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HA Chpt. 22 Musculoskeletal
HA Chpt. 22 Musculoskeletal
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
10/27/2014

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Term
Musculoskeletal System
Definition
Bones, Joints & Muscles
Term
2 Types of Joints
Definition
Nonsynovial
Synovial
Term
Nonsynovial Joints
Definition
Fibrous Tissue or Cartilage
Immovable or Slightly Moveable
Term
Synovial Joints
Definition
Bones from each other and enclosed in a Joint Cavity filled w/ synovial fluid. (Freely Moveable)
Term
Osteoporosis
Definition
Bone demineralization leads to decreased density
Term
Osteoclast
Definition
bone resorption
Term
Osteoblast
Definition
bone formation
Term
CMS
Definition
Circulation
Motion
Sensation
Term
Fracture
Definition
disruption of bone tissue
Term
Complete Fracture
Definition
spans the complete width of the bone
Term
Open Fracture
Definition
penetrate the skin
Term
Degenerative Joint Disease (Osteoarthritis
Definition
Progressive loss of cartilage and bone in the joints. Hips, knees,
vertebrae, and hands are most common sites.
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