Glossary, Chapter 6

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Table 6.2 Anatomy and Physiology Terms Relating to the Skeleton

amphiarthrosis (n)   articular cartilage (n)   articulate (v)   bone marrow (n)   bursa (n); bursae (pl)   carpal (adj); carpus (n); carpi (pl)   chiropractic (n); chiropractor (the professional who practices chiropractic) (n)   chondrocyte (n)   diaphysis (n); diaphyses (pl)   diarthrosis (n); diarthroses (pl)  diffusion (n)   endochondral (adj)   endosteum epiphyseal line (n)   epiphyseal plate (n)   epiphysis (n); epiphyses (pl)   femur (n); femora (pl); femoral (adj)   humerus (n); humeri (pl); humoral (adj)   joint (n)   joint capsule (n)   ligament (n)   matrix (n); matrices (pl)   medullary cavity (n)   orthopedics (n); orthopaedics (European spelling); orthopedist (n)   ossification (n); ossify (v)   osteoblast (n)   osteoclast (n)   osteocyte (n)   periosteum (n)   resorb (v)   rheumatology (n); rheumatologist (n); rheumatoid (adj); rheumatic (adj)   sternum (n)   synarthrosis (n); synarthroses (pl)  synovial fluid (n)   synovial membrane (n)   trabecula (n); trabeculae (pl); trabecular (adj)   vertebra (n); vertebrae (pl)

Table 6.4 Anatomy and Physiology Terms Relating to the Muscles

fasciculus (n); fasciculi (pl); fascicular (adj); fascicle (n)   homeostasis (n)   insertion (n)   involuntary muscle (n)   lactic acid (n)   ligament (n)   myofilaments (n)   origin (n)   sarcomeres (n)   skeletal muscle (n)   smooth muscle (n)   striated muscle (n)   voluntary muscle (n)   Z lines

Table 6.6 Wellness and Illness Terms Relating to the Musculoskeletal System

Achilles tenosynovitis (n)  ankylosing spondylitis (n)   ankylosis (n)   arthritis (n)   avascular necrosis (n)   bunion (n)   bursitis (n)   carpal tunnel syndrome (n)   dislocation (n)   epicondylitis (n)   fibrosis (n)   fontanel (n)   fracture (n)   ganglion (n); ganglia, ganglions (pl)   genu valgum (n)   genu varum (n)   gout (n)   greenstick fracture (n)   kyphosis (n)   Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease (n)   lordosis (n)   metatarsus valgus (n); metatarsus (sing); metatarsi (pl); metatarsal (adj)   metatarsus varus (n)   Osgood-Schlatter disease (n)   osteoarthritis (n)   osteoporosis (n)   pes planus (n); pedes (sing); pedi (pl)   physique (n)   podagra (n)   polydactyly (n)   rheumatoid arthritis (n)   scoliosis (n)   sprain (n)   subluxation (n)   suture lines (n)   syndactyly (n)   talipes equinovarus (n)   tenosynovitis (n)   tibial torsion (n); tibia (n); tibiae (pl); tibial (adj)

Table 6.7 Tests and Procedures Relating to the Musculoskeletal System

arthrocentesis (n)   arthrodesis (n)   arthrography (n)   arthroplasty (n)   arthroscopy (n)   calcium (n)   electromyograph (n)   erythrocyte sedimentation rate (n)   human leukocyte antigen B-27 (n)    photon absorptiometry (n)   resection (n)   rheumatoid factor (n)   serum alkaline phosphatase (n)   serum creatine phosphokinase (n)   uric acid test (n)