Terminology 110
The term ____________________ means originating within another.
allogenic
The ____________________ attaches parts of the intestine to the interior abdominal wall.
mesentery
The ____________________ plane is also known as the midline.
midsagittal
A/An ____________________ is a type of cancer that occurs in blood-making cells found in the red bone marrow.
myeloma
A/An ____________________ is the protrusion of a muscle through a tear in the fascia surrounding it.
myocele
The quick, involuntary jerking of a muscle or group of muscles is known as ____________________.
myoclonus
The surgical suturing of a muscle is known as ____________________.
myorrhaphy
The medical term ____________________ means pertaining to the relationship between a nerve and a muscle.
neuromuscular
The term ____________________ means slanted or at an angle.
oblique
A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of a synovial membrane from a joint.
synovectomy
The surgical suturing of the end of a tendon to the bone is known as ____________________.
tenodesis
The medical term meaning the release of a tendon from adhesions is ____________________.
tenolysis
The surgical suturing of a divided tendon is known as a/an ____________________.
tenorrhaphy
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*-ia* abnormal condition *-ic* pertaining to *kinesi/o* movement *my/o* muscle *-plegia* paralysis
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*-ology* study of *path/o* disease, suffering, emotion *plasia* formation *poster/o* back *-stasis* control
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*-rrhexis* rupture *tax/o* coordination *ten/o, tend/o, tendin/o* tendon *ton/o* tone, tension, stretching *tri-* three
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*aden/o* gland *adip/o* fat *anter/o* front *caud/o* lower part of body *cephal/o* head
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*adhesion* band of fibrous tissue *atonic* lack of normal muscle tone *atrophy* muscle weakness from lack of use *fasciitis* inflammation of the fascia *myolysis* degeneration of muscle tone
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*anterior* situated in the fornt *distal* farthest from the midline *dorsal* back of the body or organ *medial* nearer the midline *posterior* situated in the back
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*endemic* ongoing presence of a disease within a population *epidemic* sudden outbreak of a disease *etiology* study of the causes of diseases *histology* study of tissues *pandemic* outbreak of a disease over a large area
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*oste/o* bone *scoli/o* curved *spondyl/o* vertebra, vertebrae *synovi/o, synov/o* synovial joint *burs/o* bursa
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-desis: to bind, tie together kyph/o: hump lord/o: curve, swayback -lysis: setting free, loosening myel/o: spinal cord, bone marrow
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ABDUCTION: limb movement away from the midline ADDUCTION: limb movement toward the midline CIRCUMDUCTION: circular movement at the far end of a limb DORSIFLEXION: bending the foot upward at the ankle PRONATION: rotating the palm of the hand downward
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ACETABULUM: hip socket MALLEOLUS: rounded, bony projection on the sides of each ankle joint MANUBRIUM: bone that forms the upper portion of the sternum METACARPALS: bones that form the palms of the hand METATARSALS: bones that form part of the foot
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ANAPLASIA: change in cell structure and orientation ANATOMY: study of body structures ANOMALY: deviation from what is regarded as normal APLASIA: defective development of an organ or tissue DYSPLASIA: abnormal development of cells, tissues, or organs
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BRADYKINESIA: extreme slowness in movement DYSKINESIA: distortion of voluntary movement DYSTONIA: condition of abnormal muscle tone HYPERKINESIA: abnormally increased motor function or activity TRANSVERSE: crosswise direction
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COMMINUTED FRACTURE: broken bone that is splintered or crushed COMPRESSION FRACTURE: broken bone that is pressed OPEN FRACTURE: broken bone and an open wound OSTEOCLASIS: surgical fracture of a bone to correct a deformity PATHOLOGIC FRACTURE: bone breaks due to weakness caused by a disease process
____________________ syndrome occurs when the tendons of the wrist become inflamed and swollen.
Carpal tunnel
____________________ syndrome is a debilitating disorder characterized by profound fatigue that is not improved by bed rest.
Chronic fatigue
____________________ is the grating sound heard when the ends of a broken bone move together.
Crepitation
____________________ is a diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity within muscle fibers in response to nerve stimulation.
Electromyography
____________________ is a debilitating chronic condition characterized by fatigue; muscle, joint, or bone pain; and other symptoms.
Fibromyalgia
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Genetic disorder: pathologic condition caused by an absent or defective gene iatrogenic illness: unfavorable response arising from a medical treatment Idiopathic disorder: illness without known cause Infectious disease: illness caused by pathogenic organisms Nosocomial infection: disease acquired in a hospital or clinic
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HEMIPARESIS: slight paralysis of one side of the body HEMIPLEGIA: total paralysis of one side of the body MYOPARESIS: slight paralysis of a muscle PARAPLEGIA: paralysis of both legs and lower body QUADRIPLEGIA: paralysis of all four extremities
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KYPHOSIS: abnormal outward curvature of the thoracic spine LORDOSIS: abnormal forward curvature of the lumbar spine LUMBAGO: pain in the lumbar region of the spine SCOLIOSIS: abnormal lateral curvature of the spine SUBLUXATION: partial displacement of a bone from its joint
____________________ causes muscle weakness and degeneration without affecting the nervous system.
Muscular dystrophy
____________________ is a chronic autoimmune disease that produces serious weakness of the voluntary muscles.
Myasthenia gravis
____________________ release is a specialized soft-tissue manipulation technique used to ease the pain of conditions such as fibromyalgia.
Myofascial
____________________ is the form of arthritis most commonly associated with aging.
Osteoarthritis
____________________ is the condition of thinner-than-average bone density.
Osteopenia
____________________ is an inflammatory disorder of the muscles and joints characterized by pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulders, upper arms, and hips and thighs.
Polymyalgia rheumatica
____________________ is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs of other body systems are attacked.
Rheumatoid arthritis
____________________ is a deficiency disease in children characterized by defective bone growth.
Rickets
____________________ is the forward slipping movement of a lower lumbar vertebra on the vertebra or sacrum below it.
Spondylolisthesis
____________________ is a stiff neck due to spasmodic contraction of the neck muscles that pull the head toward the affected side.
Torticollis
Paget's disease is a bone disorder of unknown cause that is characterized by excessive breakdown of bone tissue, followed by abnormal bone formation. T/F
True
____________________ transmission is the spread of certain disease due to the bite of an insect or animal.
Vector-borne
The ____________________ contains primarily the major organs of digestion.
abdominal cavity
A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of a gland.
adenectomy
A/An ____________________ is a malignant tumor that originates in glandular tissue.
adenocarcinoma
A/An ____________________ is a benign tumor that arises in or resembles glandular tissue.
adenoma
A/an ____________________ is a benign tumor that arises in or resembles glandular tissue.
adenoma
The medical term for the abnormal softening of a gland is ____________________.
adenomalacia
The medical term ____________________ means the abnormal hardening of a gland.
adenosclerosis
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ankyl/o: crooked, bent, or stiff arthr/o: joint chondr/o: cartilage cost/o: rib crani/o: skull
The form of rheumatoid arthritis that primarily causes inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae is known as ____________________.
ankylosing spondylitis
The visual examination of the internal structure of a joint is known as ____________________.
arthroscopy
The term ____________________ means the lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement.
ataxia
The term ____________________ means originating within an individual.
autologous
The death of bone tissue due to insufficient blood supply is known as ____________________.
avascular necrosis
Spina ____________________ is a congenital defect that occurs during early pregnancy when the spinal canal fails to close completely around the spinal cord to protect it.
bifida
____________________ transmission is the spread of a disease through contact with blood or other body fluids that have been contaminated with blood.
blood borne
The medical term ____________________ describes the abnormal softening of cartilage.
chondromalacia
A/An ____________________ is the genetic structure located within the nucleus of each cell.
chromosome
Intermittent ____________________ is pain in the leg muscles that occurs during exercise due to poor circulation and is relieved by rest.
claudication
A/An ____________________ disease is transmitted from one person to another by either direct or indirect contact.
communicable
A/An ____________________ disorder is an abnormal condition that exists at the time of birth.
congenital
A/An ____________________ develops when normally elastic connective tissues are replaced with nonelastic fibrous tissues.
contracture
An inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum is known as ____________________.
costochondritis
Malformation of the skull due to the premature closure of the cranial sutures is known as ____________________.
craniostenosis
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cyt/o: cell endo- : within exo- : out of hist/o: tissue -ologist: specialist
____________________ is the material within the cell membrane that is not part of the nucleus.
cytoplasm
Hormones are secreted directly into the bloodstream by ____________________ glands.
endocrine
Inflammation of the tissues surrounding the elbow is known as ____________________.
epicondylitis
The ____________________ region is located above the stomach.
epigastric
The study of human factors that affect the design and operation of tools and the work environment is known as ____________________.
ergonomics
Sweat glands are ____________________ glands that secrete chemical substances into ducts.
exocrine
Plantar ____________________ is an inflammation of the plantar fascia.
fasciitis
A/An ____________________ disorder produces symptoms for which no physiological or anatomical cause can be identified.
functional
A/An ____________________ cyst is a harmless, fluid-filled swelling that occurs on the outer surface of the wrist.
ganglion
A/An ____________________ is a physician who specializes in the care of older people.
geriatrician
A type of arthritis characterized by deposits of uric acid crystals in the joints is known as ____________________.
gout
A/An ____________________ is commonly known as a bunion.
hallux valgus
A calcium deposit in the plantar fascia near its attachment to the heel bone is known as a/an ____________________.
heel spur
The condition of blood within a joint is known as ____________________.
hemarthrosis
____________________ is a group of hereditary bleeding disorders in which a blood-clotting factor is missing.
hemophilia
The term ____________________ means pertaining to the formation of blood cells.
hemopoietic
The protrusion of a part of a structure through the tissues normally containing it is known as a ____________________.
hernia
The processes through which the body maintains a constant internal environment is known as ____________________.
homeostasis
The term ____________________ describes the enlargement of an organ or tissue because of an abnormal increase in the number of cells in the tissues.
hyperplasia
____________________ is a general increase in the bulk of a body part due to an increase in the size, but not in the number, of cells.
hypertrophy
The ____________________ region of the abdomen is located below the stomach.
hypogastric
The incomplete development of an organ due to a deficiency in the number of cells is known as ____________________.
hypoplasia
The term ____________________ means diminished tone of the skeletal muscles.
hypotonia
____________________ syndrome occurs when inflamed and swollen tendons are caught in the narrow space between the bones of the shoulder joint.
impingement
The term ____________________ means lowermost, below, or toward the feet.
inferior
The term ____________________ means relating to the groin.
inguinal
The point where the muscle ends by attaching to a bone or tendon is known as the ____________________.
insertion
A fracture treatment in which pins or a plate are placed directly into the bone to hold the broken pieces in place is known as ____________________.
internal fixation
A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of a lamina from a vertebra.
laminectomy
The ____________________ is where the muscle begins, and is located nearest the midline of the body, or on a less movable part of the skeleton.
origin
A/An ____________________ surgeon is also known as an orthopedist.
orthopedic
A/An ____________________ is an appliance such as a leg brace that is specially designed to control, correct, or compensate for impaired limb function.
orthotic
A/an ____________________ is an appliance such as a leg brace that is specially designed to control, correct, or compensate for impaired limb function.
orthotic
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oset/o: bone scoli/o: curved spondyl/o: vertebra, vertebrae synovi/o, synov/o: synovial membrane burs/o: bursa
A/An ____________________ is a benign bony projection covered with cartilage.
osteochondroma
A/an ____________________ is a benign only projection covered with cartilage.
osteochondroma
The condition known as ____________________ is an inflammation of the bone marrow and adjacent bone.
osteomyelitis
A/An ____________________ hip fracture is caused by weakening of the bones due to osteoporosis.
osteoporotic
The term ____________________ describes the surgical suturing or wiring together of bones.
osteorrhaphy
The loss of sensation and voluntary muscle movements in a muscle is known as ____________________.
paralysis
the ____________________ cavity is the space formed by the hip bones.
pelvic
An inflammation of the periosteum is known as ____________________.
periostitis
The ____________________ holds the organs in place within the abdominal cavity.
peritoneum
The medical term ____________________ means inflammation of the peritoneum.
peritonitis
Commonly known as PKU, ____________________ is a genetic disorder in which an essential digestive enzyme is missing.
phenylketonuria
A/An ____________________ is a physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
physiatrist
An exercise ____________________ develops, implements, and coordinates exercise programs to promote physical fitness.
physiologist
The study of the functions of body structures is known as ____________________.
physiology
A/An ____________________ is a specialist who diagnoses and treats disorders of the foot.
podiatrist
The disease characterized by inflammation and weakening of voluntary muscles in many parts of the body is known as ____________________.
polymyositis
An artificial leg is a type of ____________________.
prosthesis
The term ____________________ means situated nearest the midline or beginning of a body structure.
proximal
The term ____________________ means located behind the peritoneum.
retroperitoneal
Juvenile ____________________ arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that affects children with symptoms that include stiffness, pain, joint swelling, skin rash, fever, slowed growth, and fatigue.
rheumatoid
The age-related reduction in skeletal muscle mass in older adults is known as ____________________.
sarcopenia
A/An ____________________ is a painful condition caused by the muscle tearing away from the shin bone.
shin splint
The medical term for the condition commonly known as hiccups is ____________________.
singultus
A/An ____________________ is a ring-like muscle that tightly constricts the opening of a passageway.
sphincter
A/An ____________________ fracture is a break in which the bone has been twisted apart.
spiral
The condition known as ____________________ is a degenerative disorder that can cause the loss of normal spinal structure and function.
spondylosis
A/An ____________________ is an injury to a joint that usually involves a stretched or torn ligament.
sprain
____________________ are unspecialized cells that renew themselves for long periods of time through cell division.
stem cells
The term ____________________ means uppermost, above, or toward the head.
superior
Inflammation of the sheath surrounding a tendon is known as ____________________.
tenosynovitis
A surgical incision into a tendon is known as ____________________.
tenotomy
The ____________________ cavity protects the heart and the lungs.
thoracic
A/An ____________________ plane divides the entire body into upper and lower portions.
transverse
The ____________________ is the pit that marks where the umbilical cord was attached before birth.
umbilicus
The term ____________________ refers to the front or belly side of the body or organ.
ventral
The ____________________ are the bony structure units of the spinal column.
vertebrae
A percutaneous ____________________ is a minimally invasive procedure that is performed to treat osteoporosis-related compression fractures of the spine.
vertebroplasty
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bi-: two -cele: hernia dys-: bad fasci/o: fascia fibr/o: fibrous connective tissue