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512 UNH-Musculo-skeletal
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Nursing
Professional
07/18/2011

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Term
Kyphosis
Definition
Eggaerated curvature of the thoracic spine, common in olders adults.
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Lordosis
Definition
Exaggeration curvature of the lumbar spine. common during the toddler years and pregnancy.
Term
Scoliosis
Definition
Increased convexity in curvature of thoracic spine.Lateral "S" or "C" shaped spinal column with vertebral rotation, unequal heights of hips and shoulders.
Term
Osteoporosis
Definition
"porous bones" Occurs when bones lose an excessive amountof their protein and mineral content, particularly calcium.
Term
Hypertonicity
Definition
Increase in muscle tone.
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Hypotonicity
Definition
Decrease in muscle tone.
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Flexion
Definition
bending the extremity at the joint and decreasing the angle of the joint.
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Extension
Definition
straightening of the extremity joint and increasing of the joint.
Term
Abduction
Definition
moving away from the midline of the body.
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Adduction
Definition
moving towards the midline of the body.
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Circumduction
Definition
circular movement of a limb.
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Dorsal Flexion
Definition
toes drawn up to the ankle.
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Plantar Flexion
Definition
toes point away from the ankle.
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Supination
Definition
Palm up.
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Pronation
Definition
Palm down.
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Internal Rotation
Definition
Forward rotation (anterior)
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External Rotation
Definition
Backward rotation (posterior)
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