chapters 3-4 Medical Terminology: Integumentary and Skeletal Systems

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering integumentary and skeletal system structures, pathologies, diagnostic methods, and procedural terminology.

Biopsy

Viewing living tissue.

Autopsy

A post-mortem examination performed to determine the cause of death.

Carcinoma

A cancerous tumor.

Intradermal

An injection administered within the skin, such as for TB testing.

Subcutaneous

An injection administered below the skin, such as for insulin.

Intramuscular

An injection administered into the muscle, such as for antibiotics.

Transdermal

Substance delivery across the skin via adhesive patches.

Tinea pedis

A fungal infection commonly referred to as athlete's foot.

Epiphysis

The ends of a long bone (proximal and distal).

Diaphysis

The shaft of a long bone.

Cortex

The outer layer of a long bone.

Medulla

The inner cavity of a long bone that houses bone marrow.

Periosteum

The protective outer membrane surrounding a bone.

Axial Skeleton

The skeletal division comprising the skull, rib cage, and vertebral column (Cervical C1-C7, Thoracic T1-T12, Lumbar L1-L5, Sacrum, and Coccyx).

Appendicular Skeleton

The skeletal division comprising the pectoral girdle (scapula, clavicle), upper limbs, pelvic girdle, and lower limbs.

Osteoporosis

Demineralization of calcium that makes bones brittle.

Achondroplasia

Premature conversion of cartilage to bone leading to dwarfism.

Arthroplasty

Surgical repair of a joint.

Arthrocentesis

Fluid removal from a joint.