the process of recording the strength of muscle contraction
electromyography
bony growth arising from the surface of bone.
exostosis
chronic inflammatory myopathy of uncertain etiology. (many muscles)
polymyositis
rounded process on a bone; attachment for muscles & tendons.
tubercle
the act of turning the hand forward. up
supination
trauma to a joint with pain, swelling, & injury to ligaments.
sprain
decreasing the angle between two bones; bending a limb.
flexion
decrease in bone density; thinning & weakening of the bone & joint.
osteoporosis
cavity within a bone. (cranial & facial)
sinus
connective tissue that binds muscles to bones.
tendon
progressive, degenerative joint disease characterized by loss of articular cartilage; inflammation of bone.
osteoarthritis
a cystic mass arising from a tendon in the wrist.
ganglion
a partial or incomplete dislocation
subluxation
clubfoot
talipes
displacement of a bone from its joint.
dislocation
flat, round, plate-like cartilaginous structure between vertebrae.
disk
shallow cavity in a bone.
fossa
inflammation of the bone and bone marrow.
osteomyelitis
abnormal swelling of the joint between the big toe & first metatarsal bone.
bunion