Med Term Musculoskeletal Review

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Type of doctor who specializes in joint problems

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rheumatologist

Front

cell that reabsorbs (digests) bone tissue

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osteoclast

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the shaft, or middle region, of a long bone

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diaphysis

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the end of a long bone

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epiphysis

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the flared portion of a long bone

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metaphysis

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type of bone marrow where hematopoiesis occurs:

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red bone marrow

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arthr/o

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joint

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ankyl/o

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stiffness

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How do you spell (the inflammation of joints)

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arthritis

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Place of union between two or more bones is called

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articulation