Medterm Chapter 3

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Calcium

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Main mineral in bone/most abundant mineral in the body

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Diaphysis

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A shaft of a long bone

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Epiphysis

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Each end of a long bone/above the diaphysis

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Acetabulum

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Cup-like depression in the pelvis that creates the hip joint

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Bone head

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Rounded articular process

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Condyle

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Knuckle-like projections at the distal end of some long bones to help bend

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Foramen

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A Hole in bone that allows for passage of nerves and vessels

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Olecranon

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Bony process at the proximal end of the ulna

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Trochanter

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Large, blunt, roughened process on the femur for the attachment of muscles and tendons

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Achondroplasia

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Hereditary condition in which bones and cartilage of the limbs fail to grow to a normal size

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Amputation

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A removal of a limb or other appendage

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Calcification

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Deposit of calcium salts in tissue

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Crepitation

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Crackling sounds

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Decalcification

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Loss of calcium salts in bone and teeth

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Dislocation

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Displacement of a bone

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Fracture

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Sudden breaking of bone

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Herniation of IVD

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Abnormal protrusion of an IVD into the neural cavity or spinal nerves

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Kyphosis

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Hunchback

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Laminectomy

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Removal of part of the vertebral arch to relieve pressure from a ruptured IVD

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Lordosis

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Swayback

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Orthopedic

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Branch of surgery dealing with the skeletal system

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Osteoporosis

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Decreased bone density due to loss of bone tissue

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Reduction

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Correction of a fracture

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Carpus

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Joint consisting of the carpal bones (wrist)

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Coxofemoral joint

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Joint between pelvis and femur (hip)

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Femorotibial joint

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Joint between femur and tibia (stifle)

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Humeroradioulnar joint

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Joint where the humerus meets the radius and ulna. (Elbow)

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Sacroiliac joint

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Joint between the sacrum and ilium

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Scapulohumeral joint

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Joint between the scapula and humerus (shoulder)

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Tarsus

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Joint consisting of tarsal bones (hock)

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Articulation

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Where two or more bones come together (joint)

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Ligament

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Connective tissue that binds bone to bone

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Synovial joint

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A freely movable joint

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Synovial fluid

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Sticky within the joint that acts as a lubricant between bones

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Tendon

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Connective tissue that binds muscle to bone

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Gait

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Manner of walking

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Lame/lameness

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Incapable of normal locomotion

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Luxation

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Displacement of bone from its joint

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Subluxation

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Partial dislocation of a bone from its joint

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Abduction

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Movement away from midline of body

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Adduction

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Movement towards midline of body

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Extension

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Increasing the angle between two bones at a joint

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Flexion

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Decreasing angle between two bones at a joint

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Ambulatory

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Able to walk

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Atrophy

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No development due to a decrease from the normal cell size

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Fascia

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Fibrous connective tissue that envelopes, separates, and supports muscles

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Hyperplasia

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Increased development due to the increase of cell numbers

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Hypertrophy

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Excessive development due to the increase in cell size

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Hypoplasia

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Incomplete development due to the decrease in cell numbers

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Laxity

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Looseness

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Myasthenia

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Muscle weakness

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Tetany

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Continuous muscle spasms or twitching

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AAHA

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American Animal Hospital Association

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ACL

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament

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AVMA

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American Veterinary Medical Association

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Bilat.

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Bilateral

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CK

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Creatine Kinase

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DJD

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Degenerative Joint Disease

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DVM

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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

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FHO

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Femoral head Osteotomy

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GSW

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Gun Shot Wound

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L

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Left

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MPL

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Medial Patellar Luxation

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M/S

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musculoskeletal

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NAVTA

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National Association of Veterinarian Technicians in America

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NSAID

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NonSteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

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Ortho

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Orthopedic

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R

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Right

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RVT

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Registered Veterinary Technician

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THR

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Total Hip Replacement

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TPLO

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Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy

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TPO

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Triple Pelvic Osteotomy

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CACVT

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Colorado Association of Certified Veterinary Technicians