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| Moving a body part away from the mid-line of the body. |
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| Moving a body part toward the mid-line of the body. |
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| The bones of the shoulders, arms, hips, and legs. |
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| The bones of the head, chest, and back. |
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| These joints allow for forward motion, backward motion and circular rotation. Ex. Shoulder |
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| Fluid filled sac that decreases friction where a tendon rubs against a bone near the synovial joint. |
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| To move a limb in a circular manner. |
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| Hard or dense bone forming the superficial layer of all bones. |
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| The straight shaft of a long bone. |
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| A thin layer of connective tissue that lines the surface of the bony tissue that forms the medullary cavity of long bones. |
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| The widened ends of the long bone. |
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| Straightening a joint to increase the angle between two bones or body parts. |
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| Bending of a joint to decrease the angle between two bones or body parts. Opposite of extension. |
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| An anatomical feature on an infant's skull comprised by any of the soft membranous gaps between the incompletely formed cranial bones of a foetus or an infant. |
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| This type of joint features two bone plates that glide against one another. Ex. Wrist |
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| Formation of blood cells. |
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| This type of joint can open and close like a door. Move in up and down motions. Ex. Elbow |
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| An area where 2 bones come together. |
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| The marrow cavity of a bone. |
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| Process by which cartilaginous tissue is changed into bone from infancy through puberty. |
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| Bone cells. There are two types, osteoclasts and osteoblasts. |
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| Thick, fibrous membrane that goes around and covers the outside of the bone. |
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| These joints allow for rotation around an axis. Ex. Neck |
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| Moving the palm to the downward position, foot or hand. |
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| When a bone "spins" on its axis. |
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| Bone in which the spicules form a latticework, with interstices filled with embryonic connective tissue or bone marrow. |
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| Moving the palm to the upward position, foot or hand. |
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| Immovable joints. Ex. Bones in the Skull |
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| Clear lubricating fluid that is secreted by the synovial membrane. |
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| A chronic inflammatory disorder that typically affects the small joints in your hands and feet. Causes- when your immune system attacks the synovium — the lining of the membranes that surround your joints. Symptoms- Tender, warm, swollen joints, morning stiffness that may last for hours, Firm bumps of tissue under the skin on your arms (rheumatoid nodules,fatigue, fever and weight loss. Treatment- NSAIDS, steroids, DMARDs, Immunosuppressents, TNF-alpha inhibitors, therapy, total joint replacement, tendon repair, and joint fusion. |
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| Occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of your bones wears down over time. Causes- Cartilage wears down completely, you may be left with bone rubbing on bone. Symptoms- Pain, tenderness, stiffness, loss of flexibility, grating sensation, and bone spurs. Treatment- No cure, acetaminophen, NSAIDS, Narcotics, physical therapy, occupational therapy, braces, shoe inserts, cortisone shots, lubrication injections, realigning bones, and joint replacement. |
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| A minimumly invasive surgerical procedure in which an examination and sometimes treatment of damage of the interior of a joint is performed using a arthroscope, a type of endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision. |
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| Bone marrow aspiration removes a small amount of bone marrow fluid and cells through a needle put into a bone. The bone marrow fluid and cells are checked for problems with any of the blood cells made in the bone marrow. |
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| a painful condition that affects the small fluid-filled pads hat act as cushions among your bones and the tendons and muscles near your joints. Causes- Throwing a baseball or lifting something over your head repeatedly, leaning on your elbows for long periods of time, extensive kneeling, for tasks such as laying carpet or scrubbing floors, and prolonged sitting, particularly on hard surfaces. Symptoms- Joint may feel feel achy or stiff, hurts more when you move it or press on it, look swollen and red. See a doctor if disabling joint pain, pain for more than one to two weeks, excessive swelling, redness, bruising or a rash in the affected area, Sharp or shooting pain, especially when you exercise or exert yourself, or a fever. Treatment- medication, therapy, injections, and surgery. |
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| A medical procedure to restore a fracture or dislocation to the correct alignment. |
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| A fracture in which the bone involved in the fracture is broken into several pieces. At least three separate pieces of bone must be present for a fracture to be classified as comminuted. |
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| Is an injury that occurs when there is a break in the skin around a broken bone. In order for an injury to be classified as a compound fracture, the outside air (and dirt and bacteria) must be able to get to the fracture site without a barrier of skin or soft-tissue. |
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| Occurs when there is an abnormal separation in the joint, where two or more bones meet. |
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