definitions
osteoblast
immature bone cell
increased porosity of bone with decrease in bone mass
osteoporosis
abnormal anterior curvature of the backbone of the lumbar region
lordosis
as applied to the hand and forearm where elbow is bent palm up
supination
larger inner leg bone
tibia
osteoclast
removes unwanted bone tissue
abnormal condition of the vertebrae
spondylosis
abnormal posterior curvature oi the thoracic spine
kyphosis
circular movement around an axis
rotation
lateral lower arm bone, thumb side
radial
formation of bone is called
osteogenesis
abnormal condition of lateral curvature of the spine
scoliosis
formation of bone marrow
myelopoiesis
movement toward midline of body
adduction
pertaining to the lower and posterior part of hip bone
ischium
end of the long bone
epiphysis
poor development of bone
osteodystrophy
removal of ankle bone
tarsectomy
move the foot downward as when pointing the toes, ie stepping on the gas pedal
plantar flexion
shoulder bone
scapular
softening of bone
osteomalacia
repair to fractured vertebrae
vertebroplasty
removal of lamina to relieve symptoms of ruptured intravertebral disc
laminectomy
decreasing ankle joint so foot moves upward toward the knees or ceiling, opposite of stepping on gas pedal
dorsiflexion
pertaining to the elbow
olecranal