Key terms
orthopedics
The study and treatment of disorders of the skeleton, muscles, and associated structures
Fracture
A break in the bone
This root word means skull
Crani/o
Ortho
Orthopedics
The medical term for thigh bone
Femur
Ossification
The formation of bone tissue
Osteopenia
Lower than average bone density
This root word means pelvis
Pelvi/o
RA
Rheumatoid arthritis
Medical term for fingers/toes
Phalanges
nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID)
A medication that reduced inflammation and relieves pain. It is not a steroid.
Arthritis
Inflammation of a joint
This root word means spine
Rachi/o
TMJ
Temporomandibular joint
What is lower extremity is referring to
Leg
Diaphysis
Shaft of a long bone
Rickets
Faulty bone formation in children commonly caused by vitamin D deficiency
This root word means rib
Cost/o
OA
Osteoarthritis
Medical term for knee
Patella
Ligament
A band of connective tissue that connects one bone to another
Pott disease
Inflammation of the vertebrae
This root word means ilium
Ili/o
ORIF
Open reduction internal fixation
Hallux