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Musculoskeletal
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Undergraduate 1
08/10/2013

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Term
Bone types
Definition
long, short, flat, irregular, sesamoid
Term
example of long bone
Definition
femur
Term
example of short bone
Definition
ankle, wrist, toes
Term
example of flat bone
Definition
skull
Term
example of irregular bone
Definition
spine
Term
example of sesamoid bone
Definition
knee cap, patella
Term
periosteum
Definition
outer tough fibrous covering, continuous with tendons and ligaments. has blood vessels that penetrate bone.
Term
epiphysis
Definition
spongy bone. absorbs shock. red bone marrow. broad ends of long bone that articulate.
Term
diaphysis
Definition
shaft of long bone. consists of compact bone. large area of blood vessels. main region of exchange of calcium.
Term
medullary cavity
Definition
middle, hollow space in diaphysis. contains yellow bone marrow. large area of blood vessels.
Term
articular cartilage
Definition
lines site of articulation. covers ends of epiphysis. reduces friction.
Term
axial division
Definition
head and spinal column. main purpose is support and protection of organs.
Term
appendicular division
Definition
pectoral girdle and pelvic girdle. connects appendages to body. provides movement.
Term
muscles
Definition
provides movement, posture and protective covering for organs. produces body heat.
Term
bones
Definition
framework, storage of phosphorous and calcium. produce blood cells. protect and support organs. attachment of muscles.
Term
osteoporosis
Definition
deterioration of bone
Term
closed fracture
Definition
clean break
Term
compound fracture
Definition
open wound with fracture
Term
complicated fracture
Definition
fracture affects surrounding tissue. (rib pinches lung)
Term
comminuted fracture
Definition
shattered
Term
impacted fracture
Definition
compression
Term
incomplete fracture
Definition
crack or splint
Term
osteoarthritis
Definition
caused by over use. older people and smaller joints
Term
rheumatoid arthritis
Definition
immune attack of joint. younger people and larger joints
Term
gouty arthritis
Definition
build up of uric acid crystals (toefus)
Term
muscular dystrophy
Definition
genetic disease causes regression of muscles
Term
myasthenia gravis
Definition
antibodies attack nerve receptors. muscles can't contract
Term
carpal tunnel syndrome
Definition
cuts off blood, nerves and tendons
Term
crepitation
Definition
cracking knuckles
Term
hemarthritis
Definition
blood in joints
Term
multiple myeloma
Definition
cancerous tumors of muscle. genetic
Term
sprain
Definition
twisting of a joint
Term
strain
Definition
pull or overextension of ligament
Term
talipes equinovarus
Definition
clubbed foot usually secondary to other disorders like downs syndrome
Term
arthrography
Definition
visualization of joint
Term
bone density test
Definition
amount of mineral is bone
Term
bone scintigraphy
Definition
bone biospy
Term
bone reduction
Definition
shortening of bone
Term
traction
Definition
pushing or pulling of a bone
Term
arthrocentesis
Definition
removal of fluid in joint
Term
arthroscopy
Definition
joint scope
Term
bursectomy
Definition
removal of fluid sac (bursea)underlying joint
Term
laminectomy
Definition
removal of outer covering of bone
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