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22 Cards in this Set
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muscle biopsy
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removal of tissue for microscopic exam
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arthroscopy
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visual exam of the inside of a joint with an endoscope
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arthroplasty
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surgical repair of a joint
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arthrocentesis
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surgical puncure to remove fluid from the joint space
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erythrocyte sedimentation rate
ESR |
measures the rate at which erythrocytes settle to the bottom of a test tube
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muscular dystrophy
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weakness and degeneration of muscle fibers
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lupus
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chronic inflammatory disease of the joint
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lyme disease
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recurrent disorder with severe arthritis
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ganglion
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fluid filled sac
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RA
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chronic disease of the joints
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osteoarthritis
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progressive degenerative joint disease
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arthritis
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inflammation of the joints
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insertion
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point of junction that allows movement of muscle and bone
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suture joint
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immovable
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synovial joint
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free moving
ball and socket hinge |
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ligament
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thickened fiberous band of connective tissue that anchors bone to bone
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bursea
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closed sac of synovial fluid lined with synovial membrane
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3 types of muscles
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striated
smooth cardiac |
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skeletal muscle
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striated
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visceral muscle
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smooth
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# of muscles in the body
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600
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origin
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point of attachment of a muscle
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