Abbreviations
BMD
What is the abbreviation for bone mineral density?
arthr/o
What is the combining form for joint?
abduction
What is the movement away from the body called?
What type of fracture is a small crack in the bone?
fibromyalgia
What condition has widespread pain in the fibrous tissues of the muscles?
OA
What is the abbreviation for osteoarthritis?
cost/o
What is the combining form for rib?
circumduction
What is the circular movement of a body region called?
open or compound
What type of fracture are bones broken and pierced through the skin?
scoliosis
What disorder of the curvature of the spin has an abnormal lateral curvature?
PT
What is the abbreviation for physical therapist?
patell/o
What is the combining form for patella?
dorsifelxion
What is the movement of lifting the top of the foot to the anterior shin called?
greenstick
osteoporosis
What condition develops due to a decrease in bone mass?
FX/Fx
What is the abbreviation for a fracture?
burs/o
What is the combining form for bursa?
inversion
What is the movement of turning the bottom of the foot towards the midline called?
Spiral
What fracture are the bones twisted apart?
gout
What condition is a type of arthritis that consists of pain and swelling at the joint between the big toe and forefoot?
THA
What is the abbreviation for total hip arthoplasty?
kyph/o
What is the combining form for hump?
What is the movement of turning the palm to face forward called?
colles
What fracture are the bones broken at the wrist or distal radius/
kyphosis
What disorder of the curvature of the spine has abnormal in normal curvature outward of the thoracic spine