulation
Definition
joint; hold our bones together and make movement possible
Term
articular cartilage
Definition
smooth layer of gristle covering the contacting surface of joints
Term
meniscus
Definition
crescent shaped cartilage found in the knee
Term
intervertebral disk
Definition
cartilaginous pad found between the vertebrae in the spine
Term
pubic symphysis
Definition
cartilaginous joint at which two pubic bones fuse together
Term
synovia
Definition
fluid secreted by the synovial membrane and found in joint cavities
Term
bursa (pl. bursae)
Definition
fluid-filled sac that allows for easy movement of one part of a joint over another
Term
ligament
Definition
flexible, tough band of fibrous connective tissue that attaches one bone to another at a joint
Term
tendon
Definition
band of fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
Term
aponeurosis
Definition
strong sheet of tissue that acts as a tendon to attach muscles to bones
Term
skeletal muscles
Definition
striated muscles; attached to bones by tendons and make body movement possible; produce action by pulling and by working in pairs; also known as voluntary muscles because we have control over these muscles
Term
smooth muscles
Definition
unstriated muscles; located in internal organs such as the walls of blood vessels and the digestive tract; also called involuntary muscles because they respond to impulses form the autonomic nerves and are not controlled voluntarily
Term
cardiac muscle
Definition
myocardium; forms most of the wall of the heart; its involuntary contraction produces the heartbeat
Term
abduction
Definition
movement of drawing away from the middle
Term
adduction
Definition
movement of drawing toward the middle
Term
inversion
Definition
turning inward
Term
eversion
Definition
turning outward
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extension
Definition
movement in which a limb is placed in a straight position
Term
flexion
Definition
movement in which a limb is bent
Term
pronation
Definition
movement that turns the palm down
Term
supination
Definition
movement that turns the palm up
Term
rotation
Definition
turning around its own axis
Term
carp/o
Definition
carpals (wrist bones)
Term
clavic/o, clavicul/o
Definition
clavicle (collarbone)
Term
cost/o
Definition
rib
Term
crani/o
Definition
cranium (skull)
Term
femor/o
Definition
femur (upper leg bone)
Term
fibul/o
Definition
fibula (lower leg bone)
Term
humer/o
Definition
humerus (upper arm bone)
Term
ili/o
Definition
ilium
Term
ischi/o
Definition
ischium
Term
lumb/o
Definition
loin, lumbar region of the spine
Term
mandibul/o
Definition
mandible (lower jawbone)
Term
maxill/o
Definition
maxilla (upper jawbone)
Term
patell/o
Definition
patella (kneecap)
Term
pelv/i, pelv/o
Definition
pelvis, pelvic bone
Term
phalang/o
Definition
phalanges (finger or toe bones)
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pub/o
Definition
pubis
Term
rachi/o
Definition
spine, vertebral column
Term
radi/o
Definition
radius (lower arm bone)
Term
sacr/o
Definition
sacrum
Term
scapul/o
Definition
scapula (shoulder blade)
Term
spondyl/o, vertebr/o
Definition
vertebra
Term
stern/o
Definition
sternum (breastbone)
Term
tars/o
Definition
tarsals (ankle bones)
Term
tibi/o
Definition
tibia (lower leg bone)
Term
uln/o
Definition
ulna (lower arm bone)
Term
aponeur/o
Definition
aponeurosis
Term
arthr/o
Definition
joint
Term
burs/o
Definition
bursa (cavity)
Term
chondr/o
Definition
cartilage
Term
disk/o
Definition
intervertebral disk
Term
menisc/o
Definition
meniscus (crescent)
Term
synovi/o
Definition
synovia, synovial membrane
Term
ten/o, tend/o, tendin/o
Definition
tendon
Term
ankyl/o
Definition
crooked, stiff, bent
Term
kinesi/o
Definition
movement, motion
Term
kyph/o
Definition
hump
Term
lamin/o
Definition
lamina (thin, flat plate or layer)
Term
lord/o
Definition
bent forward
Term
myel/o
Definition
bone marrow
Term
my/o, myos/o
Definition
muscle
Term
oste/o
Definition
bone
Term
petr/o
Definition
stone
Term
scoli/o
Definition
crooked, curved
Term
inter-
Definition
between
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supra-
Definition
above
Term
sym-, syn-
Definition
together, joined
Term
-asthenia
Definition
weakness
Term
-clasia, -clasis, -clast
Definition
break
Term
-desis
Definition
surgical fixation, fusion
Term
-physis
Definition
growth
Term
-schisis
Definition
split, fissure
Term
ankylosis
Definition
abnormal condition of stiffness (often referring to a joint, such as the result of chronic rheumatoid arthritis)
Term
arthritis
Definition
inflammation of a joint(the most common forms of arthritis are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis)
Term
arthrochondritis
Definition
inflammation of joint cartilages
Term
bursitis
Definition
inflammation of a bursa
Term
bursolith
Definition
stone in a bursa
Term
carpoptosis
Definition
drooping wrist (wristdrop)
Term
chondromalacia
Definition
softening of cartilage
Term
cranioschisis
Definition
(congenital) fissure of the skull
Term
diskitis
Definition
inflammation of an (intervertebral) disk
Term
fibromyalgia
Definition
pain in the fibrous tissues and muscles (a common condition characterized by widespread pain and stiffness of muscles, fatigue, and disturbed sleep)
Term
kyphosis
Definition
abnormal condition of a hump (of the thoracic spine); also called hunchback or humpback
Term
lordosis
Definition
abnormal condition of bending forward (forward curvature of the lumbar spine); also called swayback
Term
maxillitis
Definition
inflammation of the maxilla
Term
meniscitis
Definition
inflammation of a meniscus
Term
myasthenia
Definition
muscle weakness
Term
myeloma
Definition
(malignant) tumor of the bone marrow
Term
osteitis
Definition
inflammation of the bone
Term
osteoarthritis (OA)
Definition
inflammation of the bone and joint
Term
osteocarcinoma
Definition
cancerous tumor of the bone
Term
osteochondritis
Definition
inflammation of the bone and cartilage
Term
osteofibroma
Definition
tumor of the bone and fibrous tissue
Term
osteomalacia
Definition
softening of bones
Term
osteomyelitis
Definition
inflammation of the bone and bone marrow
Term
osteopetrosis
Definition
abnormal condition of stonelike bone (marblelike bones caused by increased formation of bone)
Term
osteosarcoma
Definition
malignant tumor of the bone
Term
polymyositis
Definition
inflammation of many muscles
Term
rachischisis
Definition
(congenital) fissure of teh vertebral column; also called spina bifida
Term
scoliosis
Definition
abnormal (lateral) curve (of the spine)
Term
spondylarthritis
Definition
inflammation of the vertebral joints
Term
synoviosarcoma
Definition
malignant tumor of the synovial membrane
Term
tendinitis
Definition
inflammation of a tendon (also spelled tendonitis)
Term
tenodynia
Definition
pain in a tendon
Term
tenosynovitis
Definition
inflammation of the tendon and synovial membrane
Term
ankylosing spondylitis
Definition
form of arthritis that first affects the spine and adjacent structures, and that, as it progresses, causes a forward bend of the spine; also called Strumpell-Marie arthritis or disease, and rheumatoid spondylitis
Term
bunion
Definition
abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe; it is a common problem, often hereditary or caused by poorly fitted shoes; also called hallux valgus
Term
carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
Definition
a common, painful disorder of the wrist caused by compression of a nerve
Term
Colles fracture
Definition
a type of wrist fracture (the fracture is at the lower end of the radius, the distal fragment being displaced backward)
Term
exostosis
Definition
abnormal benign growth on the surface of a bone; also called spur
Term
fracture (fx)
Definition
broken bone
Term
gout
Definition
disease in which an excessive amount of uric acid in the blood causes sodium urate crystals (tophi) to be deposited in the joints, especially that of the great toe
Term
herniated disk
Definition
rupture of the intervertebral disk cartilabe, which allows the contents to protrude through it, putting pressure on teh spinal nerve roots; also called slipped disk, ruptured disk, herniated intervertebral disk, or herniated nucleus pulposus
Term
muscular dystrophy (MD)
Definition
group of hereditary diseases characterized by degeneration of muscle and weakness
Term
myasthenia gravis (MG)
Definition
chronic disease characterized by muscle weakness and thought to be caused by a defect in the transmission of impulses from nerve to muscle cell; the face, larynx, and throat are frequently affected; no true paralysis of the muscles exists
Term
osteoporosis
Definition
abnormal loss of bone density occurring frequently in postmenopausal women
Term
rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Definition
a chronic systemic disease characterized by autoimmune inflammatory changes in the connective tissue throughout the body
Term
aponeurorrhaphy
Definition
suture of an aponeurosis
Term
arthroclasia
Definition
(surgical) breaking of a (stiff) joint
Term
arthrodesis
Definition
surgical fixation of a joint
Term
arthroplasty
Definition
surgical repair of a joint
Term
bursectomy
Definition
excision of a bursa
Term
carpectomy
Definition
excision of a carpal bone
Term
chondrectomy
Definition
excision of a cartilage
Term
chondroplasty
Definition
surgical repair of a cartilage
Term
costectomy
Definition
excision of a rib
Term
cranioplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the skull
Term
craniotomy
Definition
incision of the skull (as for surgery of the brain)
Term
diskectomy
Definition
excision of an intervertebral disk; also spelled discectomy
Term
laminectomy
Definition
excision of a lamina (often performed to relieve pressure on the nerve roots in the lower spine caused by a herniated disk and other conditions)
Term
maxillectomy
Definition
excision of the maxilla
Term
meniscectomy
Definition
excision of the meniscus (performed for a torn cartilage)
Term
myorrhaphy
Definition
suture of a muscle
Term
ostectomy
Definition
excision of bone
Term
osteoclasis
Definition
(surgical) breaking of a bone (to correct a deformity)
Term
patellectomy
Definition
excision of the patella
Term
phalangectomy
Definition
excision of a finger or toe bone
Term
rachiotomy
Definition
incision into the vertebral column
Term
spondylosyndesis
Definition
fusing together of the vertebrae (spinal fusion)
Term
synovectomy
Definition
excision of the synovial membrane (of a joint)
Term
tarsectomy
Definition
excision of (one or more) tarsal bones
Term
tenomyoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the tendon and muscle
Term
tenorrhaphy
Definition
suture of a tendon
Term
vertebroplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the vertebra
Term
arthrography
Definition
x-ray imaging of a joint (with contrast medium)
Term
arthroscopy
Definition
visual examination of a joint
Term
arthrocentesis
Definition
surgical puncture of a joint to aspirate fluid
Term
electromyogram (EMG)
Definition
record of the (intrinsic) electrical activity in a (skeletal) muscle
Term
arthralgia
Definition
pain in the joint
Term
atrophy
Definition
without development (wasting)
Term
bradykinesia
Definition
slow movement
Term
carpal
Definition
pertaining to the wrist
Term
cranial
Definition
pertaining to the cranium
Term
dyskinesia
Definition
difficult movement
Term
dystrophy
Definition
abnormal development
Term
femoral
Definition
pertaining to the femur
Term
humeral
Definition
pertaining to the humerus
Term
hyperkinesia
Definition
excessive movement (overactive)
Term
hypertrophy
Definition
excessive development
Term
iliofemoral
Definition
pertaining to the ilium and femur
Term
intercostal
Definition
pertaining to between the ribs
Term
intervertebral
Definition
pertaining to between the vertebrae
Term
intracranial
Definition
pertaining to within the cranium
Term
ischiofibular
Definition
pertaining to the ischium and fibula
Term
ischiopubic
Definition
pertaining to the ischium and pubis
Term
lumbar
Definition
pertaining to the loins (the part of the back between the thorax and pelvis
Term
lubmocostal
Definition
pertaining to the loins and the ribs
Term
lumbosacral
Definition
pertaining to the lumbar regions (loin) and the sacrum
Term
osteoblast
Definition
developing bone cell
Term
osteocyte
Definition
bone cell
Term
osteonecrosis
Definition
abnormal death of bone (tissues)
Term
pelvic
Definition
pertaining to the pelvis
Term
pelvisacral
Definition
pertaining to the pelvis and the sacrum
Term
pubofemoral
Definition
pertaining to the pubis and femur
Term
sacral
Definition
pertaining to the sacrum
Term
sacrovertebral
Definition
pertaining to the sacrum and vertebrae
Term
sternoclavicular
Definition
pertaining to the sternum and clavicle
Term
sternoid
Definition
resembling the sternum
Term
subcostal
Definition
pertaining to below the rib
Term
submandibular
Definition
pertaining to below the mandible
Term
submaxillary
Definition
pertaining to below the maxilla
Term
subscapular
Definition
pertaining to below the scapula
Term
substernal
Definition
pertaining to below the sternum
Term
suprascapular
Definition
pertaining to above the scapula
Term
suprapatellar
Definition
pertaining to above the patella
Term
symphysis
Definition
growing together
Term
vertebrocostal
Definition
pertaining to the vertebrae and ribs
Term
chiroposdist, podiatrist
Definition
specialist in treating and diagnosing diseases and disorders of the foot, including medical and surgical treatment
Term
chiropractic
Definition
system of therapy that consists of manipulation of the vertebral column
Term
chiropractor
Definition
specialist in chiropractic
Term
orhtopedics (ortho)
Definition
branch of medicine dealing with the study and treatment of diseases and abnormalities of the musuloskeletal system
Term
orthopedist
Definition
physician who specializes in orthopedics
Term
orthotics
Definition
making and fitting of orthopedic appliances, such as arch supports, used to support, align, prevent, or correct deformities
Term
orthotist
Definition
a person who specializes in orthotics
Term
osteopath
Definition
physician who specializes in osteopathy
Term
osteopathy
Definition
system of medicine that uses the usual forms of diagnosis and treatment but places greater emphasis on the role of the relation between body organs and the musculoskeletal system; manipulation may be used in addition to other treatments
Term
prosthesis (pl. prostheses)
Definition
an artificial substitute for a missing body part such as a leg, eye, or total hip replacement
Term
C1-C7
Definition
cervical vertebrae
Term
CTS
Definition
carpal tunnel syndrome
Term
EMG
Definition
electromyogram
Term
fx
Definition
fracture
Term
HNP
Definition
herniated nucleus pulposus
Term
L1-L5
Definition
lumbar vertebrae
Term
MD
Definition
muscular dystrophy
Term
MG
Definition
myasthenia gravis
Term
OA
Definition
osteoarthritis
Term
ortho
Definition
orthopedics
Term
RA
Definition
rheumatoid arthritis
Term
T1-T12
Definition
thoracic vertebrae
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