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Module 14 Musculoskelatal system
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Undergraduate 2
04/13/2013

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chondr/o
Definition
cartilage
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epiphysis / epiphyseal line
Definition
end part of a long bone, growth plate area, section of cartilage tissue
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diaphysis
Definition
shaft of a bone
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metaphysis
Definition
fusion of the epiphysis and the epiphyseal plate
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articular cartilage
Definition
tough fibrous cartilage seperating bones
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periosteum
Definition
outermost bone surface, except on the epiphyses
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Haversian canals
Definition
channels through which blood vessels move through areas of compact bone
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cnacellous tissue
Definition
spongy bone, usuall filled with marrow
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medullary cavity
Definition
innermost cavity of the bone, contains yellow marrow
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endosteum
Definition
lines the medullary cavity within compact bone
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maxill/o, maxilla
Definition
maxillary bone, upper jaw
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mandibul/o, mandible
Definition
mandibular bone, lower jaw
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lamin/o, lamina
Definition
posterior vertebral arch, from which several processes extend
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thorac/o, dors/o vertebrae
Definition
T1-T12, or D1-D12
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Muscular Dystrophy
Definition
congenital disorder characterized by weakness and degenerationof muscle fibers, causes lordosis
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Myasthenia Gravis
Definition
chronic disease characterized by muscle weakness, though to be caused by a defect in transmission of impulses from nerves to muscle cells
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Polymyositis
Definition
chronic inflammatory myopathy, believed to be an immune disorder, symmetrical muscle weakness with pain, rash over face, eyes, and limbs
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Rhadomyolysis
Definition
dissolution of striated muscle from trauma, extreme exertion, or drug toxicity
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-penia
Definition
deficiency
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sarc/o
Definition
connective tissue
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osteoporosis
Definition
abnormal loss of bone density
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osteopenia
Definition
abnormal reduction of bone mass that is caused by inadequate replacement of bone lost through noraml processes
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osteopetrosis
Definition
abnormal condition of stone-like bones that is caused by increased formation of bone
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osteomalacia
Definition
softening of the bones
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chondromalacia
Definition
softening of cartilage
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osteonecrosis
Definition
abnormal death of bone tissue
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osteocarcinoma, and osteosarcoma
Definition
malignant bone tumors
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osteofibroma
Definition
tumor of bone and fibrous tissue
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myeloma
Definition
neoplasm composed of cells normally found in bone marrow (myel/o)
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synoviosarcoma
Definition
malignant neoplasm arising in the synovial membrane of the joins and in the synovial cells of bursae and tendons
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carpal tunnel syndrome CTS
Definition
median nerve is squeezed or constricted by a wrist ligament and the bones and tendons of the wrist
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systemic lupus erythematosus
Definition
collagen in connective tissue throughout body becomes inflamed, affecting tendons, ligaments, bones, and cartilage all over the body
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rheumatoid arthritis
Definition
autoimmune reaction against the joint tissues, especially the synovial membrane, membranes thicken and damge the articular cartilage, making movement difficult and painful
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gout
Definition
defect in metabolism of uric acid, crystalization into sodium urate, and depostited in joints and other tissues
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osteoarthritis
Definition
non inflammatory form of arthritis, characterized by degeneration of articular cartilage, wear and tear
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bunion
Definition
abnormal prominence or enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe, caused by poorly fitting shoes
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lordosis
Definition
pregnancy spinal curve
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kyphosis
Definition
notre dame curve
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scoliosis
Definition
lateral s curve
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spondylosis
Definition
stiffening of the vertebral joints
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spondylarthritis
Definition
arthritis of the spine
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ankylosing spondylitis
Definition
chronic inflammatory disease that causes fusion of the spine
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spondylolisthesis
Definition
condition that results from the partial forward dislocation of one vertebra over the one beneath it.
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spinal stenosis
Definition
abnormal condition of the narrowing of the lumbar spinal canal with attendant pain.
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spina bifida
Definition
congenital fissure of teh vertebral column
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slipped disk, ruptured disk
Definition
when intervertebral disk presses agains the spinal cord
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orthopedist
Definition
specialist in orthopedics, study and treatmen of abnormalities of the muculoskelatal system
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osteopathy
Definition
system of therapy based on the theory that the body is able to create its own defenses against disease as long as it is in normal structural relationnship and has adequate nutrition
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chiropractor
Definition
specialist in system of treatment based on the theory that the condition of the nervous system determines one's general state of health
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rheumatologist
Definition
specialist in rheumatology, branch of medicine concerned with inflammatory disorders of the connective tissue and related structures
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electromyography
Definition
records the electrical activity of muscles
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arthrography
Definition
involves taking x rays after injecting the joint with opaque contrast material
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reduction
Definition
process of aligning a bone for setting
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