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11/20/2009

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Term
Acetabulum
Definition
Hip socket- Rounded depression, or socket, in the pelvis which joins the femur.
Term
Articular cartilage
Definition
Thin layer of cartilage, surrounding the bone in the joint space.
Term
Bone
Definition
Dense hard connective tissue forming the skeleton
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Calcium
Definition
One of the mineral constitutes of bone
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Cancellous bone
Definition
Spongy, porous, bone tissue in the inner part of the bone
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Cartilaginous tissue
Definition
Flexible, rubbery connective tissue found in the immature skeleton, at the epiphyseal growth plate and on joint surfaces
Term
Collagen
Definition
Dense, connective tissue protein strands found in bone and other tissues
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Compact bone
Definition
Hard, dense bone tissue, usually found around the outer portion of bone
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Condyle
Definition
Knuckle-like process at the end of a bone near the joint
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Diaphysis
Definition
Shaft, or mid portion of a long bone
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Epiphyseal plate
Definition
Cartilaginous area at the ends of long bones where lengthwise growth takes place in immature skeleton
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Epiphysis
Definition
Each end of a long bone, area beyond the epiphyseal plate
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Foramen
Definition
Opening or passage in bones where blood vessels and nerves enter and leave.
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Fossa
Definition
Shallow cavity in a bone
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Manubrim
Definition
Upper portion of the sternum
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Madullary cavity
Definition
Central, hollowed out area of the shaft of a long bone
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Metaphysis
Definition
Flared portion of a long bone, between the diaphysis and epiphyseal plate
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Olecranon
Definition
The point of a flexed elbow
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Osseous tissue
Definition
Bone tissue
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Ossification
Definition
Process of bone formation
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Osteoblast
Definition
Bone that helps form bony tissue
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Osteoclast
Definition
Bone cell that absorbs and removes unwanted bony tissue
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Periosteum
Definition
Membrane surrounding bones, rich in blood vessels and nerve tissue
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Red bone marrow
Definition
Found in cancellous bone, Site of hemophoresis
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Suture
Definition
Joint between bones such as skull
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Temporomandibular
Definition
Connection on either sides of the head between the temporal bone on each side of the skull
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Trochanter
Definition
Large process at the neck of the femur, attachment site for muscles and tendons
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Tubercle
Definition
Rounded, small process on the bone : site for muscles and tendon attachment
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Tuberosity
Definition
Rounded process on the bone, site of attachment for muscles and tendons
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Vertebra
Definition
Individual back bone composed of vertebral body, vertebral arch, spinous process, transverse process, lamina and neural canal.
Term
Xiphoid process
Definition
Lower, narrow portion of the sternum
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Yellow bone marrow
Definition
Fatty tissue found in the medullary cavity of most adult long bones
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Calc/o
Definition
Calcium
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Lamin/o
Definition
Lamina (part of the vertebral arch)
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Lumb/o
Definition
Lower back
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Myel/o
Definition
Bone marrow
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Orth/o
Definition
Straight
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Oste/o
Definition
Bone
Term
Spondyl/o
Definition
Vertebra
Term
Vertebr/o
Definition
Vertebra
Term
-Blast
Definition
immature cell
Term
-Clast
Definition
To break
Term
-Malacia
Definition
Softening
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-Physis
Definition
To grow
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-Porosis
Definition
pore, passage
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-Tome
Definition
Instrument to cut
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-Acetabul/o
Definition
Hip socket
Term
Calcane/o
Definition
Heel
Term
Carp/o
Definition
Carpals
Term
Cost/o
Definition
Ribs
Term
Crani/o
Definition
Skull
Term
Femor/o
Definition
Femur
Term
Fibul/o
Definition
Fibula
Term
Humer/o
Definition
Humerus
Term
Ili/o
Definition
Ilium
Term
Ischi/o
Definition
Posterior part of the pelvic bone
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Mandibul/o
Definition
lower jaw
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Maxill/o
Definition
Upper jaw
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Metacarp/o
Definition
Metacarpals
Term
Metatars/o
Definition
Metatarsals
Term
Olecran/o
Definition
Olecranon
Term
Patell/o
Definition
Kneecap
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Pelv/i
Definition
Hipbone
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Phalang/o
Definition
Phalanges
Term
Pub/o
Definition
Pubis
Term
Radi/o
Definition
Radius
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Scapul/o
Definition
Scapula (shoulderblade)
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Stern/o
Definition
Sternum
Term
Tars/o
Definition
Tarsals
Term
Tibi/o
Definition
Tibia (shin bone)
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Uln/o
Definition
Ulna (lower arm bone on little finger side)
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Osteogenic sarcoma
Definition
Malignant tumor arising from bone
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Osteomalacia
Definition
Softening of bone with inadequate amounts of mineral in the bone
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Osteomyelitis
Definition
Inflammation of the bone and bone marrow secondary to infection
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Articulation
Definition
Any joint
Term
Ligament
Definition
Connective tissue binding bones to other bones, supports, strengthens and stabalizes the joint.
Term
Synovial cavity
Definition
Space between bones at the synovial joint
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Synovial joint
Definition
a freely movable joint
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Synovial fluid
Definition
Viscous sticky fluid within the synovial cavity.
Term
Synovial membrane
Definition
Membrane lining the synovial cavity, produces synovial fluid
Term
Tendon
Definition
Connective tissue that binds muscle to bone
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Arthr/o
Definition
Joint
Term
Articul/o
Definition
Joint
Term
Chondr/o
Definition
Cartilage
Term
Ligament/o
Definition
Ligament
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Synov/o
Definition
Synovial membrane
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Ten/o
Definition
Tendon
Term
Tendin/o
Definition
Tendon
Term
Arthritis
Definition
Inflammation of joints
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Osteoarthritis
Definition
Progressive, degenerative joint disease characterized by loss of articular cartilage and hypertrophy of bone
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Dislocation
Definition
Displacement of bone from its joint
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Hernation of an intervertebral disk
Definition
Abnormal protrusion of fibrocartilaginous inter-vertebral disk into the neural canal or spinal nerves
Term
Lyme disease
Definition
A reocurrent disorder marked by severe arthritis, myalgia, malaise and neurologic and cardiac symptoms
Term
Sprain
Definition
Trauma to a joint with pain, swelling and injury to ligaments
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Abduction
Definition
Movement away from the midline of the body
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Adduction
Definition
Movement toward the midline of the body
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Extension
Definition
Straightening of flexed limb
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Fascia
Definition
Fibrous membrane separating and enveloping muscle
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Flexion
Definition
Bending at a joint
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Skeletal muscle
Definition
Muscle connected to bones, voluntary or striated muscle
Term
Smooth muscle
Definition
Muscle connected to internal organs, involuntary or visceral muscle
Term
Striated muscle
Definition
Skeletal muscle
Term
Visceral muscle
Definition
Smooth muscle
Term
Fasci/o
Definition
Fascia
Term
Leiomy/o
Definition
Smooth muscle that lines the walls of internal organs
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My/o
Definition
Muscle
Term
Myocardi/o
Definition
Heart muscle
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Myos/o
Definition
Muscle
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Rhabdomy/o
Definition
Skeletal muscle connected to bones
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-Asthenia
Definition
Lack of strength
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-Trophy
Definition
Developement
Term
Ab-
Definition
Facing away from
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Ad-
Definition
Towards
Term
Poly-
Definition
Many
Term
Arthrocentesis
Definition
Surgical puncture to remove fluid from a joint space
Term
Arthography
Definition
Process of taking an xray image after injection of contrast material into the joint
Term
Arthroplasty
Definition
Surgical repair of a joint
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Arthroscopy
Definition
Visual examination of the inside of a joint with an endoscope and television camera
Term
Electromyography
Definition
Process of recording strength of a muscle contraction as a result of electrical stimulation
Term
Muscle biopsy
Definition
Removal of muscle tissue for microscopic examination
Term
Skins function
Definition
Protection, cooling, temp. regulation,detect pain, detect pressure and touch.
Term
Integumentary system for dogs and cats consists of?
Definition
Skin, fur, nails and glands
Term
Dermis
Definition
The true layer of skin containing blood supply and nerves
Term
Collagen
Definition
Structural protein found it skin and connective tissue
Term
Epidermis
Definition
Outermost layer of skin
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Epithelium
Definition
Layer of skin forming the outer and inner surfaces of the body
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Keratin
Definition
Hard protein material found in the epidermis, hair and nails
Term
Lipocyte
Definition
Fat cell
Term
Melanin
Definition
Major skin pigment, formed by the melanocytes in the epidermis
Term
Sebaceous gland
Definition
Oil secreting gland in the dermis that is associated with hair follicles.
Term
Sebum
Definition
Oil substance secreted by the sebaceous gland
Term
Squamous epithelium
Definition
Flat, scale like cells composing the epidermis
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Subcutaneous layer
Definition
Inner most layer of skin containing fat tissue
Term
Adip/o
Definition
Fat
Term
Cutane/o
Definition
Skin
Term
Derm/o, Dermat/o
Definition
Skin
Term
Erythem/o, Erthemat/o
Definition
redness
Term
Kerat/o
Definition
Hard, horny tissue
Term
Leuk/o
Definition
White
Term
Lip/o
Definition
Fat
Term
Melan/o
Definition
Black
Term
Myc/o
Definition
Fungus, includes yeast, mold and mushrooms
Term
Onych/o
Definition
Nail
Term
Pil/o
Definition
Hair, hair follicle
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Py/o
Definition
Pus
Term
seb/o
Definition
Sebum
Term
Squam/o
Definition
Scale-like
Term
Steat/o
Definition
Fat
Term
Trich/o
Definition
Hair
Term
Ung/o
Definition
Nail
Term
Tricobisor
Definition
Hairball
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Cyst
Definition
Thick walled, closed sac or pouch containing fluid or semisolid material
Term
Pustule
Definition
Small elevation on the sin containing pus
Term
Ulcer
Definition
Open sore on the skin or mucus membranes within the body
Term
Decubitus ulcers
Definition
Bedsores
Term
Alopecia
Definition
Absence of hair from areas where it normally grows
Term
Ecchymosis, Ecchymoses
Definition
Small pinpoint hemorrhage
Term
Pruritus
Definition
Itching
Term
Acne
Definition
Chronic papular and pustular eruption of the skin with increased production of sebum
Term
Cat and dog acne
Definition
Pustular eruptions from the skin
Term
Gangrene
Definition
Death of tissue associated with loss of blood supply
Term
Scabies
Definition
A contagious, parasitic infection of the skin with intense pruritus
Term
Keloid
Definition
Hypertrophied, Thickened scar that occurs after trauma or surgical incision
Term
Keratosis
Definition
Thickened and redden area of epidermis, usually associated with aging or skin damage
Term
Verruca
Definition
Epidermal growth caused by a virus like a wart
Term
Squamous cell carcinoma
Definition
Malignant tumor of the squamous epithelial cells of the epidermis
Term
Malignant melanoma
Definition
Cancerous growth composed of melanocytes
Term
Fungal tests
Definition
Scrapings from skin lesions, hair specimens or nail clippings are sent to a lab for culture and microscopic examination
Term
Cryosurgery
Definition
Use of subfreezing temperature via liquid nitrogen to destroy tissue
Term
Skin test
Definition
Reaction of the body to a substance by observing the results of injecting the substance intradermally or applying it tropically t the skin
Term
EMG
Definition
Elcetromyogram
Term
Ortho
Definition
Orthopedic/orthopedic procedure
Term
IVD
Definition
Intravertebral disk
Term
R
Definition
Right
Term
L
Definition
Left
Term
Bilat.
Definition
Bilateral
Term
ACL
Definition
Anterior cruciate ligament
Term
CCL
Definition
Cranial cruciate ligament
Term
TPO
Definition
Triple pelvic osteotomy
Term
TPLO
Definition
Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy
Term
THR
Definition
Total hip replacement
Term
CAR
Definition
Congenital articular rigidity
Term
PDR
Definition
Physicians desk reference
Term
PROM
Definition
Passive range of motion
Term
VPB
Definition
Veterinary pharmaceuticals and biologicals
Term
AAHA
Definition
American Animal hospital association
Term
AVMA
Definition
American veterinary medical association
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DVM
Definition
Doctor of veterinary medicine
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CVT
Definition
Certified veterinary technician
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CACVT
Definition
Colorado association of certified veterinary technicians
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NAVTA
Definition
National association of veterinary technicians of america
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