Chapter 3: The Skeletal System

AKA hip socket

large circular cavity in each side of the pelvis that articulates with the head of the femur to form the hip joint

AKA sugical ankylosis

surgical fustion of two bones to stiffen a joint, such as an ankle, elbow, or shoulder

AKA vertebral crush fracture

occurs when the bone is pressed together (compressed) on itself

AKA crepitus

grating sound heard when the ends of a broken bone move together

AKA bunion

abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe

AKA open reduction internal fixation

fracture treatment in which a plate or pins are placed directly into the bone to hold the broken pieces in place

AKA low back pain

pain of the lumbar region of the spine

AKA compound fracture

one in which the bone is broken and there is an open wound in the skin

AKA orthopedist

physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders involving the bones, joints, and muscles

also spelled ostitis

inflammation of bone

AKA wear-and-tear arthritis

most commonly associated with aging

AKA adult rickets

abnormal softening of bones in adults

AKA broken hip

usually caused by weakening of the bones due to osteoporosis and can occur either spontaneously or as the result of a fall

AKA osteitis deformans

bone disease of unknown cause (characterized by excessive breakdown of bone tissue, followed by abnormal bone formation)

chronic autoimmune disorder in which the joints and some organs of other body systems are attacked

AKA infantile osteomalacia

deficiency disease occurring in children

characterized by defective bone growth, results from vitamin D deficiency that is sometimes due to insufficient exposure to sunlight

AKA spinal osteoarthritis

degenerative disorder that can cause the loss of normal spinal structure and function