Anatomy
what is the name for bone formation
ossification
dense fibrous membrane covering the surface of bones
periosteum
what test would identify gouty arthritis
uric acid test
hereditary disease - typically have short arms and legs as well as an enlarged head. Normal torso.
achondroplasia
where is yellow bone marrow found
medullary cavity
another name for a joint
articulation
what procedure removes fluid from a joint
arthrocentesis
what disease can you contract from a tick
lyme disease
where are your suture joints
skull
what connects muscle to bone
tendon
what test would your doctor do to test the density of your bones
bone density test
what disease causes thinning and weakening of the bone
osteoporosis
what's the difference between the metaphysis and epiphysis?
epiphysis is end of long bone. metaphysis is between diaphysis and epiphysis
what is the flared portion of a long bone between the diaphysis and epiphysis
what procedure uses an incision through the carpal ligament to release pressure on the median nerve
carpal tunnel release
what disease is marked by severe arthritis and a bullseye rash
lyme disease