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Medical Terminology Quiz 2.3
Musculoskeletal System Vocabulary
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Pharmacology
Professional
09/08/2010

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Term
callus
Definition
mass of bone tissue that forms at fracture sites during healing
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crepitation
Definition
noise produced by bones or cartilage rubbing together
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kyphosis
Definition
abnormal increase in curve of thoracic spine; humpback
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lordosis
Definition
abnormal increase in forward curvature of lumbar spine; swayback
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scoliosis
Definition
lateral curvature of the spine
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Definition
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orthopedics
Definition
branch of medicine specializing in diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal system; physician is an orthopedist
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prosthesis
Definition
artificial device to substitute for a missing or damaged body part
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orthotic
Definition
brace or splint used to prevent or correct deformities; specialist in making is an orthotist
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C1, C2, etc
Definition
first cervical vertebra, etc
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Ca
Definition
calcium
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DJD
Definition
degenerative joint disease
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FX, Fx
Definition
fracture
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L1, L2, etc
Definition
first lumbar vertebra, etc
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NSAID
Definition
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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OA
Definition
osteoarthritis
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ORIF
Definition
open reduction - internal fixation
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RA
Definition
rheumatoid arhtritis
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SLE
Definition
systemic lupus erythematosus
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T1, T2, etc
Definition
first throacic vertebra, etc
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