| A | B |
|---|
| chiropractor | specializes in manipulative treatment of disorders originating from misalignment of spine |
| orthopedic surgeon | specializes in disorders involving bones, joints, & muscles |
| osteopathic physician | specializes in treating health problems by manipulation and w/ traditional forms of medical treatment |
| podatrist | specializes in diagnosing/treating disorders of the feet |
| rheumatologist | specializes in diseases that are characterized by inflammation in the connective tissues |
| herniated disk | rupture of the intervertebral disk, causes pressure on spinal nerve roots |
| lumbago | pain of the lumbar region |
| spina bifida | congenital defect, spine fails to close around spinal cord |
| spondylitis | inflammation of the vertebrae |
| spondylosis | degenerative condition of the vertebrae |
| kyphosis | abnormal incrase in outward curvature of thoracic spine as viewed from the side |
| lordosis | abnormal increase in forward curvature of lumbar spine |
| talipes | congenital deformity, foot may be turned outward/inward |
| scoliosis | abnormal sideways curvature of spine |
| spondylitis | inflammation of the vertebrae |
| calcaneus | also known as the heel bone |
| clavicle | also known as the collarbone |
| femur | also known as the thighbone |
| scapula | also known as the shoulderblade |
| tibia | also known as the shinbone |
| compression | fracture that occurs when the bone is pressed together on itself |
| oblique | fracture that is at an angle across the bone |
| spiral | fracture in which bone is twisted apart |
| stress | small crack fracture that occurs after chronic, excessive impact |
| transverse | fracture that is straight across the bone |
