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

2. 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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Term Analysis and Definition
Osteitis- inflammation of the bone

9. Term Analysis and Definition
Osteochondritis- inflammation of bone and cartilage

10. Term Analysis and Definition
Osteoma- benign tumor of bone

11. Term Analysis and Definition
Osteotome- instrument used to cut bone

12. Term Analysis and Definition
Osteotomy- process of cutting bone

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

14. Term Analysis and Definition
Craniotomy- incision into the skull

15. Term Analysis and Definition
Cranioplasty- surgical repair of the skull

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

17. Term Analysis and Definition
Chondroma- benign tumor of cartilage

18. Term Analysis and Definition
Costochondral- pertaining to ribs and cartilage

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

20. Term Analysis and Definition
Subcostal- pertaining to under the ribs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

30. Term Analysis and Definition
Infraclavicular- below the clavicle

31. Term Analysis and Definition
Subscapular- below the scapula

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

40. Term Analysis and Definition
Patellapexy- surgical fixation of the kneecap

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

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

43. Term Analysis and Definition
Arthroplasty- surgical repair of a joint

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

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

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

47. Term Analysis and Definition
Bursitis- inflammation of the bursa

48. Term Analysis and Definition
Bursectomy- excision of the bursa

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

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

51. Term Analysis and Definition
Chondromalacia- softening of cartilage

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

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

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

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

56. Term Analysis and Definition
Chondrosarcoma- malignant tumor of cartilage

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

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

59. End of lecture
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