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32 Cards in this Set
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A simple joint where the bony projections of the scapula and the clavicle meet at the top of the shoulder
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acromioclavicular (AC) joint
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A pearly layer of specialized cartilage covering the articular surfaces (contact surfaces on the ends) of bones in synovial joints.
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articular cartilage
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The heel bone
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calcaneus
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A fracture in which the skin is not broken
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closed fracture
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Swelling in a confined space that produces dangerous pressure; may cut off blood flow or damage sensitive tissue.
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compartment syndrome
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A grating or grinding sensation caused by fractured bone ends or joints rubbing together; also air bubbles under the skin that produce a crackling sound or crinkly feeling.
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crepitus
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Disruption of a joint in which ligaments are damaged and the bone ends are completely displaced
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dislocation
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A fracture in which bone fragments are separated from one another and not in anatomic alignment
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displaced fracture
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Bruising or discoloration associated with bleeding within or under the skin.
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ecchymosis
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The outer and smaller bone of the two bones of the lower leg.
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fibula
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A break in the continuity of a bone.
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fracture
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The part of the scapula that joins with the humeral head to form the glenohumeral joint.
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glenoid fossa
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Blood in the urine
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hematuria
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The place where two bones come into contact.
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joint
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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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nondisplaced fracture
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Any break in a bone in which the overlying skin has been damaged
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open fracture
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Used to splint the bony pelvis to reduce hemorrhage from bone ends, venous disruption, and pain.
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pelvic binders
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Tenderness that is sharply localized at the site of the injury, found by gently palpating along the bone with the tip of one finger.
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point tenderness
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A hand position in which the wrist is slightly dorsiflexed and all finger joints are moderately flexed.
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position of function
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Return a dislocated joint or fractured bone to its normal position; set.
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reduce
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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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retroperitoneal space
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The major nerve to the lower extremities; controls much of muscle function in the leg and sensation in most of the leg and foot.
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sciatic nerve
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A bandage or material that helps to support the weight of an injured upper extremity.
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sling
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A flexible or rigid appliance used to protect and maintain the position of an injured extremity.
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splint
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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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sprain
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Stretching or tearing of a muscle; also called a muscle pull.
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strain
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A partial or incomplete dislocation
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subluxation
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A bandage that passes around the chest to secure an injured arm to the chest.
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swathe
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The shin bone, the larger of the two bones of the lower leg.
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tibia
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The bleeding control method used when a wound continues to bleed despite the use of direct pressure and elevation; useful if a patient is bleeding severely from a partial or complete amputation.
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tourniquet
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Longitudinal force applied to a structure.
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traction
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The area of potentially damaged soft tissue, adjacent nerves, and blood vessels surrounding an injury to a bone or a joint.
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zone of injury
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