| A | B |
|---|
| abduction | movement of drawing away from the middle |
| adduction | movement of drawing toward the middle |
| alignment | placing of portions of a fractured bone into correct anatomical position |
| ambulate/ambulatory | able to walk, not confined to bed |
| amputation | removal of a limb or portion of a limb |
| ankylosing spondylitis | form of arthritis that first affects the spine and adjacent structures and as it progresses causes a forward bend of the spine |
| asymmetrical | pertaining to both sides being unequal |
| asymmetry | both sides unequal |
| bunion | abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe, |
| carpal tunnel syndrome | a common painful disorder of the wrist |
| chiropractic | therapy that consists of manipulation of the vertebral column |
| chiropractor | specialist in therapy consiting of manipulation of vertebral column |
| crepitus | crackling sound heard when two bones rub against each other |
| deformity | distortion of any part or disfigurement of the body |
| dislocation | temporary displacement of a bone from its normal position in a joint |
| effusion | fluid build up |
| eversion | turning outward (ankle movement) |
| extension | movement in which limb is placed in a straight position |
| fibromyalgia | pain in the fibrous tissues and muscles (a common condition characterized by widespread pain and stiffness of muscles,fatigue, and disturbed sleep) |
| fixation | procdure to stabilize a fractured bone to promote healing |
| flexion | movement in which a limb is bent |
| fracture | broken bone or bent bone |
| gout | excessive amount of uric acid in blood causes Na uric crystal to be deposited |
| herniated disc | rupture of the intervertebral disc(also called slipped disc or ruptured disc) |
| immobilize/immobilization | making of a part or limb immovable |
| inversion | turning inward (ankle movement) |
| kyphosis | abnormal hump (of thoracic spine) = hunch back |
| lordosis | abnormal condition of bending forward (fwd curve of lumbar spine) |
| muscular dystrophy | group of hereditary dissease characterized by degeneration of muscle and weakness |
| orthopedics | dealing with the study and Rx of diseases and abnormality of the musculoskeletal system |
| orthopedist | physician who specialized in study of bones and muscles (orthopod) |
| orthopod | physician who specialized in study of bones and muscles (orthopedist) |
| orthotics | orthopedic appliances used to support, align, prevent or correct deformities |
| orthotist | one who is skilled in orthotics |
| osteoclast | type of bone cell involved in absorption and removal of bone minerals |
| osteopath | physician who specializes in osteopathy |
| osteopathy | system of medicine that utilizes usual forms of Dx adn RX with emphasis of role of the relationship between the body organs and MS system; manipulation may be used in addition to other treatment |
| osteoporosis | abnormal loss of bone density occuring frequently in post menopause females (bone weakness = osteomalacia) |
| plantar fasciitis | inflammation of plantar fascia, connective tissue of the sole of the foot, due to repetitive injury ; common cause of heel pain |
| podiatrist | specialist RX and Dx foot disease and disorders eg. corn and ingrown toenails |
| pronation | movement that turn the palm down |
| prosthesis | an artificial substitute for a missing body part such as a leg or eye |
| reduce/reduction | restoring a fractured bone to its normal position |
| rheumatoid arthritis | chronic systemic disease characterized by autoimmune inflammatory changes in the connective tissuse throughout the body |
| rheumatologist | physician who specializes in the study and treatment of rheumatic diseases |
| rheumatology | study and treatment of rheumatic disease and musculoskeletal disorders characterized by inflammation and degeneration of structures |
| rotation | turning around its own axis |
| scoliosis | abnormal (lateral) curve of the spine |
| spinal stenosis | narrowing of the spinal canal with compression of nerve roots |
| sprain | stretching or partial tear of a ligament |
| strain | stretching or partial tear of a muscle |
| subluxation | incomplete dislocation where some joint surfaces are still in contact |
| supination | movement that turns the palm up |
| symmetrical | pertaining to both sides being equal |
| symmetry | both sides being equal |
| traction | pulling force exerted on a limb in an effort to return the bone or joint to normal position |
