Joints
A general term for inflammation of a joint is
Arthritis
Axial Skeleton
Appendicular Skeleton
Two parts of the skeletal system
chronic disease involving periodic sudden burst of electric activity from the brain, resulting in seizures
epilepsy
a gland on the superior surface of the kidney
adrenal gland
a feeling of fear, worry, uneasiness or dread
anxiety
Use of an endoscope to examine the interior of a joint or to perform surgery on the joint
arthrodesis
Curvature of the spine
scoliosis
a chronic progressive disease involving loss of myelin in the Central Nervous System
multiple sclerosis
An endocrine gland on either side of the larynx and upper trachea. It secrets hormones that affect metabolism and growth.
thyroid gland
A form of depression with episodes of mania, manic depressive illness
bipolar disorder
Partial or total replacement of a joint with a prosthesis
arthroplasty
A malignant tumor of cartilage
chondrosarcoma
a neoplasm of a gland
adenoma
A small endocrine gland on the posterior thyroid that acts to increase blood calcium levels; there are usually 4 to 6 glands.
parathyroid gland
A condition associated with recurrent and intrusive thoughts, image, and repetitive behaviors performed to releve anxiety.
obsessive compulsive disorder
Aspiration of fluid from a joint by needle puncture
arthrocentesis
Inflammation of bone and bone marrow caused by infection, usually bacterial
osteomyelitis
a conditional caused by hypothyroidism in an adult. There is dry waxy swelling, most notable in the face; formerly called myxedema.
adult hypothyroidism
A small endocrine gland at the base of the brain. The anterior lobe secretes growth hormone and hormones that stimulate other glands; the posterior lobe releases ADH and ocytocin manufactured in the hypothalamus
pituitary gland
sudden damage to the brain resulting from reduction of cerebral blood flow
cerebrovascular accident
Surgical immobilization (fusion) of a joint; artificial ankylosis
arthrodesis
Skeletal disease of the elderly characterized by bone thickening and distortion with bowing of long bones; osteitis deformans
Paget disease
simultaneous monitoring of a variety of physiologic functions during normal sleep
Polysomnography
A small gland in the brain. Appears to regulate mood, dail rhythms, and sexual development in repsonse ot enviromental light. Secretes the hormone melatonin.
pineal gland
A false belief inconsistent with knowledge and experience.
delusion