Anatomy

A ________ or closed fracture is a break without a puncture to the skin.

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A fine fracture that does NOT completely break or displace the bone is a(n) ________ fracture.

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________ is an anterior curve of the lower back and is commonly called swayback.

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________ is a lateral curvature of the spine.

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________ is a condition in which the upper portion of the spine exhibits a posterior curve, ...

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Osteoporosis research is showing that ________, especially weight bearing and impact forms, improves ...

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The ________ in women is different than in men. This fact can be used to identify the sex of a ...

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If a bone is crushed to the point that it becomes fragmented or splintered, that is classified as ...

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Creams containing capsaicin, are generally called ________, and are used to help ease minor joint pain.

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________ joints are found in your knees and elbows.

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________ bones are fairly equal sized in width and length, similar to a cube, and are MOSTLY found ...

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________ is a chronic, systemic disease that is believed to be an autoimmune condition affecting the ...

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A term for the production of red blood cells is ________.

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Very tough, whitish bands that connect from bone to bone are called ________.

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__________ fractures are incomplete breaks, which more often occur in children.

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Proper calcium intake during the formative years and continued calcium consumption as the body ...

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The pain of a herniated disk will sometimes radiate down the ________ nerve to the buttock, leg, and ...

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Gout is a result of the body's decreased ability to control __________ production or its excretion.

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A patient should see the doctor for any obvious bone deformity or misalignment of a(n) ________.

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A compound or ________ fracture is particularly nasty because deep tissue has the potential to be ...

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Osteoporosis is a metabolic problem with slow, progressive decrease in bone ________.

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Because of the continual breakdown of old and creation of new bone, adults actually need more ...

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Pain medication can include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as naproxen and ...

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Cruciate ligament tears are treated with rest, immobilization, and/or ________ intervention.

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________ describes increasing the angle of a joint.

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