vertebrae, vertebral column, backbone

synovial membrane, synovial fluid

the large circular cavity in each side of the pelvis that articulates with the head of the femur to form the hip joint, also known as the hip socket

ankylosing spondylitis

a form of rheumatoid arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae

a surgical procedure to stiffen a joint

surgical loosening of an ankylosed joint

visual examination of the internal structure of a joint using an arthroscope

originating within an individual

an area of bone tissue death caused by insufficient blood flow

abnormal softening of the cartilage

a fracture in which the bone is splintered or crushed

a fracture in which the bone is pressed together on itself

an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum

a malformation of the skull due to the premature closure of the cranial sutures

the grating sound heard when the ends of a broken bone move together

dual x-ray absorptiometry

a low-exposure radiographic measurement of the spine and hips to measure bone density

the type of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints

an abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe

pertaining to the formation of blood cells

fracture treatment in which pins or a plate are placed directly into the bone to hold the broken pieces in place

juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

an autoimmune disorder affecting children aged 16 years or younger, with sympyoms that include stiffness, pain, joint swelling, skin rash, fever, slowed growth, and fatigue

an abnormal increase in the outward curvature of the thoracic spine as viewed from the side

the surgical removal of a lamina from a vertebra

an abnormal increase in the forward curvature of the lumbar spine

pain of the lumbar region of the spine

a rounded bony projection on the tibia and fibula on the sides of each ankle joint

the bony structure that forms the upper portion of the sternum

the five bones that form the palms of the hand

the five bones that form the part of the foot to which the toes are attached

a type of cancer that occurs in blood-making cells of the red bone marrow

a fracture in which the bone is broken and there is an open wound in the skin

a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders involving the bones, joints, and muscles, also known as an orthopedist

a mechanical appliance, such as a leg brace or splint, that is specially designed to control, correct, or compensate for impaired limb function

the type of arthritis most commonly associated with aging

a benign bony projection covered with cartilage

Medical Terminology for Health Professions 8th Edition

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1.

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Front

ankyl/o

Back

crooked, bent, stiff

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

arthr/o

Back

joint

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

burs/o

Back

bursa

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

chondr/i, chondr/o

Back

cartilage

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

cost/o

Back

rib

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

crani/o

Back

skull

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

-desis

Back

to bind, tie together

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