Question

Give me 30 different new medical terminology words. That all relate together or the same system or ones that go together. Include why are are important. Educate me as if I didn’t know

Answer 1

Here is the list of 30 medical terminologies related to MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM.

1. Athrodesis- surgical fusion of the joint
2. Avulsion- forcible separation
3. A.C.L- anterior cruciate ligament
4. A.F.O- ankle foot orthosis
5. Clonus- rhythmic contractions of muscle
6. C.P.M- contniocon passive motion device ( a device that promotes range of motion, circulation and healing)
7. Coxa- relating to the hip
8. Cubitus- realating to the elbow
9. C.B.P fixation- condylar blade plate fixation
10. D.H.S- dynamic hip screw fixation
11. Equinus- plantar flexion of the foot
12. Exostosis- a bony outgrowth
13. Genu valgum- knee
14. Fasciculation- involuntary twitching of the muscle
15. Hallux valgus- deformity of the big toe devates laterally
16. H.T.O- high tibial osteotomy
17. Involucrum- a new bone growth around the sequestrum
18. Manus- hand
19. ORIF- Open reduction internal fixation
20. Osteopenia- low bone mineral density
21. Psuedoarthrosis- formation of a false fibrous joint
22. Petaling- smoothing the rough edges of a cast area
23. Phantom limb pain- pain perceived in a amputated limb
24. P.C.L- posterior cruciate ligament
25. P.L.I.F- posterior lumbar instrumentation and Fusion
26. Tenosynovitis- inflammation of lining of the tendon sheath
27. Torticollis- drawing of the head is one side and twisting of the neck
28. T.B.W- tension band wiring
29. Resorption- removal/ destruction of tissue such as bone
30. Parasthesia- abnormal sensation( burning,tingling, numbness)