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Skel words f23
Skel words
Question | Answer |
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instrument used to cut bone | osteotome |
bone dissolving cell | osteoclast |
immature bone cell | osteoblast |
to grow upon/wide end of long bone | epiphysis |
humpback | kyphosis |
lower back pain | lumbago |
lateral curve of spine | scoliosis |
swayback/anterior curve of spine | lordosis |
referring to the side | lateral |
formation of blood | hematopoiesis |
under the breast bone | substernal |
brain tumor | encephaloma |
inflammation of brain | encephalitis |
slipping of one vertebra over another | spondylolisthesis |
fusing together of two vertebrae | spondylosyndesis |
referring to the chest | thoracic |
incision into the chest | thoracotomy |
cartilaginous tumor | chondroma |
foot doctor | podiatrist |
breaking of joint to restore mobility | arthroclasia |
binding of a joint | arthrodesis |
puncture of joint to remove fluid | arthrocentesis |
involuntary contraction of hand muscles | chirospasm |
bone pain | ostealgia |
joint pain | arthralgia |
tissue around bone | periosteum |
tissue lining cavities of bone | endoesteum |