Joints
any type of joint
articulation
ankyl/o
stiff
fibrous, connective tissue binding muscles to bones
tendon
inflammation and painful swelling in and around joints caused by the deposition of uric acid crystals
gouty arthritis (gout)
fibrous membrane separating and enveloping muscles
fascia
a freely movable joint
synovial joint
chondr/o
cartilage
crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous structure, which helps provide cushion for a joint
meniscus
enlargement of bone or tissue around the joint at the base of the big toe (metatarsophalangeal joint)
bunion
movement away from the midline of the body
abduction
immovable joint
suture joint
articul/o
joint
smooth white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together at a joint
articular cartilage
fluid-filled sac arising from the joint capsules or tendons
ganglion cyst
downward movement of the foot; achieved through ankle motion
plantar flexion
fibrous, connective bands binding bones to other bones; supports, strengthens, and stabilizes the joint
ligament
-desis
to bind, tie together
tissue lining the synovial cavity; produces synovial fluid
synovial membrane
injury, often the result of trauma, involving overstretching of the ligaments around a joint
sprain
muscle connected to bones; voluntary or skeletal muscle
striated muscle
viscous (sticky) fluid within the synovial cavity
synovial fluid
rheumat/o
watery flow
sac of fluid near a joint; promotes smooth sliding of one tissue against another
bursa
compression of the median nerve as it passes between the transverse ligament, and bones and tendons of the wrist
carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
turning the palm upward
supination