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16 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
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Kyphosis
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A forward rounding of the back
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Lordosis
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A curving inward of the lower back
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Scoliosis
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A sideways curvature of the spine
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Gluteal folds
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a prominent fold that marks the upper limit of the thigh from the lower limit of the buttock
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Hallux valgus
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A bony bump that forms on the joint at the base of the big toe. Bunion
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Herbedens nodes
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are hard or bony swellings that can develop in the distal interphalangeal joints (DIP) (the joints closest to the end of the fingers and toes
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Bouchard nodes
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are hard, bony outgrowths or gelatinous cysts on the proximal interphalangeal joints (the middle joints of fingers or toes.) They are a sign of osteoarthritis.
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Gout
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is a kind of arthritis. It can cause an attack of sudden burning pain, stiffness, and swelling in a joint, usually a big toe. These attacks can happen over and over unless gout is treated. Over time, they can harm your joints, tendons, and other tissues. Gout is most common in men.Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood.
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bunions
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See hallux valgus
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Osteoarthritis
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A type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of bones wears down
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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is a chronic inflammatory disorder that typically affects the small joints in your hands and feet.
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Osteoporosis
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A condition in which bones become weak and brittle; loss of bone minerals
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Crepitus
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grating sound or sensation produced by friction between bone and cartilage or the fractured parts of a bone.
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Fibromyalgia
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syndrome affects the muscles and soft tissue. Symptoms include chronic muscle pain, fatigue, sleep problems, and painful tender points or trigger points, which can be relieved through medications, lifestyle changes and stress management.
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Phalen test
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Phalen's maneuver is a diagnostic test for carpal tunnel syndrome
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Tinnel test
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is a way to detect irritated nerves. It is performed by lightly tapping (percussing) over the nerve to elicit a sensation of tingling or "pins and needles"
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