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HOSA: Med Term Skeletal Part 4

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This deck covers key medical terms related to skeletal procedures and anatomy, including definitions and alternative names for various surgical and anatomical terms.

define LAMINECTOMY

surgical removal of lamina/bone making up vertebrae to enlarge spinal cord & relieve pressure on cord/give access to treat herniated disk
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Term
Definition
define LAMINECTOMY
surgical removal of lamina/bone making up vertebrae to enlarge spinal cord & relieve pressure on cord/give access to treat herniated disk
aka: laminectomy
decompression surgery
define DECOMPRESSIVE CRANIECTOMY
surgical removal part of skull to decrease intracranial pressure from swelling
define CRANIOTOMY
surgical incision into skull to gain access to remove tumor, relieve pressure, or do other procedures
define OSTEOTOMY
surgical incision thru bone & reshape removing parts/cutting thru bone to repair damaged joints, realign dental occlusions, correct congenital defects...
define TRACTION
pulling force distally

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TermDefinition
define LAMINECTOMY
surgical removal of lamina/bone making up vertebrae to enlarge spinal cord & relieve pressure on cord/give access to treat herniated disk
aka: laminectomy
decompression surgery
define DECOMPRESSIVE CRANIECTOMY
surgical removal part of skull to decrease intracranial pressure from swelling
define CRANIOTOMY
surgical incision into skull to gain access to remove tumor, relieve pressure, or do other procedures
define OSTEOTOMY
surgical incision thru bone & reshape removing parts/cutting thru bone to repair damaged joints, realign dental occlusions, correct congenital defects, & reshape arthritic hips & knees
define TRACTION
pulling force distally
define CLOSED REDUCTION
attempted non--surgical realignment of bone fracture/dislocation via manually applied force & immbolization
aka: closed reduction
manipulation
define EXTERNAL FIXATION
pins thru soft tissue & bone for external appliance to hold bone
define INTERNAL FIXATION
plates & pins in bone inside & not removed after healing
aka: internal fixation
open reduction internal fixation (ORIF)
define ARTHROCENTESIS
surgical puncture joint space w/needle to remove fluid
define ORTHOSIS
straightening/correction of bone deformity
define SPONDYLOSYNDESIS
surgical fusion of joints between vertebrae
aka: spondylosyndesis
spinal fusion
define closed reduction & internal fixation (CRIF)
external manipulation to restore fractured bone
purpose of CAST
immobilize fractures/dislocations
purpose of SPLINT
fixation of injured body part
define OSTEOPATH
traditional medicine & spinal manipulation
define RHEUMATOLOGIST
specialize in inflammation in joint & connective tissue
describe CREPITATION
grating sound heard when broken bones move; crackling sound/sensation or popping/clicking of some joints
aka: crepitation
crepitus
define CALLUS
bulging deposit around break turn to bone
define ORTHOTIC
medical tool to support, control, correct, compensate limb
define TUBERCULE
small round process
define TROCHANTER
1 of 2 larger process found in femur
define TUBEROSITY
large, rough process
define CONDYLE
rounded knuckle process @ joint
define FOSSA
bone depression
define SULCUS
groove/furrow