pathophysiology musculoskeletal system vocab
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avulsion
A strong pulling force tearing away a part of the body from it’s point of attatchment
bursae
fluid filled sacs between tissues reducing friction
calcatonin
a hormone produced by the thyroid which regulates calcium levels in blood
fascia
thin casing of connective tissue surrounding and holding every organ in place
hematopoiesis
blood cell production process
meniscus
crescent shaped fibrocartilage in the knee which cushions and stabilizes
metatarsophalangeal
knuckles at base of toes, connecting the long metatarsal bones to the phalanges of foot
ossification
process of bone formation from soft tissues converted into hard bone
osteogenesis
biological process of new bone formation
synovial
layer of connective tissue lining the cavities of joints and bursae
tenorrhaphy
surgical procedure repairing a torn or divided tendon by stitching ends back together
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