AHP- Musculoskeletal System; Disease and Diagnostic

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arthralgia
joint pain
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atrophy
without development
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bradykinesia
slow movement
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dyskinesia
difficult movement
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dystrophy
abnormal development
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hemarthrosis
abnormal condition of blood in the joint
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hyperkinesia
excessive movement
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hypertrophy
excessive development
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myalgia
muscle pain
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carpal
pertaining to the carpals
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clavicular
pertaining to the clavicle
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cranial
pertaining to the cranium
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femoral
pertaining to the femur
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fibular
pertaining to the fibula
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humeral
pertaining to the humerus
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iliac
pertaining to the ilium
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intercoastal
pertaining to between the ribs
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intervertebral
pertaining to between the vertebrae
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intercranial
pertaining to within the cranium
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ischial
Pertaining to the ischium
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lumbar
pertaining to the loins
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patellar
pertaining to the patella
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patellofemoral
pertaining to the patella and femur
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phalangeal
pertaining to the phalanges
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pubic
pertaining to the pubis
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radial
pertaining to the radius
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sacral
pertaining to the sacrum
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scapular
pertaining to the scapula
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sternal
pertaining to the sternum
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Submanidibular
pertaining to below the mandible
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submaxillary
pertaining to below the maxilla
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substernal
pertaining to under the sternum
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superclavicular
pertaining to above the clavicle
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superpatellar
pertaining to above the patella
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tarsal
pertaining to the tarsus (ankle)
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tibial
pertaining to the tibia
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ulnar
pertaining to the ulna
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vertebral
pertaining to the vertebrae
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crepitus
crackling sensation heard or felt when two bones rub against each other or grating caused by the rubbing together of dry surfaces of a join
- crepitation
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prosthesis
artificial substitute for a missing body part such as a limb joint or eye
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chiropractic
system of treatment that consists of manipulation of the vertebral column
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chiropractor
specialist in manipulation of the vertebral column
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orthopedics
branch of medicine dealing with the study and treatment of disease and abnormalities of the musculoskeletal system
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orthopedist
physician who specializes in the study and treatment of disease and abnormalities of the musculoskeletal system
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orthotics
making and fitting orthopedic appliances used to support align prevent or treat musculoskeletal deformities examples of appliances include braces splints and arch supports
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orthotist
specialist in making and fitting appliances used to support align prevent or treat musculoskeletal deformities
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osteopath (DO)
physician who specializes in a system of medicine placing emphasis on the relation between organs and musculoskeletal system
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osteopathy
system of medicine that uses the usual forms of diagnosis and treatment but places greater emphasis on the relation between body organs and the musculoskeletal system; manipulation may be used in addition to other treatments
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podiatrist
specialist in treating and diagnosing diseases and disorders of the foot
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rheumatologist
physician who specializes in the study and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders characterize by inflammation and degeneration of structures (rheumatic diseases)
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rheumatology
study and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders characterized by inflammation and degeneration of structures (rheumatic diseases)
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abduction
moving away from the midline
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adduction
moving toward the midline
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inversion
moving inward
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eversion
turning outward
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extension
movement in which a limb s places in a straight position increasing the angle between the bone and the joint
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flexion
movement in which a limb is bent decreasing the angle between the bone and the joint
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pronation
movement that turns the palm down
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supination
movement that turns the palm up
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rotation
turning around its own axis
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