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LOM Ch 15 Musculoskeletal System Set 15
Language of Medicine 9th Edition Davi-Ellen Chabner Musculoskeletal System
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osteomalacia
Definition
softening of the bone, with inadequate amounts of mineral (calcium) in the bone
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rickets
Definition
what osteomalacia is known as in childhood diseases
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osteomyelitis
Definition
inflammation of the bone and bone marrow secondary to infection
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osteoporosis
Definition
decrease in bone density (mass)--thinning and weakening of bone
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talipes
Definition
congenital abnormality of the hindfoot (involving the talus)
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talipes equinovarus
Definition
clubfoot
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synovial joints
Definition
freely movable joints
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joint capsule
Definition
surrounds bones of synovial joint and composed of fibrous tissue
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ligaments
Definition
thickened fibrous bands of connective tissue that connects one bone to another
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synovial membrane
Definition
lies under the joint capsule and lines the synovial cavity between the bones
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synovial cavity
Definition
filled with a special lubricating fluid produced by the synovial membrane
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synovial fluid
Definition
contains water and nutrients that nourish and lubricate the joints
Term
bursae
Definition
what is the plural of bursa
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bursae
Definition
closed sacs of synovial fluid lined with a synovial membrane and are located near but not withing the joint
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tendons
Definition
connective tissue that connects muscle to bone
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meniscus
Definition
What is the singular of menisci?
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meniscus
Definition
crescent-shaped piece of cartilage that acts as a protective cushion in a synovial joint
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anterior cruciate ligament
Definition
What does ACL stand for?
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articular cartilage
Definition
smooth, glistening white tissue that covers the surface of a joint
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articulation
Definition
any type of joint
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bursa
Definition
sac of fluid near a joint, promotes smooth sliding of one tissue against another
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ligament
Definition
connective tissue binding bones to other bones--supports, strengthens, and stabilizes joint
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suture joint
Definition
immovable joint, such as between the bones of the skull
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synovial cavity
Definition
space between bones at a synovial joint--contains synovial fluid produced by the synoival membrane
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synovial fluid
Definition
viscous fluid within the synovial cavity
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viscous
Definition
sticky
Term
like
Definition
The prefix syn- in synovial means _________
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ov/o
Definition
combined form meaning egg
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synovial joint
Definition
a freely movable joint
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synovial membrane
Definition
tissue lining the synovial cavity and produces synovial fluid
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