joints and movements
pulling the arms away from the body is called
Arm abduction
Arm is held straight, and moved in circles.
arm circumduction
Which structure of the long bone is the epiphysis
end of bones
fracture that may occur with severe head injuries which a broken piece or skull is driven inward
depressed
this condition results in the progressive deterioration of the joint cartilage, most often the hips and knees.
osteoarthritis
Immovable, cranial suture
Synarthrosis
bringing the thumb to the middle finger to pick up a pencil is an example of
opposition
most distal part of the fingers
phalanges
where broken bone protrudes through skin surface
compound fracture
Severe joint pain the is caused by deposits of uric acid
Gout
Diarthrosis
Movable, knee or hip
pulling foot towards the shin.
Foot Flexion
3 minerals that make up the bone
calcium, pphosphorous, magnesium
bone cracks under pressure but not break
greenstick
presents at birth and most common hip disorder in children
congenital hip dysplasia
partially movable, where ribs attach to spine
Amphiarthrosis
The toes curl together when they are
flexed
first steps when treating a potential fracture (there are 5)
immobilize, prevent shock, elevate, ice, xray
an impacted fracture is
broken ends are jammed into each other
this condition results from compression of the median nerve at the wrist
carpal tunnel syndrome
Arm Extension refers to
moving your arm away from your body.
Arm Extension refers to
moving your arm away from your body
articulation is....
where two or more bony parts join together
following amputation, this condition often occurs
phantom limb
what is the treatment to prevent additional fracturing for osteoporosis
increase exercise, estrogen supplements and taking calcium and vitamin D to support normal bone metabolism.