174 terms in this chapter
vertebrae (used primarily for diseases/conditions)
injury to a joint caused by overstretching or tearing a ligament
sternum (breastbone)
strength
trauma to a muscle or a tendon due to violent contraction or excessive, forcible stretching
partial or incomplete dislocation of a joint
synovial membrane, synovial fluid
surgical removal of the synovial membrane, often performed in rheumatoid arthritis
first thoracic vertebra, second thoracic vertebra, etc.
ankle (tarsal bones)
tendon
inflammation of a tendon, usually due to repetitive stress or overuse
total hip arthroplasty, total hip replacement
thorax (chest)
group of painful disorders involving compression of the nerves or blood vessels between the collarbone and first rib
tibia (larger lower leg bone, shin)
total knee arthroplasty, total knee replacement
stenosing tenosynovitis; a finger or thumb becomes locked in a bent position due to inflammation of the flexor tendon sheath
toe touch weight bearing
upper extremity
ulna (medial lower arm bone)
vertebrae (used primarily to describe anatomical structure)
weight bearing as tolerated
wheelchair