Unit 7: Vocabulary

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arthrocentesis
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the removal of fluid from a joint by using a needle
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"The attending doctor suspected gout so he ordered arthrocentesis of the knee."
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arthrogram
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an x-ray of a joint
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"As the surgeon was concerned, he ordered an arthrogram of the knee."
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bilateral
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connected to both sides of the body
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"He suffered bilateral ankle fractures as a result of his landing awkwardly after the jump."
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bunion
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a growth of bone at the base of the big toe
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"Incorrect foot position while walking can cause bunions to form."
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carpal
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related or connected to the wrist
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"The human wrist is a complex joint which consists of 8 carpal bones."
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dorsal
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related or connected to the back of the body
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"Poor posture and sitting for long periods can contribute to dorsal pain."
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extension
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the action of moving a limb to a straight position
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"The damaged tendon made extension of the limb painful."
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femoral
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related or connected connected to the thigh
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"Physiotherapy is very effective in dealing with femoral nerve pain."
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fissure
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a long narrow opening in tissue or bone
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"The blood vessels run through the fissure in the bone."
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fracture
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a crack or break in the bone
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"When he fell down the stairs, he suffered a fracture of the shoulder blade."
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iliofemoral
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related or connected to the hip or thigh bone
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"The iliofemoral ligament is the strongest ligament in the body."
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inversion
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moving or turning inside out / upside down
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"Inversion of the belly button often occurs during pregnancy."
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lumbar vertebrae
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small bones of the spine in the lower back
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"Five individual bones in the lower back form the lumbar vertebrae."
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osteoarthritis
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a condition in which joints become stiff and painful
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"Obesity increases the risk of developing osteoarthritis."
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osteocytes
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bone cells
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"Stress on bones is dealt with by osteocytes."
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osteomalacia
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the softening of bones
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"Both vitamin D and calcium can have beneficial effects in the treatment of osteomalacia."
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pelvic bone
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the hip bone
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"Women normally have a larger pelvic bone than men to aid in childbirth."
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radius
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the thicker of the two bones in the forearm
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"Full movement should be restored 8 weeks after a fracture of the radius."
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rheumatic fever
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a disease marked by joint pain and high temperature
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"Early diagnosis is the key to preventing rheumatic fever."
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sacrum
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a triangular bone in the lower back
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"The sacrum is one of the strongest bones, as it supports the weight of the upper body."
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