Medical Terms
Name for abnormal condition of curve
Lordosis
upper arm
humerus
movement away from the midline
abduction
band of connective tissue, collagen that attaches and stabilizes joints
fascia
progressive stiffening of the joints
ankylosing spondylitis
Surgical removal of a joint
Arthrectomy
shoulder blade
scapula
act of turning the palm upward
supination
connection of muscle to bone
tendon
genetic condition of muscle degeneration
Muscular Dystrophy
Softening of the bones
osteomalacia
large lower leg bone
Tibia
pointing toes downward
plantar flexion
smooth muscles in organs
visceral muscles
blood test used to diagnose arthritis
SED rate or ESR
surgical puncture of a joint
arthrocentesis
Name the section containing the ribs in letter and number form
T-1-12
moving the neck around
rotation
process of bone formation
ossification
complains of numbness in thumb, index fingers and middle fingers
carpal tunnel syndrome
process of viewing a joint
arthroscopy
flared part of the long bone between the diaphysis and epiphysis
metaphysis
act of bending the elbow
flexion
membrane of the bone
periosteum
auto immune disease that affects joints, skin, heart and lungs, butterfly rash on face
SLE Systemic lupus erythmateous