Anatomical Terms and Definitions: Bones, Joints, Digestive System, and Related Conditions, Quizzes of Medical Sciences

Download Anatomical Terms and Definitions: Bones, Joints, Digestive System, and Related Conditions and more Quizzes Medical Sciences in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 arthroscope DEFINITION 1 instrument to examine joint TERM 2 kyphosis DEFINITION 2 abnormal outward curvature of the thoracic spine (hunchback) TERM 3 lordosis DEFINITION 3 abnormal inward curvature of cervical and lumbar spine (swayback) TERM 4 scoliosis DEFINITION 4 abnormal curvature of the spine TERM 5 osteopenia DEFINITION 5 lack of bone TERM 6 osteoporosis DEFINITION 6 porous bone TERM 7 calcan DEFINITION 7 heel bone TERM 8 coccygeal DEFINITION 8 tail bone TERM 9 carpal DEFINITION 9 wrist TERM 10 clavicle DEFINITION 10 collar bone TERM 21 osteogenesis DEFINITION 21 formation of bone TERM 22 osteomalacia DEFINITION 22 softening of bones TERM 23 osteomyelitis DEFINITION 23 inflammation of bone marrow TERM 24 osteochondritis DEFINITION 24 inflammation of bone cartilage TERM 25 antiemetic DEFINITION 25 prevent throw up TERM 26 ascites DEFINITION 26 accumulation of fluid in peritoneal cavity TERM 27 dentalgia DEFINITION 27 tooth pain TERM 28 laparascope DEFINITION 28 tool used for laparascopy TERM 29 laparotomy DEFINITION 29 incision into abdomen TERM 30 functions of digestive system DEFINITION 30 digestion, absorption, elimination of waste TERM 31 pancreas DEFINITION 31 secretes insulin and digestive enzymes TERM 32 gall bladder DEFINITION 32 stores excess bile TERM 33 liver DEFINITION 33 largest glandular organ in body (can't live without it)produces bile, metabolizes wastes TERM 34 postprandial DEFINITION 34 during or relating to the period after dinner or lunch TERM 35 colonic DEFINITION 35 pertaining to colon TERM 46 hepatoma DEFINITION 46 tumor of liver TERM 47 hepatitis DEFINITION 47 inflammation of liver TERM 48 peristalsis DEFINITION 48 wave-like muscular contractions in GI tract TERM 49 melena DEFINITION 49 black stool TERM 50 eructation DEFINITION 50 belching TERM 51 feces DEFINITION 51 waste matter discharged from the bowels after food has been digested TERM 52 diarrhea DEFINITION 52 feces are discharged from the bowels frequently and in a liquid form TERM 53 flatus DEFINITION 53 gas TERM 54 buccal DEFINITION 54 cheek/mouth TERM 55 cheilosis DEFINITION 55 condition of lips seen with deficiency of certain B vitamins TERM 56 celiac DEFINITION 56 pertaining to abdomen TERM 57 GERD DEFINITION 57 gastroesophageal reflux disease TERM 58 occult blood DEFINITION 58 blood in the stool that is not visible to the naked eye