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41 Cards in this Set
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Amphiarthrosis |
Condition of slight joint movement in all directions |
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Arthritis |
Inflammation of a joint |
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Articular |
Pertaining to a joint |
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Atony |
Lack of a normal tone or strength in a muscle |
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Atrophy |
Decrease in size of normal muscle mass |
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Bursa (plural: bursae) |
A SAC filled with synovial fluid that reduces friction and provides ease of movement between tendons and ligaments ligaments and bone and other tissues |
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Bursitis |
Inflammation of bursa |
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Cartilage |
Smooth elastic connective tissue that covers the ends of the bones |
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Cryotherapy |
The use of cold applications to prevent or reduce swelling and pain |
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Diarthrosis |
Condition of bone joints moving freely |
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Endosteum |
Membrane lining the inner portion in marrow cavity of the bone |
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Hematopoiesis |
Formation of blood cells |
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Ligament |
A tough elastic tissue that connects ends of bones |
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Neoplasia |
Abnormal cell development |
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Osteoblast |
The precursor cells in bone formation |
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Periosteum |
A fibrous membrane covering the outside of the bone tissue |
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Prosthesis |
Artificial replacement for a body part |
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Reduction |
The process of open or closed manipulation that returns bony ends to correct anatomical position before healing |
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Synarthrosis |
Condition of absent joint movement |
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Tendon |
Tough elastic tissue that connects muscle to bone |
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Tetany |
Painful and tense spasmodic muscle contractions |
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Thermodynamics |
The use of Cyrotherapy or thermotherapy for therapeutic treatment |
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Thermotherapy |
The use of heat application to increase circulation to an area and promote healing |
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Aka |
Above knee amputation |
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BEA |
Below elbow amputation |
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BKA |
Below knee amputation |
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C1 |
Cervical vertebra #1 |
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Ca |
Calcium |
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DJD |
Degenerative joint disease |
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Fx |
Fracture |
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L1 |
Lumbar vertebra #1 |
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LLE |
Left lower extremity |
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LLL |
Left lower leg |
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LS |
Lumbosacral |
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LUE |
Left upper extremity |
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PT |
Physical therapy |
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RA |
Rheumatoid arthritis |
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RLE |
Right lower extremity |
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RLL |
Right lower leg |
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RUE |
Right upper extremity |
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T1 |
Thoracic vertebra number 1 |
