Essential Human Diseases/Conditions CH 7

Diseases/Conditions Musculoskeletal System

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Front Back
Bunionectomy
Excision of bunion
Calcanean
Heel
Collagen
Gluelike material found in connective tissue
Edematous
Excess fluid in tissueD
Extension
Movement the enlarges an angle
Fasciitis
Inflammation of connective tissue
Flexion
Movement the decreases an angle
Hyperostosis
Abnormal, benign growth on surface of bone
Intraarticular
Within a joint
Laxity
Looseness
Osteotomy
Sawing/cutting a bone
Plantar
Sole of foot
Abscess
Localized tissues swollen with pus
Arthrodesis
Immoblization of a joint with surgery
Arthroplasty
Surgical reconstruction of a joint, replacement of diseased joint