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Ch. 6 Terms
Medical Terminology, Skeletal and Muscle Systems
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09/13/2012

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Term
musculoskeletal
Definition
skeletal and muscular system combine to form the _____ system
Term
206
Definition
how many bones in the body?
Term
support, movement
Definition
bones and muscles work together to ____ the body and produce _____
Term
bones
Definition
function in support of soft internal organs, storage of mineral salts, production of blood cells within red bone marrow, and serve as attachment site for muscles
Term
bone, muscle
Definition
each _____ and _____ is an organ
Term
CT
skeletal myo tissue and CT
Definition
bones are composed mostly of _____; muscles composed mainly of ______
Term
muscles
Definition
function in producing body movement and regulating body temp
Term
orthopedics
(orthopedist)
Definition
branch of medicine focusing on diseases of musculoskeletal system
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arthalgia
Definition
often first symptom of joint or bone disease
Term
arthalgia
Definition
common complaint following injury to a joint
Term
arthalgia
Definition
condition of joint pain
Term
ataxia
Definition
inability to coordinate muscles during a voluntary reaction
Term
ataxia
Definition
sign of NS disorder that is often inherited
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atrophy
Definition
sign of reduction in muscle size
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atrophy
Definition
lack of movement leads to a reduction in muscle strength due to disuse, causing _____
Term
bradykinesia
Definition
clinical sign of an underlying bone, muscle, or nervous disorder
Term
bradykinesia
Definition
condition of slow motion
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decalcification
Definition
clinical sign that is the abnormal reduction of calcium in bone
Term
decalcification
Definition
often caused by a hormonal disorder upsetting the calcium balance b/t the bloodstream and bone
Term
decalcification
Definition
can be treated with a combo of hormonal therapy, a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D and mild exercise
Term
dyskinesia
Definition
condition of bad, abnormal, painful, or difficult motion
Term
musculoskeletal disorder
Definition
difficulty in movement is a common sign of a ______
Term
dystrophy
Definition
general term to describe a deformity arising during development
Term
dystrophy
Definition
a sign of a congenital disease that occurs in different forms
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hypertrophy
Definition
sign of excessive muscle growth or development
Term
protein
Definition
muscle hypertrophy is produced by the addition of ____ to muscle fibers, which is stimulated by strenuous muscle activity
Term
myalgia
Definition
condition of muscle pain
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myalgia
Definition
caused by the buildup of lactic acid in the muscle tissue during strenuous exercise
Term
tenodynia
Definition
tendon pain
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tenodynia
Definition
common symptom of "weekend athletes": people who work inactive jobs during the workweek and become very active on their days off
Term
musculoskeletal disease
Definition
chronic forms of myalgia usually suggest an underlying ______
Term
tenodynia
Definition
usually indicates minor injury to one or more tendons, often lasting weeks or months
Term
tenodynia
Definition
if ____ is intense, may indicate taring of the tendons that requires medical intervention
Term
dwarf
Definition
an ind. with abnormally short limbs and stature
Term
achondroplasia
Definition
without cartilage formation
Term
achondroplasia
Definition
disease that causes dwarfism
Term
ankylosis
Definition
condition of crooked
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ankylosis
Definition
joints are abnormall stiff, movement is difficult
Term
ankylosis
Definition
a condition that may follow another disease, such as arthritis
Term
arthritis
Definition
general disorder resulting in inflammation and degeneration of a joint
Term
arthritis
Definition
joint inflammation
Term
osteoarthritis (OA)
Definition
common condition as people age, in which the joint structures become worn over time and gradually replaced by bone
Term
rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Definition
autoimmune disease in which joint structures become eroded by the action of the body's own WBCs
Term
arthrochondritis
Definition
the articular cartilage within synovial joints undergoes inflammation, resulting in joint pain during movements
Term
arthrochondritis
Definition
unlike arthritis, usually a temporary condition caused by a localized infection
Term
bunion
Definition
abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the big toe
Term
bunion
Definition
caused by an inflammation of a bursa near the big toe
Term
bursitis
Definition
inflammation of a bursa
Term
bursolith
Definition
calcium deposit within a bursa of the foot
Term
bursolith
Definition
diagnosis confirmed with an X-ray and us typically surgically removed
Term
carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
Definition
characterized by inflammation of the wrist that causes pressure against the median nerve, resulting in local pain and restricted movement
Term
median
Definition
carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by local pressure against the _____ nerve
Term
carpoptosis
Definition
also known as "wrist drop"
Term
carpoptosis
Definition
weakness of the wrist resulting in difficulty supporting the hand
Term
cramps
Definition
painful, involuntary muscle contractions
Term
degenerative joint disease (DJD)
Definition
general term describing a disease of joints in which the cartilage undergoes degeneration
Term
degenerative joint disease (DJD)
Definition
the articular cartilage degrades and is often replaced with bone
Term
Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)
Definition
children born with a disease causing skeletal muscle degeneration, resulting in progressive muscle weakness and deterioration
Term
epicondylitis
Definition
area of the elbow becomes inflamed, usually due to an injury
Term
fibromyalgia
Definition
disease of unknown origin that produces widespread pain of musculoskeletal structures of the limbs, face, and trunk
Term
fibromyalgia
Definition
condition of pain of fibers and muscles
Term
sleep deprivation
Definition
fibromyalgia syndrome has some evidence that it may be caused by _____
Term
fracture
Definition
clinical term for a break in the bone
Term
colles'
Definition
fracture: break in the distal part of the radius
Term
comminuted
Definition
fracture: break resulting in fragmentation of the bone
Term
compression
Definition
fracture: crushed break, often due to weight or pressure applied to a bone during a fall
Term
displaced
Definition
fracture: break causing an abnormal alignment of bone pieces
Term
epiphyseal
Definition
fracture: break at the location of the growth plate, which can affect growth of the bone
Term
greenstick
Definition
fracture: slight break in a bone that appears as a slight fissure in an X-ray
Term
nondisplaced
Definition
fracture: break in which the broken bones retain their alignment
Term
pott's
Definition
fracture: break at the ankle that affects both bones of the leg
Term
spiral
Definition
fracture: spiral-shaped break often caused by twisting stresses along a long bone
Term
gout
Definition
person experiences sharp pain in the joints of the toes
Term
uric acid crystals
Definition
pain of gout is often exacerbated by a diet high in protein because the disorder is caused by an abnormal accumulation of ____ in the joints, which are waste products of protein metabolism
Term
herniated disk
Definition
rupture of an intervertebral disk
Term
herniated disk
Definition
most common musculoskeletal disease
Term
herniated disk
Definition
a back injury caused by a sudden movement or an attempt to lift a heavy object
Term
herniated disk
Definition
cause pressure against spinal nerves or the spinal cord to produce back pain
Term
kyphosis
lordosis
scoliosis
Definition
3 primary spinal deformities:
Term
kyphosis
Definition
occurs when the upper thoracic curve bends posteriorly, causing an abnormal hump at the upper back that often accompanies osteoporosis
Term
scoliosis
Definition
lateral curvature of the spine with a congenital origin, usually in the thoracic or lumbar regions
Term
lordosis
Definition
an exaggerated anterior spinal curve in the lumbar area
Term
marfan's syndrome
Definition
results in excessive cartilage formation at the epiphyseal plates, forming abnormally long limbs and a tall, thin body form
Term
marfan's syndrome
Definition
condition that also includes deformities of the heart valves, resulting in valvular heart disease
Term
meniscus
Definition
crescent-shaped band of cartilage that supports certain joints
Term
meniscitis
Definition
inflammation of a meniscus results in joint pain
Term
myasthenia gravis
Definition
characterized by a progressive failure of muscles to respond to nerve stimulation
Term
myasthenia gravis
Definition
serious muscle weakness
Term
myeloma
Definition
malignant tumor arising from the red bone marrow
Term
myeloma
Definition
tumor of red bone marrow
Term
myocele
Definition
an injury to a muscle may cause the muscle to tear through the fascia, causing a protrusion
Term
myotitis
Definition
common result of a muscle injury is a local inflammation
Term
osteitis
Definition
inflammation of bone
Term
osteitis deformans
Definition
also called Paget's disease
Term
osteitis deformans
Definition
results in bone deformities due to a failure of bone remodeling
Term
osteitis deformans
Definition
common symptoms include severe bone pain and frequent fractures
Term
1%
Definition
oseitis deformans strikes roughly ___% of the adult population in the US
Term
osteosarcoma
Definition
bone cancer arising from CT, usually within the bone itself
Term
leukemia
Definition
another form of malignant bone cancer arising from the cells of red bone marrow
Term
osteogenesis imperfecta
Definition
inherited disease resulting in impaired bone growth and fragile bones
Term
osteogenesis imperfecta
Definition
imperfect bone growth
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osteomalacia
Definition
disease resulting in the softening of bone
Term
osteomalacia
Definition
cause is usually a hormonal imbalance, resulting in the gradual loss of calcium to bone tissue
Term
osteomyelitis
Definition
inflammation of red bone marrow
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osteomyelitis
Definition
inflammation of red bone marrow usually caused by a bacterial infection
Term
osteoporosis
Definition
abnormal loss of bone density
Term
osteoporosis
Definition
results in a loss of posture and flexibility
Term
osteoporosis
Definition
condition of holes in bone
Term
paraplegia
Definition
loss of sensation or voluntary movement of the area of the body below the hips, including both legs
Term
quadriplegia
Definition
all four limbs are paralyzed
Term
polymyositis
Definition
inflammation of many muscles
Term
polymyositis
Definition
condition caused by bacterial infection in which a group of muscles become infected and react with inflammation
Term
rickets
Definition
bones become softened due to the excessive removal of calcium for other body functions
Term
rickets
Definition
disease of childhood, resulting in bowing of the legs and growth retardation
Term
rotator cuff
Definition
combo of four muscles and their tendons that surround and stabilize the shoulder joint: teres minor, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, subscapularis
Term
rotator cuff injury
Definition
trauma to the shoulder can tear one or more tendons and muscles, resulting in local inflammation, pain, and joint dislocation
Term
spinal cord injury
Definition
trauma to the vertebral column
Term
spondylarthritis
Definition
inflammation of joints of vertebrae
Term
spondylarthritis
Definition
relatively uncommon condition of intervertebral joints that leads to a gradual inability to flex and bend the back
Term
sprain
Definition
tear of collagen fibers within a ligament
Term
sprain
Definition
usually caused by stretching the ligament beyond its normal range without warming or slow stretching
Term
muscle
Definition
similar to a sprain, but a strain involves a _____
Term
strain
Definition
usually caused by stretching a muscle beyond its normal range
Term
TMJ
Definition
disease of the temporomandibular joint resulting in frequent dislocations that make it difficult and painful to move the jaw during speaking and chewing
Term
tendonitis
Definition
inflammation of a tendon is a common sports injury and is known as ______
Term
tenosynovitis
Definition
a form of tendonitis that also involves inflammation of the synovial membrane surrounding the joint
Term
arthrocentesis
Definition
excess fluids are aspirated through a surgical puncture into the synovial cavity of the joint
Term
athroclasis
Definition
an abnormally stiff joint is broken during surgery to increase ROM
Term
arthrodesis
Definition
surgical fixation of a joint
Term
arthrogram
Definition
an X-ray of the joint after injection of contract media, air, or both to highlight the synovial joint
Term
arthrolysis
Definition
a joint is loosened of abnormal restrictions, such as calcium deposits and bursoliths
Term
arthroplasty
Definition
repair of a joint
Term
arhtroscopy
Definition
an endoscopic visual examination of a joint cavity
Term
arthroscope
Definition
an instrument that is used to do an endoscopic visual exam of a joint
Term
arthoscopic surgery
Definition
when arthroscopy is part of a surgery
Term
arthrotomy
Definition
surgical incision into the synovial cavity of a joint
Term
bursectomy
Definition
surgery involving the removal of a bursa from a joint
Term
chiropractic
Definition
field of therapy that is centered on manipulation of bones and joints, most commonly the vertebral column
Term
chondrectomy
Definition
surgical excision of the cartilage associated with a joint
Term
chrondroplasty
Definition
surgical repair of cartilage associated with a joint
Term
costectomy
Definition
surgery involving the removal of a rib
Term
cranioplasty
Definition
one or more bones of the cranium undergo repair during surgery
Term
craniotomy
Definition
surgeon enters the cranial cavity to perform surgery of the brain
Term
diskectomy
Definition
surgical procedure that is used frequently to reduce the pain of a herniated disk by surgically removing the intervertebral disk
Term
spinal fusion
Definition
adjacent vertebrae are fused together following removal of a disk (diskectomy)
Term
spondylosyndesis
Definition
surgical fixation to connect vertebrae after a diskectomy
Term
laminectomy
Definition
performed to treat a herniated disk, part of vertebra, lamina, is surgically removed to relieve pressure on the spinal cord
Term
electromyography
Definition
strength of a muscle contraction can be measured and recorded through this procedure ______
Term
fasciotomy
Definition
surgical incision into the CT sheath surrounding a muscle
Term
fracture reduction
Definition
treating fractures by aligning the broken bones to their normal positions
Term
closed fraction reduction
Definition
manipulating the bone without surgery during reduction
Term
open fraction reduction
Definition
surgical intervention needed to align a bone fracture
Term
internal fixation
Definition
during an open fraction reduction, pins, screws, rods, or plates may be used to stabilize the alignment known as ____
Term
external fixation
Definition
during an open fraction reduction, metal rods and pins are attached from outside the skin surface
Term
bone grafting, electrical bone stimulation
Definition
in the normal healing process is impeded, ____ or ____ may be applied to stimulate the healing process
Term
myoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of a muscle
Term
myorraphy
Definition
repair of a muscle often includes suturing the torn ends together in a procedure known as ______
Term
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs)
Definition
most common pharmacological treatment for any condition, including inflammation/pain of muscle or bone tissue
Term
orthotics
Definition
field of medical support involving the construction and fitting of orthopedic appliances to assist a patient
Term
prosthesis
Definition
medical term for an artificial limb
Term
ostectomy
Definition
surgical removal, or excision, of bone tissue
Term
ostectomy
Definition
performed to remove unwanted bony formations
Term
osteoclasis
Definition
a bone is purposely broken to correct a defect or an improperly healed fracture
Term
osteopathy
Definition
medical field that emphasizes the relationship b/t the musculoskletal system and overall health with an emphasis on body alignment and nutrition
Term
osteopath or osteopathic surgeon
Definition
physician trained in osteopathy
Term
osteoplasty
Definition
general procedure for a surgical repair of bone
Term
podiatry
Definition
specialty that focuses on foot health
Term
tenomyoplasty
Definition
surgical procedure involving the repair of both muscle and tendon
Term
tenorraphy
Definition
suturing of a tendon to close a tear
Term
tenotomy
Definition
a tenorraphy often includes the _____ procedure
Term
tenotomy
Definition
one or more incisions are made into a tendon
Term
vertebroplasty
Definition
surgical procedure that repairs damaged or diseased vertebrae
Term
ACL
Definition
abbrev:
anterior cruciate ligament
Term
CTS
Definition
abbrev:
carpal tunnel syndrome
Term
DJD
Definition
abbrev:
degenerative joint disease
Term
DMD
Definition
abbrev:
duchenne muscular dystrophy
Term
DO
Definition
abbrev:
physician specializing in osteopathy
Term
EMG
Definition
abbrev:
electromyography
Term
HNP
Definition
abbrev:
herniated muscle pulposus
Term
MG
Definition
abbrev:
myasthenia gravis
Term
NSAIDs
Definition
abbrev:
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Term
OA
Definition
abbrev:
osteoarthritis
Term
ortho
Definition
abbrev:
orthopedics
Term
RA
Definition
abbrev:
rheumatoid arthritis
Term
ROM
Definition
abbrev:
range of motion
Term
SCI
Definition
abbrev:
spinal cord injury
Term
THR
Definition
abbrev:
total hip replacement
Term
TKA
Definition
abbrev:
total knee arthoplasty
Term
TKR
Definition
abbrev:
total knee replacement
Term
TMJ
Definition
abbrev:
temporomandibular joint
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