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Musculoskeletal

Terms to know about in the Musculoskeletal System

TermDefinition
Scapulohumeral pertaining to the Scapula and Humerus
Scapulohumeral Shoulder joint
Humeroradioulnar pertaining to the Humerus, Radius, and Ulna
Humeroradioulnar Elbow joint
Carpal Carpus
Metacarpal the portion of the distal forelimb that lies between the Carpus and Phalanges
Metacarpolphalangeal pertaining to the Metacarpus and Phanlanges
Metacarpophalangeal any joint formed by the Metacarpal bone and Phalanx
Interphalangeal pertaining to between the phalanges
Interphalangeal the joints formed by the Phalanges
Coxofemoral pertaining to the Hip and Femur
Coxofemoral the Hip joint
Femorotibial pertaining to the Femur and Tibia
Femorotibial the Stifle joint
Tarsal Tarsus
Metatarsal the portion of the distal hindlimb that lies between the Tarsus and Phalanges
Metatarsolphalangeal pertaining to the Metatarsus and Phalanges
Metatarsolphalangeal any joint formed by the Metatarsal bone and Phalanx
Cervical Neck
Intervertebral pertaining to between vertebrae
Intervertebral the joints formed between the bones of the spinal column
Lumbosacral pertaining to the Lumbar and Sacrum
Lumbosacral the joint formed by the last Lumbar vertebra and the Sacrum
Coccygeal coccyx; anatomically refers to the tail
Epaxial the region along the dorsal vertebral column
Intercostal the spaces found between ribs
Costochondral the cartilage that connects the bony ribs to the Sternum
Sternal Sternum
Epiphysis the end of a long bone, usually covered with cartilage
Metaphysis the wider portion of the shaft of a long bone that is found at each end and is adjacent to the epiphysis
Diaphysis the shaft of a long bone
Periosteum a specialized CT that covers the outer surfaces of all bones
Endosteum a specialized tissue membrane that covers the interior surfaces of all bones
Synovial a thick, transparent fluid that is found in joints, resembling egg whites
Arthritis inflammation of a joint
Myostitis inflammation of a muscle
Orthopedic the correction of deformities of the musculoskeletal system
Flexion the act of bending
Extension the act of out-stretching
Abduction the joint movement whereby an extremity is moved away from the body
Adduction the joint movement whereby an extremity moves towards the body
Circumduction a combination of flexion, extension, adduction and abduction.
Intramuscular within a muscle
Osteoblast the cell responsible for deposition of Ca for bone formation
Osteoclast the cell responsible for remodeling and resorption of bone
Intramedullary within the marrow
Panosteitis inflammation of all parts of the bone
Spondylopathy a disease of the spine
Osteomyelitis inflammation of the bone and marrow
Fossa depressed area on the surface of a bone
Foramen a hole in a bone
Condyle a large, round articular curface
Process a projection off a bone surface
Head spherical articular surface on the proximal end of a long bone
Facet a flat, articular surface
Agonist a muscle or muscle group that directly produces a desired movement
Antagonist a muscle or muscle group that directly opposes the action of a prime mover
Synergist a muscle that contracts at the same time as a prime mover and assists it in carrying out its action
Fixator muscles that stabilize joints to allow other movements to take place
Cancellous bone Light, spongy bone found at the end of long bones
Compact bone Dense, heavy bone found in the shaft of long bones
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