medical terminology chapter 15

Bone Process: enlarged areas that extend out from bones and serve as attachments for muscles, tendons, and ligaments

Bone head: rounded end of a bone

Condyle: rounded knuckle-like process, at the end of a bone

Epicondyle: small rounded process above the condyle

Trochanters: large and small processes for tendon attachments on the femur

Tuberosity: Round elevation where tendons and muscles attach on the humerus, calcaneous (heel bone) and pelvis

Fissure: narrow groove or slit-like opening

Foramen: Opening for blood vessels and nerves

Fossa: shallow cavity in or on a bone

Sinus: hollow cavity within bone

Location of Ethmoid bone: supports nasal cavity and eye sockets

Location of Frontal bone: forehead; part of eye sockets

Location of occipital bone: back and base of skull

Location of parietal bones: top and sides of skull

Location of sphenoid bones: base of skull and behind eyes (bat-shaped bone)

Location of Temporal bones: Lower sides and back of skull

Location of Lacrimal bones: corners of each eye

Location of Mandible: lower jawbone

Location of Maxillae: upper jawbones

Location of Nasal bones: bridge and septum of nose

Location of Vomer: Nasal septum (thin, flat bone)

Location of Zygomatic bones: cheek bones

Common name for Acetabulum: hip socket

Common name for Calcaneus: heel bone

Common name for Carpals: wrist bones

Common name for Clavicle: collar bone

Common name for Coccyx: Tail bone

Common name for Cranium: skull

Common name for Femur: thigh bone

Common name for Fibula: Smaller of the two lower leg bones

Common name for Humerus: upper arm bone

Common name for Illium: upper part of pelvic bone

Common name for Ischium: inferior or lower part of the pelvic bone

Common name for Malleolus: ankle

Common name for Mandible: lower jawbone

Common name for Maxilla: upper jawbone

Common name for Metacarpals: hand bones

Common name for Metatarsals: bones between the tarsals and the toes

Common name for Olecranon: elbow

Common name for Patella: kneecap

Common name for Phalanges: finger and toe bones

Common name for Pubis: anterior part of the pelvic bone

Common name for Radius: forearm bone-thumb side

Common name for Scapula: shoulder blade

Common name for Sternum: breastbone

Common name for Tarsals: hindfoot and midfoot bones

Common name for Tibia: shin bone-larger of the two lower leg bones

Common name for Ulna: forearm bone-little finger side

Common name for Vertebra: backbone/spine

acetabulum: rounded depression, or socket, in the pelvis that joins the femur (thigh bone), forming the hip joint

acromion: outward extension of the shoulder blade forming the point of the shoulder. It overlies the shoulder joint and articulates with the clavicle

Bone: dense, hard connective tissue composing the skeleton. Examples are long bones (femur), short bones (carpals), flat bones (scapula), and sesamoid bones (patella)

Bone Depression: opening or hollow region serving as a connective for bones, or as passageways for blood vessels and nerves. Examples are fissure, foramen, fossa, and sinus

  1. Bone Depression: opening or hollow regions serving as connections between bones or passageways for blood vessels and nerves     

  2. Yellow bone marrow: fatty tissue found in the medullary cavity shaft

  3. Xiphoid Process: helps with the process of breathing and located in the lower portion of the sternum

  4. Metaphysis:  flared portion of a long bone, between the diaphysis of the bone and the epiphyseal plate at the end of the bone

  5. Ligament: fibrous, connective bands binding bones to other bones- supports, strengthens, and stabilizes the joint

  6. Cancellous bone: spongy or trabecular bone that is made up of bony fibers that are like a spongy latticework in the inner part of a bone  

  7. Osteoclast: bone cell that absorbs and removes unwanted bony tissue 

  8. Fontanelle: soft spot between skull bones of an infant

  9. Scoliosis: where the spinal cord is bent abnormally to the side

  10. Kyphosis: happens because of osteoporosis, “hunchback”, this condition puts pressure of the spine which reduces a person's height and stances

  11.  Myelopoiesis: formation of bone marrow 

  12. Osteitis: inflammation of a bone “Paget's disease” - affects the growth of new bone or replacement bones in adults. Leads to enlarged, weak, and easily breakable bones.

  13. Decalcification: loss of calcium from bones 

  14. Patella:  knee cap 

  15. Osteoporosis:  pore or passage in the bone decrease in bone density (mass)- the bone has a lot of holes in it, not enough support thinning and weakening of bone


  1. Polymyositis: symmetric disorder of muscle weakness and pain

  2. why do you get polymyositis? inflammation of many muscles

  3. Articular Cartilage:  a smooth, strong, and silk white tissue that cushions the joint and allows it to move smoothly and efficiently

  4. Pronation: act of turning the palm down

  5. Ganglion cyst: fluid filled sac arising from the joint capsule or tendons- treat by removing the fluid from the cyst common in the wrist

  6. Fibromyalgia: pain and stiffness in the muscles and fibrous tissue, especially shoulders, neck, hips, and knees

  7. Asthenia: lack of strength

  8. Simple fracture: bone broken but no open wound in skin

  9. Crepitus: the crackling or grating sound caused by the bone or bones and cartilage rubbing against each other- due to: wear tear of age, broken bones, immobility

  10. Hyperkalemia: condition of high concentration of potassium in blood

  11. Haversian Canals: a system of small canals that contains blood vessels and brings oxygen and nutrients and remove waste (like carbon dioxide)

  12. Where is the Haversian Canals? found in compact bone

  13. Myelopoiesis: formation of bone marrow

  14. Spondylolisthesis: the forward slipping of a vertebra over another

  15. Ganglion cyst: fluid filled sac arising from the joint capsule or tendons- treat by removing the fluid from the cyst-

  16. Where is the Ganglion cyst? common in the wrist

  17. Chondrosarcoma: cancerous tumor of cartilage. The root sarc indicates the tumor arises from a type of flesh or connective tissue

  18. Arthrodesis: surgical fusion of a joint to eliminate movement


Define the following Clinical procedures / Laboratory Test

Also, Answer the 5  Critical thinking questions.

  1. What is the malignant tumor of a smooth muscle called? leiomyosarcoma


  1. What is it called when the muscle degenerates due to nerves in the spinal cord ? Spinal Muscle Atrophy (SMA)

  2. What is the end of the long bone called? epiphysis

  3. What are the bones called that are found in the wrist & ankle? Carpal bones

    1. Are these bones small & irregular? irregular

  4. What is the production of all types of blood cells in the bone marrow called? hematopoiesis


  1. Bone Density Test:  low energy x-ray absorption in bones of the spinal column, pelvis, and wrist is used to measure bone mass

  2. Arthroscopy: visual examination of a joint with an arthroscope, which projects an image on a video monitor

  3. Bone Scan: Uptake of a radioactive substance is measured in bone

  4. Arthrocentesis surgical puncture: to remove fluid from the joint space

  5. Serum Calcium: measurement of calcium level in serum 


Give the Abbreviations definitions 1-12

  1. AKA:  above knee amputation 

  2. ROM:  range of motion

  3. RA: rheumatoid arthritis

  4. Fx:  fracture

  5. ANA: antinuclear antibody: indicator of systemic lupus erythematosus

  6. DEXA: Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry- which test bone mineral density 

  7. OA: osteoarthritis

  8. Ca: calcium

  9. IM: intramuscular

  10. NSAID: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

  11. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug: often prescribed to treat musculoskeletal disorders

spinal process is "bony projection of the poster (back) of each

vertebra

small bone on each side of the spinal process

transverse process

lays between the transverse and spinal process which helps provide support and protection for backside of the spinal cord

lamina

the space between the vertebrae body and the arch through which the spinal cord passes

neural/spinal cord canal

pad of the vertebra between body of the vertebra beneath it

intervertebral disk

what bones does the facet joints connect

4 bones between the spine

what does the facet joints help with

communication and movement

C1-C7 of the vertebral column is what

cervical vertebrae

Th1-Th12 of the vertebral column is what

Thoracic vertebrae

what does the thoracic vertebrae join with

the 12 pairs of the ribs

L1-L5 of the vertebral column is what

lumbar

strongest and largest of the vertebral column is what

the lumbar

one on each side they connect the breastbone

Calvin collar bone

sternum to each shoulder blade

scapula

where the scapula and the clavicle meet is called

scapula shoulder blade

AC joint

Acromioclavicular

Acr

extremity

om/o

shoulder

breast bone

sternum

flat bone extending ventrally down the midline of the chest

sternum

bottom of the vertebral column

sacrum

sacrum also known as

sacral vertebrae

in an adult these bones are fused this does not happen till late teens

sacral vertebrae (sacrum)

bottom bottom of the vertebral column

coccyx

also known as tailbone

coccyx

does not fuse from the four bones together till late teens

coccyx (tailbone)

upper portion of the sternum

Manubrium

what carries the greatest physical load of the sternum

Manubrium

the lower portion of the sternum

xiphoid process

this process in the sternum helps with breathing

xiphoid process

how many pairs of ribs

12

1-7 of the ribs are

coastal cartilages

attract to the sternum with cartilage

coastal cartilages

8-10 of the ribs are

false ribs

attached to the 7th rib and not the sternum

false ribs

11-12 of the ribs are

floating ribs

not attached to the sternum or other ribs

floating ribs

humans upper arm bone

humerus

medial lower arm (forearm)

ulna

lateral lower arm (forearm)

radius

the rotator cuff is in

humerus

the humerus helps with

arm rotation and lift

group of muscle that surround the shoulder joint

rotator cuff

the olecranon is in the

ulna

the bony point that forms the elbow bent

olecranon

bone in line with the tumb

radius

wrist bones

carpals

5 bones of the palm of the hand

metacarpals

finger bones

phalanges

how many bones does each finger (phalanges) have with the exception of the thumb

3

how many bones does the thumb have

2

collection of bones that support the truck of the body

pelvic girdle

largest part of the pelvis

illium

socket area of hipbone

acetabulum

superior part of ilium

iliac crest

what is the iliac crest filled with

red bone marrow

what is the iliac crest attached to

abdominal wall

part of the illium structure and landmark for iliac crest

iliac spine

thigh bone

femur

longest bone in body

femur

kneecap

patella

reinforce strength of the tendon

patella

longer of the 2 leg bones

tibia

in the leg known as the skin bone

tibia

smaller and thinner of the two lower leg bones

fibula

hidden under muscle of the leg

fibula

bones of the middle and hinder part of the foot

Tarsals

one of the 3 to form the ankle joint

talus

what forms the ankle joint

fibula & fibula & talus

the heel bone

calcaneus

bones of the mid foot that articulate and join with the phalanges

metatarsals

toe bones of the forefoot

phalanges

the crackling or grating sound caused by the bones or bones and cartilage rubbing against one another

crepitus

due to wear tear of age, broken bones or immobility

crepitus

rare malignant tumor arising in the bone

Ewing sarcoma

mostly in children found most often in the medullary cavity of the long bones in the body

Ewing sarcoma

bony growth (benign) arising from the surface of the bone

exostosis

type of exostosis composed of cartilage and bone which is called

osteochondromas

traumatic breaking of a bone

fracture

bone broken and a fragment of the bone can protrude through the open wound in the skin

compound fx

bone broken but no open wound in the skin

simple fx

broken in several pieces

comminuted fx

broken in a twisting motion

spiral

broken bone at an angle

oblique

a bone cracks on one side only, not all the way through the bone. looks like a branch that has broken and splintered on one side

green stick fracture

a restoration of the bone to it normal position

reduction

a reduction without a surgical incision

closed reduction

a surgical incision is made for access to the fracture site

open reduction

this involves insertion of metal plates and screws or pins to stabilize the bone

open reduction/internal fixation ORIF

placed on the body part of the injury or broken bone

cast for a fractures

when is a cast put on a fracture

after a closed reduction

why is a cast put on a fracture

to stabilize the body part to heal

malignant tumor arising from the osteoblast

osteogenic sarcoma

formation of the bone with cell

osteoblast

tends to be found in the end of long bones in children and adolecsents

osteogenic sarcoma

softening bone with inadequate amounts of mineral (calcium) in the bone

osteomalacia

inflammation of bone and bone marrow secondary to infection

osteomyelitis

decrease in bone density (mass)

osteoporosis

Bone density test

dexa scan

detects the density indicate osteopenia and osteoporosis

dual-energy x-ray absoptiometry

loss of bone mass due to osteoporosis presented by a curvature of the spine

kyphosis

also known as a humpback or hunchback

kyphosis

this condition puts pressure on the spinal cord which will reduce a persons height and stances

kyphosis

where the spinal column is bent abnormally to the side

scoliosis

increased anterior curvature of the lumbar spine or it in other mammals can be called a swayback

lordosis

this condition affects the growth of new bone or replacement bones in adults

osteitis deformans

also known as Paget's disease

osteitis deformans

leads to the bones becoming enlarged, weak and easily to break

osteitis deformans

Talus means

ankle

pes means

foot

where the foot is turned in and under

talipes

in infants and called clubfoot can be corrected by braces or surgery so that they are able to stand with the sole flat on the ground

talipes

chronic progressive arthritis with stiffening of the joints, primarily of the spine

ankylosing spondylitis

hardening or fusion like of the joints with inflammation

ankylosing spondylitis

inflammation and painful swelling in and around the joint caused by deposits of uric acid crystals

gout gouty arthritis

was called the king or Nobel disease because the Nobel ate food high in uric acid such as red meant, red wines, ales, nuts and fermented cheese

gout gouty arthritis

hyperuricemia accumulates in the joint and because they are uric acid crystals with jagged edges it articular cartilage

cause of gout

progressive, degenerative disease with loss of cartilage and hypertrophy of the bone

Osteoarthritis

OA

Osteoarthritis

known as degenerative joint disease

Osteoarthritis

chronic joint condition with inflammation and pain due to auto immune reaction

rheumatoid arthritis

RA

rheumatoid arthritis

synovial membrane fluid inflamed and thickened

rheumatoid arthritis

this prevents proper movement and can get so bad that bone ankylosis becomes abnormal stiffening of the joints so they are almost like fused together with calcification of bone

rheumatoid arthritis

enlargement of bone tissue around the joint at the base of the big toe

bunion

compression of the median nerve as it passes between transverse ligament, bones, tendons, and wrist

carpal tunnel syndrome

because of the compression the fingers become numb this is when surgery starts to become an option

carpal tunnel syndrome

displacement of a bone from a joint

dislocation

treatment for dislocation

reduction

restoration of the bones to their normal position

reduction

fluid filled sac arising from the joint capsule or tendons

ganglion cyst

treat is remove fluid of the cyst

ganglion cyst

abnormal protrusion of intervertebral disk into the spinal canal or spinal nerves

herniation disk of the intervertebral disk

treatment can be to remove a portion of the disc what is this treatment called

microdiscectomy

marked by a "bullseye" rash from a tick bine that is carrying bacteria

Lyme disease / Lyme arthritis

chronic, recurrent disorder marked by arthritis, myalgia, and being tired

Lyme disease / Lyme arthritis

hallmark sign of redden butterfly rash

systemic lupus erythematosus

autoimmune disease that affects and causes inflammation in the joints, kidneys, central nervous system, heart and lungs

systemic lupus erythematosus

progressive weakness and degeneration of muscle fibers without involvement of the nervous system

muscular dystrophy

pseudohypertrophy, S/S

how a muscle can appear in muscular dystrophy

fat that has replaced functional muscle cells that have atrophied

pseudohypertrophy

muscle weakness, stumbling prominent "winged" scapula`

S/S

chronic inflammatory myopathy / autoimmune disorder / symmetric disorder of muscle weakness and pain

polymyositis

calc/o

calcium

calci/o

calcium

kph/o

humpback or hunchback

lamin/o

lamina

what is a lamina

part of the vertebral arch

lord/o

curve or sway back

lumb/o

loins or lower back

myel/o

bone marrow

orth/o

straight

oste/o

bone

scoli/o

crooked or bent

spondyl/o

vertebra

vertebr/o

vertebra

-blast

embryonic or immature cell

-clast

to break

-listhesis

slipping

-malacia

softening

-physis

to grow

-porosis

pore or passage

-tome

instrument to cut

acetabul/o

acetabulum

what is a acetabulum

hip socket

calcane/o

calcaneus

what is a calcaneus

heel

carp/o

carpals

what is carpals

wrist bones

clavicul/o

clavicle

what is a clavicle

collar bone

cost/o

ribs

crani/o

cranium

what is a cranium

skull

femor/o

femur

what is a femur

thigh bone

fibul/o

fibula

what is a fibula

smaller lower leg bone

humer/o

humerus

what is a humerus

upper arm bone

ili/o

ilium

what is a ilium

upper part of pelvic bone

ischi/o

ischium

what is a ischium

posterior part of pelvic bone

malleol/o

malleolus

what is a malleolus

process on each side of the ankle

mandibul/o

mandible

what is a mandible

lower jawbone

maxill/o

maxilla

what is a maxilla

upper jaw bone

metacarpal/o

metacarpals

what is metacarpals

hand bones

metatars/o

metatarsals

what are metatarsals

foot bones

olecran/o

olecranon

what is a olecranon

elbow

patell/o

patella

what is a patella

kneecap

pelv/o

pelvis

phalang/o

phalanges

what are phalanges

fingers and toe bones

pub/o

pubis

what is a pubis

anterior part of the pelvic bone

radi/o

radius

what is a radius

forearm bone (the thumb side)

scapul/o

scapula

what is a scapula

shoulder blade

stern/o

sternum

what is a sternum

breastbone

tars/o

tarsals

what is a tarsal

bones of the mid and hindfoot

tibi/o

tibia

what is a tibia

skin bone

uln/o

ulna

what is a ulna

forearm bone like the little finger side

fasci/o

fascia

what is a fascia

forms sheaths enveloping muscles

fibr/o

fibrous connective tissue

leiomy/o

smooth visceral muscle that lines the walls of the internal organs

my/o

muscle

myocardi/o

heart muscle

myos/o

muscle

plant/o

sole of the foot

rhabdomy/o

skeletal (striated) muscle connected to bones

sarc/o

muscle and flesh

-asthenia

lack of strength

-trophy

development or nourishment

ab-

away from

ad-

toward

dorsi-

back

poly-

many or much

bones are the what

framework

what do bones help with

the movement

what has storage in place for mineral that help in grow

outer point of of bone or hard structure

what is in bone that helps it grow

delicate balance of calcium and phosphorus

helps the calcium pass through the small intestine and into the bloodstream

vitamin D

what do the bones and body need

calcium

what holds the bone marrow

inner bone

what does the inner bone manufacture the bone marrow to

red blood cells

what are bones made up of

osseous, blood vessels and nerves

what does osseous consist of

osteocytes (bone cells), collagen and intercellular calcium salts

composed of cartilage which more flexible than osseous

fetus bones

the process in which the fetus bones mature

ossification

immature bone cells and calcium deposits

ossification

immature osteocytes that produce the bony tissue that replaces the cartilage during ossification

osteoblast

large cells that reabsorb, or digest, bone tissue

osteoclast

why is the function of osteoclast activated

to keep bone strong and repaired to remove debris so that the bone doesn't become too thick and heavy

when a bone breaks what happens first

osteoblasts provide calcium salts to rebuild

when a bone breaks what happens second

osteoclast tears down the old and removes excess bone debris to smooth out the bone

found in lower leg, thigh, upper and lower arms

long bones

irregular shape and small / mostly present in ankle and wrist

short bones

pelvic bones, skull, shoulder blades and ribs - found to cover soft body parts to protect them

flat bones

bones found to increase efficiency of the muscles near a particular joint usually rounded - ex is patella or knee cap

sesamoid bones

middle region of the long bone

diaphysis

each end of long bone

epiphysis

an area of cartilage tissue constantly being replaced by new bone tissue as the bone grows

epiphysis line or plate (growth plate)

the growth plate changes in length until what

adulthood is reached

flared portion of the bone

metaphysis

strong, fibrous, vascular, membrane that covers the surface of the long bone except the ends

periosteum

a smooth, strong, and silk tissue that cushion the joint and allows it to move smoothly and efficiently

articular cartilage

layer of hard dense bones that lies under the periosteum bone

compact (cortical) bone

what system does the compact (cortical) bone have

the Haversian canals

a small canals that contain blood vessels that bring oxygen and nutrient and remove waste such as carbon dioxide

the Haversian canals

the tunneled out center of the long bone that contains the yellow bone marrow that is mainly fat cells

medullary cavity

spongy or trabecular bone that is made up bony fivers that are like a spongy lattice work

cancellous bone

are the interwoven fibers of the spongy latticework in a lot of the long bones

trabeculae

in the spaces in cancellous bone

red bone marrow

what does the red bone marrow consist of

immature and mature blood cells in various stages of development

the production of all types of blood cells in the bone marrow

hematopoiesis

enlarged areas that extend out from bones and serve as attachment for muscles and tendons and ligaments

bone process

opening or hollow regions serving as connections between bones or passageways for blood vessels and nerves

bone depression

the cranial bones that join each other at the joints

cranial bone structure

unfossified tissue in the skull of a newborn at birth

fontanelles

supports nasal cavity and eye socket

ethmoid bone

forehead - part of the eye sockets

frontal bone

back and base of the skull

occipital bone

top and side of the skull

parietal bone

base of the skull and behind eyes (called the bat - shaped bone)

sphenoid bone

lower sides and back of skull

temporal bones

corners of each eye

lacrimal bone

lacrim means

tears

al means

pertaining to

lower jaw

mandible

upper jawbone

maxillae

nasal bones

bridge and septum of nose

vomer

nasal septum (thin, flat bones)

cheek bones

zygomatic bones

place where the bones meet

joints

coming together of two or more bones

joint articulation

unlovable between the skull bones

suture joints

movable and are surrounded by joint capsule

synovial joints

fibrous tissue

joint capsule

thicken fibrous bands of connective tissue

ligaments

how do you increase strength in joints

anchor one bone to another in critical areas

smooth white tissue that covers the ends of the bones where they come together at a joint

articular cartilage

tissue lining the synovial cavity- produces the synovial fluid

synovial membrand

space between bones at a synovial joint- contains synovial fluid produced by the membrane

synovial cavity

viscous (sticky) fluid within the synovial cavity

synovial fluid

crescent shaped fibroucartilaginous structure- helps cushion the joint

meniscus

sac of fluid near a joint however not within a joint

bursa

what is the bursa there to help with

types of tissues that need to slide past each other with little friction as possible

can be attached to bones, internal organs and blood vessels

muscles

internal movement of the muscles involves what

contraction and relaxation found in organ

due to contraction and relaxation attached to the bones

external movement of the muscles

connective tissue that bind muscle to bones

tendons

bind bones to other bones

ligaments

makes up the voluntary or skeletal muscle that moves all bones as well as controlling facial expression and eye movement

striated muscle

makes up the involuntary or visceral muscles that contract to move internal organs such as digestive tract, the walls of blood vessels, and secretory ducts leading from the glands

smooth muscle

striated in appearance but like smooth muscles in its action movement cannot be consciously controlled and the fibers of the cardiac muscle are branching fibers and found in the heart

cardiac muscles

connection of the muscle to a stationary bone - usually proximal on the skeleton

origin of the muscle

connection of the muscle to the bone that moves -distal from the skeleton

insertion of the muscle

decrease the angle between two bones- bending the limb

-flextion

increase the angle between two bones - straightening out a limb

-extension

movement away from the midline of the body

abduction

movement toward the midline of the body

adduction

circular movement around the axis

rotation

decrease the angle of the ankle joint so that the foot moves upward, toward the center of the body

dorsiflexion

motion that moves the foot downward toward the ground as when the pointing of the toe

plantar flextion

act of turning the palm up

supination

act of turning the palm down

pronation

robot