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three functions muscles perform when they contract
motion,maintenance of posture,and production of heat
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five basic functions of the skeletal system
support,protection,movement,mineral storage,hematopoiesis
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ankylosis
progressive disorder of the sacroiliac and hip joints,the synovial joints of the spine and the adjacent soft tissues
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arthrocentesis
the puncture of a joint with a needle and the withdrawal of fluid,which is performed to obtain samples of synovial fluid for diagnostic purposes
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arthroplasty
refers to repair or refashioning of one or both sides,parts,or specific tissue within a joint
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blanching
to whiten or pale
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compartment syndrome
a pathogenic condition caused by progressive development of arterial vessel compression and reduced blood supply to an extremity
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kyphosis
a rounding of the thoracic spine ( hump-backed appearance)
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lordosis
increase in the curve of the lumbar space region that throws the shoulders back making the "lordly or kingly" appearance
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parethesia
any subjective sensationas of pricks of pins or needles
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definition of rheumatoid arthritis
- chronic systemic disease,inflammation of the joints that becomes crippling,most severe form of arthrits,auto-immune disease
- complaints of malaise,muscle weakness, weakened grip strength,loss of appetite, generalized aching
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definition of osteoarthritis
almost inevitable consequence of aging, exsists in two forms primary (cause is unknown) and secondary (caused by trauma,infection,previous fractures,rheumatiod arthritis,stress on weight-bearing joints from obesity or certain occupations such as boxing)
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definition of gouty arthritis
a increase or build up if uric acid in the blood causing inflammation of the joints
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list 4 healthy life style measures a person can practice to reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis
increase calcium intake,maintain healthy weight,exercise regularly with weight bearing exercises,
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