| A | B |
|---|
| Osteocytes | a branch cell embedded in the matrix of the bone tissue |
| Compact bone | dense hard layer of bone tissue |
| Spongy bone | a.k.a. cancellous bone |
| Ossification | natural process of forming bones |
| Epiphyseal plate | a.k.a. growth plate, area at the long end of the bone that contains growing bone |
| Cartilage | fibrous connective tissue covering the bone |
| Periosteum | membrane that forms the covering of long bones, except at the articular surfaces |
| Epiphysis | ends of a developing long bone |
| Diaphysis | shaft of a long bone |
| Spinal Column | collection of 33 bones, or vertebrae stack on top of each other, extends from the skull to the pelvis |
| Adduction | moving a body part toward the midline |
| Abduction | moving a body part away from the midline |
| Scoliosis | abnl lat curvature of the spine |
| Lordosis | exaggerated inward curvature of the lumbar spine. aka: swayback |
| Arthritis | inflammation of one or more joints |
| Osteoarthritis | resulting from wear and tear of joints |
| Gout | high levels of uric acid, leading to inflammation of the joints |
| Osteoporosis | progressive loss of bone density, and thinning of bone tissue |
| Contrast Medium | radiopaque substance that does not allows the passage of x-rays |
| Mammography | examination of the soft tissue of the breast |
| Ultrasound | high frequency sound waves to image internal structures |
| Computed Tomography | combined radiography with coomputer analysis of tissue density |
| Fluoroscopy | visually examing the body or organ using a fluoroscope |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging | magnetic field used to visualize internal tissue, organs, and structures |
| arthr/o | joint |
| -tomy | cutting |
| -ectomy | incision |
| -algia | pain |
| -itis | inflammation |
| ophthalm/o | eye |
| -osis | process / condition |
| AKA | also known as / above the knee amputation |
| amb | ambulatory |
| AMA | American Medical Association |
| ama | against medical advice |
| AMI | Acute Myocardial Infarction |
