THE SKELETAL SYSTEM (2) JOSE S. SANTIAGO M.D.

Joints Union between two bones Joint structures Articular cartilage Joint cavity Synovial membrane Synovial fluid Joint capsule Joints are named after the bones that form the union

Classification of Joints according to mobility 1.Synarthroses- immovable joints Example: Sutures of the skull

Classification of Joints according to mobility 2. Amphiarthroses- slightly movable joints Example: Intervertebral joints

Classification of Joints according to mobility 3. Diarthroses- freely movable joints; also known as synovial joints

Term Analysis and Definition Myeloma- benign tumor of the bone marrow

Term Analysis and Definition Osteomyelitis- inflammation of bone and bone marrow

Term Analysis and Definition Osteitis- inflammation of the bone

Term Analysis and Definition Osteochondritis- inflammation of bone and cartilage

Term Analysis and Definition Osteoma- benign tumor of bone

Term Analysis and Definition Osteotome- instrument used to cut bone

Term Analysis and Definition Osteotomy- process of cutting bone

Term Analysis and Definition Craniofacial- pertaining to the skull and face

Term Analysis and Definition Craniotomy- incision into the skull

Term Analysis and Definition Cranioplasty- surgical repair of the skull

Term Analysis and Definition Achondroplasia- inadequate cartilage formation leading to dwarfism

Term Analysis and Definition Chondroma- benign tumor of cartilage

Term Analysis and Definition Costochondral- pertaining to ribs and cartilage

Term Analysis and Definition Costosternal- pertaining to the ribs and sternum

Term Analysis and Definition Subcostal- pertaining to under the ribs

Term Analysis and Definition Sternotomy- process of cutting the sternum,

Term Analysis and Definition Lumbodynia- pain in the lower back: lumbago

Term Analysis and Definition Lumbosacral joint- joint between L5 and the sacrum

Term Analysis and Definition Sacroiliac joint- joint between sacrum and ilium Strongest joint

Term Analysis and Definition Sacrococcygeal joint- joint between sacrum and coccyx

Term Analysis and Definition Spondylitis- inflammation of the vertebrae Spondylopathy- any disease of the vertebrae

Term Analysis and Definition Thoracolumbar- pertaining to the chest and lower back Intervertebral- pertaining to between the vertebrae

Term Analysis and Definition Costovertebral joint- joint between a rib and a vertebra

Term Analysis and Definition Sternoclavicular joint- joint between sternum and clavicle

Term Analysis and Definition Infraclavicular- below the clavicle

Term Analysis and Definition Subscapular- below the scapula

Term Analysis and Definition Brachial- pertaining to the arm Brachiocephalic- pertaining to the arm and head

Term Analysis and Definition Carpectomy- excision of a carpal (wrist) bone

Term Analysis and Definition Olecranal- pertaining to the olecranon Interphalangeal joint- joint between the phalanges PIP DIP

Term Analysis and Definition Radiocarpal joint- joint between radius and wrist bones

Term Analysis and Definition Acetabular- pertaining to the hip socket (acetabulum)

Term Analysis and Definition Acetabuloplasty- surgical repair of the hip socket

Term Analysis and Definition Patellar dislocation- total loss of contact between patella and femur

Term Analysis and Definition Patellar subluxation- partial dislocation between patella and femur

Term Analysis and Definition Patellapexy- surgical fixation of the kneecap

Term Analysis and Definition Infrapatellar- below the kneecap Suprapatellar- above the kneecap

Term Analysis and Definition Arthralgia- joint pain Arthritis- inflammation of a joint Arthropathy- any disease of a joint

Term Analysis and Definition Arthroplasty- surgical repair of a joint

Term Analysis and Definition Total Hip Replacement- head of the femur is replaced with a prosthetic device

Term Analysis and Definition Arthroscopy- visual examination of a joint using an arthroscope Interarticular- between the joints

Term Analysis and Definition Bursa- sac filled with synovial fluid located around joints

Term Analysis and Definition Bursitis- inflammation of the bursa

Term Analysis and Definition Bursectomy- excision of the bursa

Term Analysis and Definition Arthrocentesis- surgical puncture of a joint to remove fluid

Roots and Suffixes Oste/o bone -malacia softening Osteomalacia softening of bone

Term Analysis and Definition Chondromalacia- softening of cartilage

Roots and Suffixes Scoli/o- curved Scoliosis-abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

Roots and Suffixes Lord/0-swayback Lordosis-exaggerated anterior curvature of the lumbar spine

Roots and Suffixes Kyph/o-humpback Kyphosis-exaggerated curvature of the thoracic spine

Roots and Suffixes -porosis –porous Osteoporosis-loss of bone density

Term Analysis and Definition Chondrosarcoma- malignant tumor of cartilage

Term Analysis and Definition Osteosarcoma- malignant tumor of bone; osteogenic sarcoma

Term Analysis and Definition Orthopedics- surgical specialty dealing with the correction of deformities and dysfunctions of the skeletal system

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