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10 Cards in this Set
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Alignment |
The anatomical presentation of one structure to another |
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Symmetry |
Same on both sides |
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Ataxia |
Defective muscular coordination, especially when voluntary muscular movements are attempted |
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Dorsum |
Top of foot |
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Plantar |
Bottom of foot |
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Kyphosis |
An exaggeration or angulation of the posterior curve of the thoracic spine Humpback |
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Lordosis |
Anterior convexity of the lumbar spine "Swanback"- normal in toddlers |
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Scoliosis |
A lateral curvature is the spine Have patient touch his/her toes. Look for uneven shoulders and/or hips |
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Atrophied |
Decreased size or function door to nonuse or disease Typically skin or muscle |
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Osteoporosis |
Loss of bone mass throughout the skeleton which predisposes it to fractures Determined using bone scan |
