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Orthopedics
MTFP Chapter 10
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06/22/2007
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Term
lordo-
 Definition
lateral curvature of spine
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kypho-
 Definition
dorsal curvature of thoracic spine
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ligament
 Definition
connects bone to bone
Term
malleolo-
 Definition
refers to ankle bone
Term
strain
 Definition
overstretching of muscle
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peroneo-
 Definition
fibula
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arthro-
 Definition
joint
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scolio-
 Definition
curvature of lumbar spine
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osteoporosis
 Definition
decreased bone density
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osteoarthritis
 Definition
degeneration of joint and cartilage
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osteo-
 Definition
referring to bone
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subluxation
 Definition
incomplete dislocation
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lumbo-
 Definition
referring to lower back
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tendon
 Definition
connects bone to muscle
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costo-
 Definition
rib
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osteosarcoma
 Definition
malignant bone tumor
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