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LOM Ch 15 Musculoskeletal System Set 14
Language of Medicine 9th Edition Davi-Ellen Chabner Musculoskeletal System
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open reduction internal fixation
Definition
What does ORIF stand for?
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ORIF
Definition
procedure that involves the insertion of metal plates, screw, rods, or pins to stabilize bones
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osteogenic sarcoma
Definition
common malignant tumor arising from osteoblasts
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osteosarcoma
Definition
another name for osteogenic sarcoma
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metastic bone lesions
Definition
malignant tumors from other parts of the body that metastasize to bones
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internal rotation
Definition
circular movmen around an axis toward the midline
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external rotation
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circular movement around an axis away from the midline
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abduction
Definition
movement away from the midline of the body
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adduction
Definition
movement toward the midline of the body
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dorsiflexion
Definition
decreasing the angle of the ankle joint so that the foot bends upward
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plantar flexion
Definition
moton that extends the foot downward toward the ground as when pointing the toes or stepping on the gas pedal
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plant/o
Definition
combined form meaning sole of the foot
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supination
Definition
as applied to the hand and forearm, the act of turning the palm up
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pronation
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as applied to the hand and forearm, the act of turning the palm down
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fascia
Definition
fibrous membrane separating and enveloping muscles
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insertion
Definition
connection of the muscle to a bone that moves
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skeletal muscle
Definition
muscle connected to bone--voluntary or striated muscle
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smooth muscle
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visceral muscle
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striated muscle
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skeletal muscle
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visceral muscle
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muscle connected to internal organs--involuntary or smooth muscle
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fasci/o
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combined form meaning fascia
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fasciectomy
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removal of the fascia
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fibr/o
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combined form meaning fibrous connective tissue
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fibromyalgia
Definition
pain in fibrous connective tissue in muscles
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leiomy/o
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combined form meaning smooth muscle that lines the walls of internal organs
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leiomyoma
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tumor of smooth muscle that lines the walls of internal organs
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my/o
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combined form meaning muscle--no "s"
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myalgia
Definition
muscle pain
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electromyography
Definition
process of recording electricity in muscle
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myocardi/o
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combined form meaning heart muscle
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