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02/23/2008

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articular cartilage
Definition
a smooth layer of cartilage covering the epiphyses of bones and found only in synovial joints
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bursa
Definition
a small fluid-filled sac in the shoulder, elbow and knee joints that provides a cushioning effect during movement
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carpals
Definition
the small bones of the wrist
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metacarpals
Definition
the small narrow bones of the hand
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cartilaginous joint
Definition
a joint where the material between bones consists of cartilage that allows some movement between bones
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cranium
Definition
part of the skull, the bones that surround the brain
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abduction
Definition
movement away from the body midline
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adduction
Definition
movement toward the body midline
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circumduction
Definition
turning the distal end of a bone in a circle
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fascia
Definition
a tough, fibrous connective tissue
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femur
Definition
the bone of the upper leg or thigh
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fibrous joint
Definition
a joint where the material between bones consists of fibrous connective tissue that allows very little or no movement between them
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fibula
Definition
the smaller of two bones of the lower leg
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dorsiflexion
Definition
bending the foot or toes upward
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flexion
Definition
decreasing the angle between bones (bending a joint)
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plantar flexion
Definition
bending of the sole of the foot by curling the toes downward toward the ground
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ilium
Definition
the upper, winged-shaped bone of the pelvic girdle
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ischium
Definition
the inferior bone of the pelvic girdle
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meniscus
Definition
a crescent-shaped cartilage that helps to stabilize joint movements
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aponeurosis
Definition
a flattened tendon, it functions as a fascia that joins muscles together or joins muscle to bone
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endosteum
Definition
a thin layer of connective tissue that lines the marrow cavity
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osteoblast
Definition
a bone cell that is mobile and secretes bone matrix
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osteoclast
Definition
 a bone cell that dissolves bone matrix
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osteocyte
Definition
a bone cell that is stationary, locked within bone matrix
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periosteum

Definition
a thin layer of fibrous connective tissue that forms the outermost layer of a bone
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parietal bones

Definition
part of the skull, 2 bones at the top of the head
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patella
Definition
the bone that forms the kneecap
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phalanges of the fingers or toes
Definition
the small narrow bones of the fingers or toes
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diaphysis
Definition
the long, narrow shaft portion of long bones
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epiphysis
Definition
the end of a long bone
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pubis
Definition
the anterior part of the pelvic girdle
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symphysis pubis
Definition
a cartilaginous joint that is the point of fusion for two pubic bones
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radius
Definition
the bone of the forearm (lower arm) that is in line with the thumb
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sacrum
Definition
4 vertebrae that fuse in early childhood into a single bone forming the dorsal wall of the pelvis
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appendicular skeleton
Definition
a division of the skeleton that includes the bones of the appendages and pectoral and pelvic girdles
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axial skeleton
Definition
a division of the skeleton that includes the bones that are located along or near the central vertical axis of the body
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skeletal muscle
Definition
the muscle tissue that forms the muscles attached to bones
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sternum
Definition
the breastplate
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synovial joint
Definition
a joint containing the synovial fluid within a sac of connective tissue allowing for the most movement between bones relative to fibrous joints and cartilaginous joints
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synovial fluid
Definition
the fluid produced by the synovial membrane, which provides lubrication and a shock-absorbing cushion in synovial joints
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metatarsus
Definition
the bones of the foot
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tarsus
Definition
the bones of the ankle
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tendon
Definition
a band of fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone
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eversion
Definition
turning a body part outward
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inversion
Definition
turning a body part inward
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cervical vertebrae
Definition
the first 7 bones of the vertebral column, numbered C1 to C7 from superior to inferior
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intervertebral disc
Definition
fibrocartilaginous disc located between verterbrae
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lumbar vertebrae
Definition
5 vertebrae of the lower spine, numbered L1 to L5
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thoracic vertebrae
Definition
12 vertebrae of the thorax, numbered T1 to T12; each one articulates with a pair of ribs
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vertebral column
Definition
the spinal column; 31 vertebrae in a linear formation
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clavicles
Definition
the two collarbones
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coccyx
Definition
3-5 fused vertebrae that form the tailbone
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compact bone
Definition
bone tissue (connective tissue) consisting of compacted, hardened mineral salts and collagen arranged in circular layers around a central bone
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depression
Definition

lowering a body part

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elevation
Definition
raising a body part
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extension
Definition
increasing the angle between bones (straightening a joint)
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frontal bone
Definition
part of the skull, the bone of the forehead
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humerus
Definition
the bone of the brachium (upper arm)
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lacrimal bones
Definition
two facial bones between each orbit and the nose
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ligament
Definition
tough bands of fibrous tissue that stabilizes joints
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lower limbs
Definition
the 2 legs; left and right
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mandible
Definition
the lower jaw bone
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marrow cavity
Definition
an internal chamber within the diaphysis; medullary cavity
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maxilla
Definition
the upper jaw bone of the face
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nasal bones

Definition
two facial bones forming the bridge of the nose
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pronation
Definition
turning the palm downward
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red bone marrow
Definition
soft, gel-like connective tissue within spongy bone where blood cells are manufactured
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rotation
Definition
turning a bone on its own axis
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scapula
Definition
the bone forming the shoulder blade
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spongy bone
Definition
bone tissue consisting of thin plates of hardened bone forming an interlocking meshwork, with blood-rich, red bone marrow in between plates
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supination
Definition
turning the palm upward
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tibia
Definition
the larger of the two bones of the lower leg
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ulna
Definition
the lateral bone of the forearm, which is not in line with the thumb
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upper limbs
Definition
the 2 arms; left and right
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vomer
Definition

a facial bone forming part of the nasal septum

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xiphoid process
Definition
cartilage located at the lower end of the sternum, which attaches to the diaphragm
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yellow bone marrow
Definition
connective tissue rich in fat, which occupies the marrow cavity of bones
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zygomatic bones
Definition
two facial bones forming part of the cheek
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arthalgia
Definition
pain in a joint
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ataxia
Definition
an inabilty to coordinate muscles while executing a voluntary movement
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atrophy
Definition
lacking development or wasting
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bradykinesia
Definition
abnormally slow movement
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dyskinesia
Definition
difficulty in movement
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dystrophy
Definition
deformities arising during development
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hypertrophy
Definition
excessive development
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myalgia
Definition
muscle tenderness or pain
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tenodynia
Definition
pain in a tendon
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achondroplasia
Definition
abnormal, slow growth of long bones resulting in unusually short,stocky limbs
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ankylosis
Definition
abnormal condition of joint stiffness
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arthritis
Definition
 inflammation and degenration of a joint
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bunion
Definition
abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of teh big toe
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bursitis
Definition
inflammation of a bursa
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bursolith
Definition
a calcium deposit (or stone) within a bursa
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carpal tunnel syndrome (CPS)
Definition
repetitive stress injury in which the nerves of the wrist generate pain impulses due to inflammation of synovial sheaths
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carpoptosis
Definition
dropping of the wrist; wrist drop
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chondromalacia
Definition
deterioraion or softening of cartilage
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cramps
Definition
prolonged, involuntary muscular contractions
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cranioschisis
Definition

a congenital fissure of the skull

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diskitis
Definition
inflammation of an intervertebral disk
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Duchenne's muscular dystrophy (DMD)
Definition
a congenital condition resulting in progressive muscular weakness and deterioration
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epicondylitis
Definition
inflammation of the cartilages of the elbow
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fracture
Definition
a break in the bone
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gout
Definition
abnormal deposition of uric acid crystals in the joints (usually the big toe joints), causing localized pain; gouty arthritis
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herniated disk
Definition
a rupture of an intervertebral disk, resulting in the protrusion of tissue against spianl nerves, which generates pain
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kyphosis
Definition
a deformity of the spine characterized by the presence of a hump; hunchback
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lateral epicondylitis
Definition
inflammation of the lateral tendon of the elbow; tennis elbow
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lordosis
Definition

a deformity of the spine characterized by an anterior curve of the lumbar area

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Marfan's syndrome
Definition
inherited condition resulting in excessive cartilage formation at the epiphyseal plates, forming long arms and legs
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maxillitis
Definition
inflammation of the maxilla
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meniscitis
Definition
inflammation of a meniscus
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myasthenia gravis (MG)
Definition
weakness in the muscles
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myeloma
Definition
a malignant tumor of bone marrow
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myoclonus
Definition
a spasm or twitching of a muscle or muscle group
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myocele
Definition
protrusion of a muscle thrtough its fascia
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myositis
Definition
inflammation of muscle tissue
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osteitis
Definition
inflammation of a bone
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osteitis deformans
Definition
viral infection of bone that causes deformities of the skeleton resulting from the acceleration of bone loss; Paget's disease
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osteoarthritis (OA)
Definition
a form of arthritis characterized by an age-related deterioration of joints that is accompanied by erosion of cartilage and painful inflammation
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osteocarcinoma
Definition
cancer of the bone
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osteochondritis
Definition
inflammation of bone and associated cartilage
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osteofibroma
Definition
a benign tumor of the bone, in which the bone contains fibrous connective tissue that surrounds bone
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osteogenesis imperfecta
Definition
an inherited condition resulting in impaired growth and fragile bones, leading to progressive skeletal deformation and frequent fractures; brittle bone syndrome
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osteomalacia
Definition
a gradual and painful softening of bones
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osteomyelitis
Definition

a painful infection caused by bacteria, characterized by inflammation of the red bone marrow

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osteonecrosis
Definition
death of bone tissue
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osteopetrosis
Definition
excessive formation of dense bone, which crowds out marrow cavities and leads to cutting off blood supply to the bone; marble bone
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osteosarcoma

Definition
cancer of bone
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paraplegia

Definition
paralisys of both legs and the lower part of the body
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polymyositis
Definition
inflammation of many muscles simultaneously
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quadriplegia
Definition
paralysis of all 4 appendages
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rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Definition
a form of arthritis characterized by progressive, gradual joint deterioration that is caused by an autoimmune response
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scoliosis
Definition
abnormal lateral curvature of the spine
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spinal cord injury (SCI)
Definition
trauma to the spinal cord often resulting in paralysis
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spondylarthritis
Definition
inflammation of the intervertebral joints
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sprain
Definition
an injury resulting from stretching a ligament beyond its normal range, tearing its collagen fibers
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strain
Definition
an injury resulting from stretching a muscle beyond its normal range, tearing muscle tissue
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synoviosarcoma
Definition
cancer of the synovial membrane in a joint
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tendonitis
Definition
inflammation of a tendon
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tenosynovitis
Definition
inflammation of a tendon and the synovial membrane that surrounds it
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arthrocentesis
Definition
surgical puncture of a joint to aspirate (suction) fluids from the synovial cavity
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arthroclasia
Definition
breaking of an abnormally stiff joint during surgery to increase range of motion
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arthrodesis
Definition
surgical fixation (stabilization) of a joint
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arthrogram
Definition
x-ray film of a joint after injection of air, contrast media or both
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arthroplasty
Definition
surgical repair of a joint or total joint replacement
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arthroscopic surgery
Definition
surgery of a joint using the arthroscope
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arthroscopy
Definition
endoscopic visual examination of a joint cavity using fiber optic instrument, called the arthroscope
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arthrotomy

Definition
surgical incision into a joint
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bursectomy
Definition
excision of a bursa
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bursotomy
Definition
surgical incision into a bursa
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chiropractic
Definition
a field of therapy that mainly involves manipulation of the vertebral column
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chiropractor
Definition
a specialist in chiropractic
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chondrectomy
Definition
excision of a joint cartilage
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chondroplasty
Definition
surgical repair of a joint cartilage
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costectomy
Definition
excision of a rib
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cranioplasty
Definition
surgical repair of a defect in the cranium
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craniotomy
Definition
surgical entry into the cranium
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diskectomy
Definition
exicision of an intervertebral disk
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electromyography (EMG)
Definition
a diagnostic procedure that records the strength of muslce contraction
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fasciotomy
Definition
surgical incision into fascia
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laminectomy
Definition
excision of part of a vertebra known as the lamina, often as part of treatment for a herniated disk
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menisectomy
Definition
excision of a meniscus
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myoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of muscle tissue
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myorrhaphy

Definition
closing a muscle with sutures
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orthotics
Definition
construction and fitting or orthopedic appliances to assist in patient movement
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orthotist
Definition
a physician specializing in orthotics
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ostectomy
Definition
excision of bone
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osteoclasis
Definition
surgical breaking of a bone to correct a defect
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osteopath (OD)
Definition
a physician trained in osteopathy; osteopathic surgeon
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osteopathy
Definition
a medical field that emphasizes the relationship between the musculoskeletal system and overall health with an emphasis on preventative medicine
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osteoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of bone
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podiatrist
Definition
a physician trained in podiatry; chiropodist
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podiatry
Definition
medical field specializing in treating the foot
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prosthesis
Definition
an artifical substitute for a missing body part
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rachiotomy
Definition
surgical incision into the verterbral column
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spinal fusion
Definition
surgical connection of adjacent vertebrae; spondylosyndesis
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synovectomy
Definition
excision of a joint's synovial membrane
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tenomyoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of a muscle and its tendon
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tenorrhaphy
Definition
closing a tendon with sutures
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tenotomy
Definition
incision into a tendon
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ACL
Definition
anterior cruciate ligament
Term
HNP
Definition
herniated nucleus pulposus
Term
ortho
Definition

orthopedics

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ROM
Definition
range of motion
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THR

Definition
total hip replacement
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TKA
Definition
total knee arthroplasty
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TKR
Definition
total knee replacement
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