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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Physiology | the study of the nature of living organisms |
| cytology | the study of cells |
| carpal tunnel syndrome | a condition caused by compression of the median nerve by the carpal ligament. |
| scoliosis | a condition of lateral curvature of the spine. |
| femur | thighbone, is the longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the body. |
| sagittal | sectional plane that divides the body into left and right portions. |
| coronal | divides the body into anterior and posterior portions |
| distal | away from the point of attachment |
| lateral | to the side |
| sinus | an air cavity within certain bones. |
| flexion | the process of bending a limb |
| osteoblast | a bone-forming cell |
| acro | growth |
| long bones | tibia, femur, radius, humerus |
| periosteum | the membrane that forms the covering of bones except at their articular surfaces |
| pronation | the process of lying prone or face downward |
| cranioplasty | surgical repair of the skull |
| pott's | fracture occurs at the ankle and affects both of the bones of the lower leg (fibula and tibia). |
| calcaneal | pertaining to the heel bone. |
| lumbar myositis | inflammation of the muscle on the lower part of the back. |
| common arthritis | rheumatoid, gout, lupus, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis. |
| histology | the study of tissue |
| anatomy | is the study of structure of an organism such as humans. also known as cut up. |
| medial | nearest the midline |
| proximal | nearest the point of attachment |
| transverse | sectional plane that divides the body into superior and inferior portions |
| ligaments | connect the articular ends of bones, binding them together and facilitating or limiting motion. |
| herniated disk | abnormal rupture of the central portion of the disc |
| osteoporosis | a condition that results in reduction of bone mass |
| arthrocentesis | surgical puncture of a joint for removal of fluid |
| abduction | the process of moving a body part away from the middle |
| diaphysis | the shaft of a long bone |
| chondrectomy | surgical excision of the cartilage |
| trochanter | a very large process of the femur |
| functions of the skeletal system | to protect, store, support, leverage, and blood cell production. |
| rrhexis | rupture |
| syn | together |
| hallux | the big or great toe |
| arthritis | inflammation of a joint. |
| dactylic | pertaining to the finger or toe. |
| cleido | clavicle |
| plasia | formation |
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