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Med Term Ch.6-7 PART 2
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12th Grade
02/12/2010
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Gout
 Definition
condition caused by high level of uric acid in blood with inflammation of joints
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Craniotomy
 Definition
incision into the skull
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Collagen
 Definition
fibrous insolluble protein found in connective tissue, skin, ligaments, and cartilage
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ROOT cartil
 Definition
gristle
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Acetabulum
 Definition
cup-shaped socket of hipbone into which the thighbone fits
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Pedal
 Definition
pertaining to the foot
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Kyphosis
 Definition
humpback
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KJ
 Definition
knee jerk
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Fx
 Definition
fracture
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DJD
 Definition
degenerative joint disease
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Ca
 Definition
calcium
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CDH
 Definition
congenital dislocation of the hip
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Specialized neuromusclar tissue (of heart) located within...
 Definition
right atrium
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Myocardium
 Definition
heart muscle
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Antagonist
 Definition
muscle that counteracts the action of another muscle
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Sternocleidomasteroid
 Definition
rotates and laterally flexes the neck
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Skeletal muslces AKA...
 Definition
voluntary/striated
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Tendon
 Definition
mean of attachment
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Tx
 Definition
traction
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TMJ
 Definition
temporomandibular joint
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RA
 Definition
rheumatoid arthritis
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OA
 Definition
Osteoarthritis
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LLC
 Definition
long leg cast
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-paresis
 Definition
weakness
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-rrhaphy
 Definition
suture
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