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acromioclavicular joint
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A simple joint where the bony projections of the scapula and clavicle meet at the top of the shoulder
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articular cartilage
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A pearly layer of specialized cartilage covering the articular surfaces (contact surfaces on the ends) of bones & synovial joints
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calcaneus
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The heel bone
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Clavicle
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Collarbone
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Closed fracture
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A fracture in which the skin is not broken
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Compartment syndrome
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An elevation of pressure within a closed fascial compartment, characterized by extreme pain, decreased pain sensation, paying on stretching affected muscles, and decreased power; frequently seen in fractures below the elbow or knee and children
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crepitus
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A grating or grinding sensation of sound caused by fractured bones or joints rubbing together
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dislocation
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Disruption of a joint in which ligaments are damaged and the bone ends are completely displaced
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Displaced fracture
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A fracture in which bone fragments are separated from one another and not in an anatomical alignment
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ecchymosis
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Bruising or discoloration associated with bleeding within or under the skin
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femur
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The thighbone, which extends from the pelvis to the knee and is responsible for formation of the hip and knee; the longest and largest bone in the body
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The fibula
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The outer and smaller bone of the two bones of the lower leg
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Glenoid fossa
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The part of the scapula that joins with the humeral head to form the glenohumeral joint
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hematuria
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Blood in the urine
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humerus
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The supporting bone of the upper arm joints with the scapula to form the shoulder joint and with the ulnar and radius to form the elbow joint
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Joint
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The place where two bones come into contact
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Ligament
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A band of fibrous tissue that connects bones to bones, and supports and strengthens a joint
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Non-displaced fracture
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A simple crack in the bone that has not caused the bone to move from its normal anatomic position; also called a hairline fracture
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Open fracture
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Any break a bone in which the overlaying skin has been damaged
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Patella
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Kneecap
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Point tenderness
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Tenderness that is sharply located at the site of the injury, found by gently palpitating along the bone with the tip of one finger
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Position of function
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A hand position in which the wrist is slightly Dorsey flexed and all finger joints are moderately flexed
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Pubic symphysis
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The firm cartilaginous joints between the two pubic bones
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The radius
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The bone on the thumb side of the forearm; important in both wrists and hand function
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Reduce
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Return to a dislocated joint or fractured bone to its normal position; otherwise known as setting
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Retroperitoneal space
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The space between the abdominal cavity and the posterior abdominal wall, containing the kidneys, certain large vessels, and parts of the gastrointestinal tract
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Scapula
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Shoulder blade
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sciatic nerve
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The major nerve of the lower extremity controlled much of muscle function in the leg, and sensation in most of the leg and foot
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Skeletal muscle
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A voluntary, striated muscle that attaches to bone and usually cross at least one joint
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Sling
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A bandage of material that helps to support the weight of an injured upper extremity
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Splint
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A flexible or rigid appliance used to protect and maintain the position of an injured extremity
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Sprain
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A joint injury involving damage to supporting ligaments, and sometimes partial or temporary dislocation of bone ends
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Strain
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Stretching or tearing of the muscle; also called a muscle pull
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swathe
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A bandage that passes around the chest to secure an injured arm to the chest
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Tendon
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A tough, rope like chord of fibrous tissue that attaches a skeletal muscle to a bone
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Tibia
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The larger of the two lower leg bones responsible for supporting the major weight-bearing surface of the knee and ankle; the shin bone
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Traction
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Longitudinal force applied to a structure
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ulna
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The bone on the small finger side of the form; most important for LBO function
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Zone of injury
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The area of potentially damaged soft tissue, adjacent nerves, and blood vessels surrounding an injury to a bone or joint
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How many bones are there in the human body
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206
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How much blood can be lost from femoral shaft fracture
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500 to 1000 mL
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How long can a PAS G. stay on
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Within 24 hours it must be removed
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What are the two situations in which you must Splint a limb in the position of deformity
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When the deformity is severe or when you encounter resistance or extreme pain when applying gentle traction to the fracture of a shaft of a long bone
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How long does it take for compartment syndrome to develop
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6 to 12 hours after the injury
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What is free movement
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Motion at a point in the Limb where there is no joint. It is a positive indication of fracture
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Green stick fracture
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An incomplete fracture that passes only partway through the shaft of the bone but may still cause substantial angulation; occurs in children
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comminuted fracture
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A fracture in which the bone is broken into more than two fragments
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Pathologic fracture
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A fracture of weakened or diseased bone seen in patients with osteoporosis or cancer, generally produced by minimal force
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Epiphyseal fracture
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A fracture that occurs in growth section of the child's bone and may lead to growth abnormalities
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Synovial fluid
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The fluid that bathes and lubricates joints
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Subluxation
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Similar to a dislocation except the disruption of the joint is not complete
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