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The root oste/o means |
Bone |
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The root myel/o refers to the spinal cord. Used in reference to bones it means: |
Bone marrow |
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A bone of the spinal column is an: |
Vertebra |
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The large, flared superior bone of the pelvis is the: |
Ilium |
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The bones of tge wrist are the |
Carpals |
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The bone of the thigh is the |
Femur |
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A general term for inflammation of tge joints |
Arthritis |
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Chondrosarcoma is tumor that originate |
Cartilage |
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Periosteums |
Cover a bone |
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Epiphysis |
Long bone |
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Symphysis |
Movable joint |
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Osteoclast |
Breakdown bone |
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Resorption |
Removal of tissue |
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Lordosis |
Lumbar curvature |
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Ankylosis |
Immobility |
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Osteopenia |
Deficiency |
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Spondylitisthesis |
Displacement |
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Rachiocentesis |
Spinal tap |
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Laminectomy |
Excision of part |
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Calvaria |
Upper portion |
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Subluxation |
Dislocation |
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Hallux |
Great toe |
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Olectranon |
Part of ulna |
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Meniscus |
Crescent-shaped |
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Genu |
Knee |
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Prosthesis |
Artificial part |
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Goniometer |
Device to measure joint |
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Arthroclasia |
Breaking of joint |
