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What does the Musculoskeletal System consist of?
The bones, muscles, and joints of the body.
The bones are joined by _____ to form the _____.
ligaments/skeleton
What is the skeleton?
The framework of the body.
How do muscles attach to the skeleton?
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What is a joint?
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Who are orthopedists?
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What is orthopedics?
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What does 'arthr/o' refer to?
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What does 'burs/o' refer to?
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What does 'carp/o' refer to?
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What does 'chondr/o' refer to?
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What does 'clavicul/o' refer to?
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What does 'coccyg/o' refer to?
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What does 'cost/o' refer to?
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What does 'crani/o' refer to?
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What does 'femor/o' refer to?
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What does 'fibul/o' refer to?
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What does 'humer/o' refer to?
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What does 'ili/o' refer to?
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What does 'ischi/o' refer to?
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What does 'mandibul/o' refer to?
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What does 'maxill/o' refer to?
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What does 'metacarp/o' refer to?
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What does 'metatars/o' refer to?
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What does 'muscl/o' refer to?
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What does 'my/o' refer to?
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What does 'myel/o' refer to?
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What does 'oste/o' refer to?
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What does 'patell/o' refer to?
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What does 'phalang/o' refer to?
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What does 'pub/o' refer to?
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What does 'radi/o' refer to?
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What does 'sacr/o' refer to?
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What does 'scapul/o' refer to?
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What does 'spondyl/o' refer to?
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What does 'stern/o' refer to?
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What does 'tars/o' refer to?
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What does 'ten/o' refer to?
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What does 'tendin/o' refer to?
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What does 'tibi/o' refer to?
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What does 'uln/o' refer to?
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What does 'vertebr/o' refer to?
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What does 'cutane/o' refer to?
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What does 'electr/o' refer to?
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What does 'fibr/o' refer to?
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What does 'kyph/o' refer to?
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What does 'orth/o' refer to?
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What does 'path/o' refer to?
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What does 'scoli/o' refer to?
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What does 'iliac' refer to?
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What does 'carpal' refer to?
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What does 'intercostal' refer to?
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What does 'femoral' refer to?
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What does 'humeral' refer to?
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What does 'ischial' refer to?
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Study Notes
Musculoskeletal System Overview
- Comprises bones, muscles, and joints.
- Bones are interconnected by ligaments, forming the skeleton.
- Provides the framework of the body.
Skeleton and Joints
- Joints are areas where two bones meet, allowing movement and flexibility.
- Muscles attach to the skeleton via tendons.
Orthopedic Specialization
- Orthopedists and orthopedic surgeons focus on musculoskeletal system disorders.
- Utilize medical, surgical, and physical methods to correct defects and enhance function.
Key Terminology
- Arthr/o: Relates to joints.
- Burs/o: Refers to a bursa, a fluid-filled sac that reduces friction.
- Carp/o: Pertains to the carpals in the wrist.
- Chondr/o: Indicates cartilage, which cushions joints.
- Clavicul/o: Relates to the clavicle, or collarbone.
- Coccyg/o: Refers to the coccyx, known as the tailbone.
- Cost/o: Relates to ribs.
- Crani/o: Pertains to the skull.
- Femor/o: Refers to the femur, the thigh bone.
- Fibul/o: Indicates the fibula, the thinner lower leg bone.
- Humer/o: Relates to the humerus, the upper arm bone.
- Ili/o: Pertains to the ilium, part of the pelvis.
- Ischi/o: Refers to the ischium, part of the pelvis.
- Mandibul/o: Indicates the mandible, or lower jaw.
- Maxill/o: Pertains to the maxilla, or upper jaw.
- Metacarp/o: Relates to the metacarpus, or hand bones.
- Metatars/o: Refers to the metatarsus, or foot bones.
- Muscl/o & My/o: Both indicate muscles.
- Myel/o: Relates to bone marrow.
- Oste/o: Refers to bones.
- Patell/o: Pertains to the patella, or knee cap.
- Phalang/o: Relates to phalanges, the bones of fingers and toes.
- Pub/o: Refers to the pubis, part of the pelvis.
- Radi/o: Pertains to the radius, part of the forearm.
- Sacr/o: Indicates the sacrum.
- Scapul/o: Refers to the scapula, or shoulder blade.
- Spondyl/o: Relates to vertebrae.
- Stern/o: Pertains to the sternum or breast bone.
- Tars/o: Refers to tarsals, the bones of the ankle.
- Ten/o & Tendin/o: Both refer to tendons.
- Tibi/o: Relates to the tibia, or shin bone.
- Uln/o: Pertains to the ulna, part of the forearm.
- Vertebr/o: Refers to vertebrae.
- Cutane/o: Relates to skin.
Conditions and Related Terms
- Kyph/o: Indicates a hump; often associated with spinal conditions.
- Lord/o: Refers to a condition of bending backward, often seen in the lower back.
- Orth/o: Signifies straight or correct.
- Path/o: Relates to diseases.
- Scoli/o: Refers to curvature, specifically in the spine.
Additional Physician-Related Terms
- Iliac: Pertaining to the ilium.
- Subiliac: Relating to under the ilium.
- Costal: Pertaining to ribs or rib cage structures.
- Femoral: Relating to the femur.
- Humeral: Pertaining to the humerus.
Contextual Associations
- Understanding these terms aids in diagnosing and treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
- Essential for medical professionals in orthopedics and related fields to facilitate effective communication.
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