Med Term Skeletal System Flashcard 3

Front

What is the term for inflammation of a bursa?

Back

Bursitis

Front

What type of cancer affects plasma cells in the bone marrow?

Back

Myeloma

Front

What is the term for a lateral curve in the spine?

Back

Scoliosis

Front

What is the inflammation of the cartilage connecting a rib to the sternum called?

Back

Costochondritis

Front

What are the functions of the skeleton?

Back

Protection, body shape, movement.

Front

What is the medical term for the condition of having an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine?

Back

Scoliosis

Front

What is the term for the inflammation of the connective tissue surrounding a joint?

Back

Synovitis

Front

What is the term for the condition characterized by the degeneration of cartilage in joints?

Back

Osteoarthritis

Front

What is the term for the bone disease characterized by the loss of bone density?

Back

Osteoporosis

Front

What is the term for the surgical procedure to repair a joint?

Back

Arthroplasty