Module 3: Terminology Flashcards

excessive sweating usually due to a secondary condition

- common causes include: menopause, hyperthyroidism, and types of medications

a deviation in the lateral curvature of the spine; curved spine

increase in the thoracic curvature of the spine; hunchback

the ends of long bones; made of cancellous bone

exaggerated curvature of the lumbar spine; sway back

is the significant loss of bone mass and strength w/ an increased risk for fracture

include the sternum; main function is to provide vital organ protection

a rhythmic contraction of the muscle; occurs when the ankle is dorsiflexed or the wrist is extended

involuntary twitching of muscle fibers groups

are prolonged tightening of muscle groups

the pathologic escape of body fluid; the college iron of excessive fluid within the capsule of a joint

state of readiness for muscles; produced by maintenance of some of the muscle fibers in a contracted state

a muscle with greater-than-normal tone

soft and flabby muscle tone

a muscle that is limp and without tone

used to detect bone density and can be used to assess the risk of fractures in osteoporosis

used to detect acute or chronic tears of joint capsule or supporting ligaments

used to detect metastatic and primary bone tumors, osteomyelitis, certain fractures, and aseptic necrosis

used to visualize a joint

consist of red marks on the skin caused by the stretching of superficial blood vessels

aka bruises

consist of pinpoint hemorrhages into the skin

aka wheals or hives

appear as bright red "moles"; common in the elderly, usually benign

aka "liver spots"

described as crusty brown "stuck on" patches

appears as yellowish, waxy deposits on the upper eyelids

is a flat, non palpable skin color change

is an elevated, solid, palpable mass

circumscribed, elevated, palpable mass containing serous fluid

a puss-filled vescicle

patient will exhibit a bronze discoloration to their skin due to increased melanin production

- a growth of abnormal tissue; can develop just below the skin, develop in deeper skin tissues, or internal organs

- a solid skin lesion more than 1 cm and usually involve deeper layers of skin

aka hives; superficial skin-colored or pale skin sweeping, usually surrounded by erythema

- break easily and release fluid onto the skin

- is small, no more than 5 millimeters wide (if larger its called a bulla)

aka blister

any area of skin that's abnormal from the skin around it; are very common and often the result of damage to the skin (ex: injury)

- very general (literally all others term fit under this umbrella term)

aka skin picking disorder or dermatillomania

main sign = can't stop picking skin

type of scar; is a smooth, hard growth that occurs as a result of excessive scar formation

is any fluid released by an organism through pores or a wound

- is a pale color of the skin that can be caused by illness, emotional shock, stress, stimulant use, or anemia

- check lips, lining of eyes, palms of hands, inside of mouth, and surface of tongue is pallor is suspected on patients with darker skin

are round freckle-like spots that appear on the skin; occur due to bleeding from the capillaries that attached arteries to the veins

- may look like a rash and are red, brown, or purple

bluish tone to the skin, lips, or nails; occurs when the blood lacks oxygen

a hospital-acquired infection

consisting of, containing, or discharging pus

any of various body fluids resembling serum, that are typically pale yellow or transparent; of a benign nature

condition where the skin, sclera, and mucous membranes (inside of nose and mouth) turn yellow

a small blister or pimple on the skin containing pus (<1 cm)

the state of turgidity and resulting rigidity of cells or tissues, typically due to the absorption of fluid

- can be sign of hydration

means contains or relates to both blood and the liquid part of blood (serum)

is small tear in the skin

is swelling caused by too much fluid trapped in the body's tissues; can affect any part of the body but is most likely to show up in the legs and feet

fluid that resembles or contains blood

are injuries to the skin and tissue below the skin that are due to pressure on the skin for a long time; usually found over a bony prominence

superficial Redding of the skin, usually in patches, as a result of injury or irrational causing dilation of the blood capillaries

grating/cracking sound or sensation act a point of motion; usually a sign of a fracture

rotation of the forearm and hand so that the palm faces forward or upward

movement of a body part away from the main axis

rotation of the hand and forearm so that the palm faces backwards or downwards

movement of a body part toward the main axis

is one-sided muscle weakness

the condition of being turned inward; refers to the medial rotation of the foot frequently leading to a sprained ankle

circular movement of a body segment, such as a limb

paralysis of one side of the body (either the right or left side of the body); can be temporary or permanent

movement that decreases the angle of a joint

lateral rotation of the foot; the act of turning inside out

the loss of the ability to move (and sometimes feel anything) in part or most of the body

aka wasting syndrome; is a condition that causes significant weight loss or muscle loss

- often affects people w/ sever chronic disease like advanced cancer and heart disease

a type of movement that increases the angle of a joint in a sagittal plane (ex: straightening the knee)