The Language of Medicine Chpt15 - Crossword

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