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articulation
the place between two or more bones; a joint
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articular cartilage
a type of hyaline connective tissue that covers the articulating surfaces of bones within synovial joints
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bursa
- a padlike sac or cavity found in connective tissue, usually near joints
- lined with synovial membrane and secretes synovial fluid that acts to reduce friction between tendon and bone, tendon and ligament, or between other structures where friction is likely to occur
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collagen
a strong, fibrous, insoluble protein found in the connective tissue of tendons, ligaments, bone, cartilage, and deep fascia
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collagenous fiber
- any one of the tough, white protein fibers that constitute much of the intercellular substance and the connective tissue of the body, including bones
- contain collagen
- often arranged in bundles that strengthen the tissues in which they are embedded
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fontanel
an unossified membrane or soft spot lying between the cranial bones of the skull of a fetus or infant
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hematopoiesis
the production and development of blood cells, normally in the bone marrow
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ligament
a strong flexible band of fibrous tissue that connects bones, cartilage, and other structures to provide support or to attach fascia to muscle
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manubrium
the upper segement of the sternum articulating with the clavicle and the first pair of costal cartilages
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suture
the line of union in an immovable articulation, such as those between the skull bones
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synovial joint
- a freely movable joint in which the bony surfaces are covered by articular cartilage and connected by a fibrous, connective tissue capsul that is lined with a synovial membrane
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tendon
band of dense, fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone
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condyle
rounded, knuck-like process at the joint; usually covered by articular cartilage
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head
a prominent, rounded, articular end of a bone
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process
any bony prominence
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spine
sharp, slenger, often pointed projection
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trochanter
massive, irregularly shaped process found only on the femur
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tubercle
small rounded process or projection
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tuberosity
a large roughened process or projection
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foramen
rounded opening through a bone to accomadate blood vessels and nerves
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fossa
shallow, basinlike depression in a bone
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groove
slight depression, or fissure
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meatus, canal
a tubelike passage into a bone
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sinus
a cavity or hollow space in a bone
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flexion
decreases the angle of a joint
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extension
increases the angle of a joint
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adduction
moves closer to the midline
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abduction
moves away from the midline
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pronation
turns the palm down
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supination
turns the palm up
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dorsiflexion
elevates the foot
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plantar flexion
lowers the foot (points the toes)
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rotation
moves a bone around its longitudinal axis
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lamin/o
lamina (part of the vertebral arch)
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myel/o
bone marrow, spinal cord
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spondyl/o
vertebrae (backbone)
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vertebr/o
vertebrae (backbone)
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stern/o
sternum (breastbone)
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cervical
pertaining to the neck of the body or the neck of the uterus
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subcostal
pertaining to the area under the ribs
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craniotomy
incision of the skull
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laminoectomy
excision of the lamina
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myelopathy
any pathological condition of the spinal cords
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orthopedist
one who specializes in the treatment and diagnosis of musculoskeletal conditions
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osteoporosis
porous bones
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rachiometer
instrument used to measure spinal curvature
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spondyloptosis
prolapse of a vertebra
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intervertebral
relating to the area between two adjacent vertebrae
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sternocostal
pertaining to the sternum and ribs
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thoracic
pertaining to the chest
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carp/o
carpus (wrist bones)
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clavicul/o
clavicle (collar bone)
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humer/o
humerus (upper arm bone)
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acromi/o
acromion (projection of the scapula)
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brachial
pertaining to the arm
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carpal
pertaining to the wrist bones
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supraclavicular
pertaining to the area above the collar bone
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dactylospasm
a cramp of the finger or toe
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humeral
pertaining to the humerus
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acromioclavicular
pertaining to the acromion and the clavicle
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metacarpa/o
metacarpus (hand bones)
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phalang/o
phalanges (bones of fingers and toes)
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radi/o
radiation, x-ray, radius (lower arm bone on thumb side)
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uln/o
ulna (lower arm bone on thumb side)
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calcane/o
calcaneum (heel bone)
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femor/o
femur (thigh bone)
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fibul/o
fibula (smaller, outer bone of lower leg)
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ili/o
ilium (lateral, flaring portion of hip bone)
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ischi/o
ischium (lower portion of the hip bone)
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lumb/o
loins (lower back)
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patell/o
patella (kneecap)
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pub/o
pelvis bones (anterior part of the pelvic bone)
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tibi/o
tibia (larger inner bone of the lower leg)
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metacarpal
pertaining to the metacarpus
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phalangectomy
excision of one or more phalanges
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radial
pertaining to the radius bone
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ulnar
pertaining to the ulna
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calcaneodynia
pain in the calcaneum
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femoral
pertaining to the femur
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fibular
pertaining to the fibula
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iliac
pertaining to the ilium
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ischial
pertaining to the ischium
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lumbar
pertaining to the loin area or lower back
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patellectomy
excision of the patella
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pedialgia
pain in the foot
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pelvic
pertainng to the pelvis
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podiatry
branch of medicine specializing in disorders of the feet
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tibial
pertaining to the tibia
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ankyl/o
stiffness, bent, crooked
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condyl/o
condyle (rounded protuberance at end of a bone that forms an articulation)
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synov/o
synovial membrane, synovial fluid
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rhabd/o
rod-shaped (striated)
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fasci/o
band, fascia (fibrous membrane supporting and separating muscles)
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fibr/o
fiber, fibrous tissue
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ankylosis
condition of a stiff joint, usually resulting from a disease
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arthrodesis
surgical immobilization of a joint to relieve pain or provide support
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chondromalacia
softening of the articular cartilage, usually the patella, which occurs in young adults after knee injury
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condyloid
resembling a condyle
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synovitis
inflammation of the synovial membrane
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leiomyoma
tumor consisting primarily of smooth muscle
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myopathy
diseased muscle or muscle tissue
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rhabdomyoma
tumor consisting of primarily striated muscular tissue
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fasciectomy
excision of strips of fascia
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fibromyalgia
pain in fibrous and muscle tissue
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tenorrhaphy
suturing of a tendon
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tendolysis
process of freeing a tendon from adhesions
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tendinitis
inflammation of a tendon
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diaphysis
the shaft or middle region of a long bone
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epiphysis
the end of a long bone
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endolumbar
in the lower back or lumbar portion of the spinal cord
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periosteal
pertaining to the periosteum
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