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Chapter 6
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Undergraduate 1
01/26/2014

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Referring to bone; bony
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osseous
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Deep heating
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diathermy
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Skeleton bony framework of the extremities
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appendicular
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Examination of the interior of a joint by entering the joint with a fiber-optic camera
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arthroscopy
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Production of detailed pictures of internal structures, using combination of computers and magnetism for diagnostic purposes
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magnetic resonance imaging
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Improper posture characterized by shoulders that roll forward
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kyphosis
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Improper posture characterized by forward curvature of the lumbar spine; swayback
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lordosis
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Inflammation of the bursa, often caused by repetitive motions
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bursitis
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Chronic disorder characterized by aches, pain, and stiffness in joints and muscles
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fibromyalgia
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Restoration of a fracture to normal position
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reduction
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