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Chapter 10 Musculoskeletal System
Western Medical Terminology
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Undergraduate 1
11/16/2009

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Term
appendage
Definition
Any body par attached to a main structure
Term
articulation
Definition
Place of union between two or more bones; also called joint
Term
arthritis
Definition
Inflammation of a joint; usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and commonly changes in structure
Term
cruciate ligaments
Definition
Ligaments that cross each other forming an X within the notch between the femoral condyles
Term
hematopoesis
Definition
Production and development of blood cells, normally in the bone marrow
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meatus
Definition
An opening or passage through any part of the body
Term
Adduction
Definition
Moves closer to the midline
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Abduction
Definition
Moves away from the midline
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Flexion
Definition
Decreases the angle of a joint
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Extension
Definition
Increases the angle of a joint
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Rotation
Definition
Moves a bone around its own axis
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Pronation
Definition
Turns the palm down
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Supination
Definition
Turns the palm up
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Inversion
Definition
Moves the sole of the foot inward
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Eversion
Definition
Moves the sold of the foot outward
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Dorsiflexion
Definition
Elevates the foot
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Plantar flexion
Definition
Lowers the foot (points the toes)
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ankyl/o
Definition
stiffness; bent; crooked
Term
arthr/o
Definition
joint
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kyph/o
Definition
hill, mountain
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lamin/o
Definition
lamina (part of vertebral arch)
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lord/o
Definition
curve, swayback
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myel/o
Definition
bone marrow; spinal cord
Term
orth/o
Definition
straight
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oste/o
Definition
bone
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ped/o or ped/i
Definition
foot; child
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scoli/o
Definition
crooked, bent
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thorac/o
Definition
chest
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acromi/o
Definition
acromion (projection of scapula)
Term
brachi/o
Definition
arm
Term
calcane/o
Definition
calcaneum (heel bone)
Term
carp/o
Definition
carpus (wrist bone)
Term
cephal/o
Definition
head
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cervic/o
Definition
neck; cervix uteri (neck of uterus)
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clavicul/o
Definition
clavicle (collarbone)
Term
cost/o
Definition
ribs
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crani/o
Definition
cranium (skull)
Term
dactyl/o
Definition
fingers; toes
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femor/o
Definition
femur (thigh bone)
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fibul/o
Definition
fibula (smaller bone of lower leg)
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humer/o
Definition
humerus (upper arm bone)
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ili/o
Definition
ilium (lateral, flaring portion of hip bone)
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ischi/o
Definition
ischium (lower protion of hip bone)
Term
lumb/o
Definition
loins (lower back)
Term
metacarp/o
Definition
metacarpus (hand bone)
Term
metatars/o
Definition
metatarsus (foot bone)
Term
patell/o
Definition
patella (kneecap)
Term
pelv/i
Definition
pelvis
Term
pod/o
Definition
foot
Term
phalang/o
Definition
phalanges (bones of fingers & toes)
Term
pub/o
Definition
pelvis bone (anterior part of pelvic bone)
Term
radi/o
Definition
radiation, x-ray; radius (lower arm bone on thumb side)
Term
spondyl/o
Definition
vertebrae (backbone) - Used to make words about "conditions" of structure
Term
vertebr/o
Definition
vertebrae (back bone) - used to make words that "describe structure" for anatomy
Term
stern/o
Definition
sternum (breastbone)
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tibi/o
Definition
tibia (larger bone of lower leg)
Term
leiomy/o
Definition
smooth muscle (visceral)
Term
muscul/o
Definition
muscle
Term
my/o
Definition
muscle
Term
rhabd/o
Definition
rod-shaped (striated)
Term
rhabdomy/o
Definition
rod-shaped (striated) muscle
Term
chondr/o
Definition
cartilage
Term
fasci/o
Definition
band, fascia (fiborous membrane supporting and separating muscles)
Term
fibr/o
Definition
fiber, fibrous tissue
Term
synov/o
Definition
synovial membrane, synovial fluid
Term
ten/o
Definition
tendon
Term
tend/o
Definition
tendon
Term
tendin/o
Definition
tendon
Term
-asthenia
Definition
weakness, debility
Term
-blast
Definition
embryonic cell
Term
-clasia
Definition
to break; surgical fracture
Term
-clast
Definition
to break; surgical fracture
Term
-desis
Definition
binding, fixation (of a bone or joint)
Term
-malacia
Definition
softening
Term
-physis
Definition
growth
Term
-porosis
Definition
porous
Term
-scopy
Definition
visual examination
Term
a-
Definition
without, not
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sub-
Definition
under, below
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supra-
Definition
above; excessive; superior
Term
syn-
Definition
union, together, joined
Term
ankylosis
Definition
Stiffening and immobility of a joint as a result of disease, trauma, surgery or abnormal bone fusion
Term
carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
Definition
Painful condition resulting from compression of the medial nerve within the carpal tunnel (wrist canal through which the flexor tendons & the median nerve pass)
Term
claudication
Definition
Lameness; limping
Term
contracture
Definition
Fibrosis of connective tissue in skin, fascia, muscle, or joint capsule that prevents normal mobility of the related tissue or joint
Term
crepitation
Definition
Dry, grating sound or sensation caused by bone ends rubbing together indicating a fracture or joint destruction
Term
electromyography
Definition
Use of electrical stimulation to record the strength of muscle contraction
Term
exacerbation
Definition
Increase in severity of disease or of any of its symptoms
Term
ganglion cyst
Definition
Tumor of tendon sheath or joint capsule, commonly found in the wrist
Term
hypotonia
Definition
Loss of muscular tone or a diminished resistance to passive stretching
Term
hemarthrosis
Definition
Effusion of blood into a joint cavity
Term
multiple myeloma
Definition
Primary malignant tumor that infiltrates the bone and red bone marrow
Term
osteophyte
Definition
Boney outgrowth that occasionally develops on the vertebra and may exert pressure on the spinal cord
Term
phantom limb
Definition
Perceived sensation, following amputation of a limb, that the limb still exists
Term
prosthesis
Definition
Replacement of a missing part by an artificial substitute, such as an artificial extremity
Term
rickets; rachitis
Definition
Form of oseteomalacia in children caused by a vitamin D deficiency
Term
sequestrum
Definition
Fragment of necrosed bone that has become separated from surrounding tissue
Term
spondylolisthesis
Definition
Any forward slipping (subluxation)of a vertebra over the one below it
Term
spondylosis
Definition
Degeneration of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae and related tissues
Term
sprain
Definition
Tearing of ligament tissue that may be slight, moderate, or complete
Term
strain
Definition
To exert physical force in a manner that may result in injury, usually muscular
Term
subluxation
Definition
Partial or incomplete dislocation
Term
talipes
Definition
Any number of foot deformities, especially those occurring congenitally; also called "clubfoot"
Term
arthrography
Definition
Series of radiography taken after injection of radiopaque substance into a joint cavity, especially the knee or shoulder, to outline the contour of the joint
Term
computed tomography (CT)scan
Definition
Imaging technique achieved by rotating an x-ray emitter around the area to be scanned and measuring the intensity of tranmitted rays from different angles; formerly called "computerized axial tomography"
Term
dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
Definition
Technique to measure bone density for purposes of diagnosis and management of osteoporosis
Term
discography
Definition
Radiological examination of the intervertebral disk structure by injecting a contrast medium
Term
lumbosacral spinal radiography (LS spine)
Definition
Radiography of the five lumbar vertebrae and the fused sacral vertebrae, incuding anteroposterior, lateral, and oblique views of the lower spine
Term
myelography
Definition
Radiography of the spinal cord after injection of a contrast medium to identify and study spinal distortions caused by tumors, cysts, herniated intervertebral disks, or other lesions
Term
closed reduction
Definition
Manual correction of fractures without incision
Term
casting
Definition
Application of a solid, stiff dressing formed with plaster of Paris or other material to a body part to immobilize it during the healing process
Term
splinting
Definition
Use of an orthopedic device to an injured body part for immobilization, stabalization, and protection during the healing process
Term
traction
Definition
Using weights and pulley to align or immobilize a fracture and facilitate the healing process
Term
amputation
Definition
Partial or complete removal of a limb
Term
arthrocentesis
Definition
Puncture of a joint space to remove accumulated fluid
Term
arthroclasia
Definition
Surgical breaking of an ankylosed joint to provide movement
Term
arthroscopy
Definition
Visual examination of a joint, especially the knee; used primarily to detect trauma or lesions and to obtain a biopsy of synovial tissue for microscopic examination
Term
bursectomy
Definition
Excision of bursa (padlike sac or cavity found in connective tissue, usually in the vicinity of joints)
Term
bone grafting
Definition
Implanting or transplanting bone tissue from another part of the body or from another person to serve as replacement for damaged or missing bone tissue
Term
laminectomy
Definition
Excision of the posterior arch of a vertebra
Term
open reduction
Definition
Treatment of bone fractures using surgery to place the bones in proper position
Term
sequestrectomy
Definition
Excision of sequestrum (segment of necrosed bone)
Term
syovectomy
Definition
Excision of synovial membrane
Term
calcium
Definition
Treats and prevents hypocalcemia

Generic/Trade names:
calcium carbonate/Alka-Mints, Calcarb, Calci-Mix, oystercal, Tums

calcium citrate/Cal-Citrate 250, Citracal, Citracal Liquitab
Term
gold salts
Definition
Treat rheumatoid arthritis by inhibiting activity within the immune system

Generic/Trade name:
auranofin/Ridaura
aurothioglucose/Solganal
gold sodium thiomalate/Myochrysine
Term
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Definition
Relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce inflammation

Generic/Trade names:
ibuprofen/Advil, Excedrin IB, Medipren, Motrin, Nuprin

naproxen/Aleve, Anaprox, Anaprox DS, EC-Naprosyn

ketoprofen/Actron, Orudis
Term
opioid analgesics
Definition
Relieve moderate to severe pain

Generic/Trade names:
fentanyl/Sublimaze, Duragesic, Actiq

hydromorphone/Dilaudid, Hydrostat IR, PMS Hydromorphone

meperidine/Demerol

morphine/ Astramorph, Duramorph, MS Contin, Roxanol

propoxyphene hydrochloride/Darvon
Term
salicylates
Definition
Relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce inflammation

Generic/Trade names:

asprin/Acuprin, ASA, Aspergum, Bayer Aspirin

magnesium salicylate/Doan's Regular Strength tablets, Magan, Mobidin
Term
skeletal muscle relaxants
Definition
Relieve muscle spasms and stiffness

Generic/Trade names:

baclofen/Lioresal

carisoprodol/ Soma, Vanadom

chlorzoxazone/Paraflex, Parafon Forte DSC, Relaxazone, Remular
Term
ACL
Definition
anterior cruciate ligament
Term
AE
Definition
above the elbow
Term
AK
Definition
above the knee
Term
BE
Definition
below the elbow
Term
BK
Definition
below the knee
Term
C1, C2 and so on
Definition
first cervical vertebra, second cervical vertebra, and so on
Term
Ca
Definition
calcium, cancer
Term
CDH
Definition
congenital dislocation of the hip
Term
CTS
Definition
carpal tunnel syndrome
Term
DJD
Definition
degenerative joint disease
Term
EMG
Definition
electromyography
Term
Fx
Definition
fracture
Term
HD
Definition
hemodialysis; hip disarticulation; hearing distance
Term
HNP
Definition
herniated nucleus pulposus (herniated disk)
Term
HP
Definition
hemipelvectomy
Term
IS
Definition
intrcostal space
Term
I.M., IM
Definition
intramuscular; infectious mononucleosis
Term
I.V., IV
Definition
intravenous
Term
KD
Definition
knee disarticulation
Term
L1, L2, and so on
Definition
first lumbar vertebra, second lumbar vertebra, and so on
Term
MG
Definition
myasthenia gravis
Term
MS
Definition
musculoskeletal; multiple sclerosis; mental status, mitral stenosis
Term
NSAIDs
Definition
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Term
ORTH, ortho
Definition
orthopedics
Term
P
Definition
phosphorous; pulse
Term
PCL
Definition
posterior cruciate ligament
Term
RA
Definition
rheumatoid arthritis
Term
RF
Definition
rheumatoid factor
Term
ROM
Definition
range of motion
Term
SD
Definition
shoulder disarticulation
Term
THA
Definition
total hip arthroplasty
Term
THR
Definition
total hip replacement
Term
TKA
Definition
total knee arthroplasty
Term
TKR
Definition
total knee replacement
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