Joint

ex: Arthritis- Inflammation of a joint, often resulting in pain, swelling, and stiffness, which can be caused by aging, auto immune disorders, or injur

Carpals, wrist

ex: Carpectomy- surgical removal of a carpal bone, typically performed to relieve pain or improve wrist function

Cartilage

ex: Chondrmalacia- Softening of cartilage, commonly affecting the knee and leading to pain and swelling during movement

Clavicule, collarbone

ex: Clavicectomy- Excision of the clavicle, usually performed to treat severe fractures or chronic pain

Ribs

ex: Costochondritis- inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum, causing localized chest pain that can mimic heart-related conditions

Crainium

ex: Craniotomy- Surgical incision into the cranium to access the brain for procedures such as tumor removal or trauma MGMT.

Electricity; electrical activity

ex: Electromygraphy- A diagnostic test that records the electrical activity of muscles to detect neuromuscular disorders

Fascia

ex: Fasciotomy- A surgical incision into fascia to relieve tension or pressure, often to treat compartment syndrome

Fibrous Connective Tissue

ex: Fibromyalgia- A condition characterized by widespread pain in fibrous tissues and muscles, often accompanied by fatigue and sleep disturbancies

Movement, Motion

ex: Kinesiology- The study of movement and how the body's muscles, bones, and joints work together to produce motion

Increased Convexity of the spine

ex: Kyphosis- Excessive outward curvature of the spine, leading to a hunched posture, commonly seen in older adults

Lamina(thin, flat plate, or layer)

ex: Laminectomy- Surgical removal of a portion of the vertebral lamina to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves

Smooth(visceral) muscle that lines the walls of the internal organs

ex: Leiomyalgia- A benign tumor of smooth muscle, often found in the uterus where it is commonly referred to as a fibroid

Bent Forward, increased concavity of the spine

ex: Lordosis- Excessive inward curvature of the spine, commonly affecting the lower back and sometimes leading to pain

Loin, Lumbar region of the spine 

ex: Lumbodynia- Pain in the lumbar region, often caused by muscle strain, injury, or degenerative conditions

Mandible, lower jaw bone

ex: Mandibular- Pertaining to the mandible, the largest and strongest bone of the face that holds the lower teeth

Maxilla, upper jaw bone

ex: Maxillofacial- Pertaining to the maxilla and face, often referring to surgeries or treatments involving the upper jaw and facial structures

Meniscus, crescent

ex: Meniscectomy- Surgical removal of a meniscus, typically done to repair damage from injury or degeneration in the knee joint

Muscle

ex: Myopathy- Any disease of the muscle, often resulting in weakness, pain, or dysfunction, such as in muscular dystrophy or inflammatory myopathies

Marrow(bone) spinal cord

ex: Myelitis- Inflammation of the spinal cord or bone marrow, which can cause neurological symptoms, weakness, or immune system dysfunction

Bone

ex: A condition characterized by a decrease in bone density, leading to brittle bones and fractures, especially in the hips, spine, and wrists

Patella, kneecap

ex: Patellar- Pertaining to the kneecap, a small bone that protects the knee joint and facilitates leg extension

Pelvis, Pelvic bone

ex: Pelvectomy- Surgical removal of part or all of the pelvis, typically performed to treat advanced cancers or severed trauma

Stone

ex: Petrous- Resembling stone or pertaining to the Petrous- part of the temporal bone, which houses the inner ear structures

Stone

ex: Petrous- Resembling stone or pertaining to the Petrous- part of the temporal bone, which houses the inner ear structures

Bones of the fingers and toes

ex: Phalangeal- Pertaining to the bones of the fingers or toes, essential for dexterity and movement

Sole of the foot

ex: Plantar Fascitis- Inflammation of the fascia on the sole of the foot, causing heel pain and discomfort, often due to overuse or improper footwear

Pubis(hip bone)

ex: Pubofemoral- Pertaining to the pubis and femur, such as the pobofemoral ligament, which supports the hip joint

Vertebral Spine, Vertebral column

ex: Rachalgia- Pain in the vertebral column, often caused by conditions like arthritis, herniated discs, or muscular strain

Rod-Shaped, Striated

ex: Rhabdomyolysis- a condition involving the breakdown of the Striated muscle fibers, leading to the release of muscle contents into the blood stream, potentially causing kidney damage

Flesh, Connective tissue

ex: Sarcoma- A malignant tumor of connective tissue such as bone, muscle, or fat, often requiring surgical and medical treatment

Vertebrae, Spine, Vertebral column

ex: Spondlytis- Inflammation of the vertebrae, often seen in conditions like ankylosing spondylitis, causing stiffness and pain in the spine

Tarsals, Ankle Bones

ex: Tarsalgia- Pain in the ankle, in the ankle bones, often caused by arthritis, injury, or overuse

Tendon

ex: Tenosynovitis- Inflammation of a tendon and its surrounding synovial sheath, often caused by repetitive movement or injury

Vertebra, Spine, Vertebral Column

ex: Vertebral- Pertaining to a vertebrae, one of the interlocking bones that make up the spinal column, providing support and protection for the spinal cord

Pelvis, Pelvic bone

ex: Pelvimetary- Measurement of dimensions of the pelvis, often used in obstetrics to assess the feasibility of child birth

Achilles Tendon

Named After: Achilles, a hero of Greek Mythology

Paget's Disease of Bone

Named After: Sir James Paget, A British surgeon

Baker's Cyst

Named After: William Morrant Baker, a British Surgeon

Erb's Palsy

Named After: Wilhelm Erb, A German Neurologists

Pertaining to

ex: Femoral

Pain

ex: Myalgia

Pertaining to

ex: Patellar

Weakness

ex: Myashenia

Surgical puncture to aspirate fluid

ex: Arthrocentesis- surgical puncture of a joint to remove fluid, often used to relieve swelling or analyze joint conditions.

Break

ex: Osteoclast- is a surgical breaking of bone tissue to correct deformities or aid in the healing process in severe cases

Break

ex: Osteclast- a specialized bone cell that breaks down bone tissue during remodel and repair

Surgical fixation, fusion

ex: Arthrodesis- surgical fusion of a joint to provide stability and reduce pain, often used for severe arthritis

Excision, Surgical removal, Cutting out

ex: Tenectomy- Surgical removal of a part of a tendon, often performed to treat chronic tendon inflammation or injury

The record, Radiographic image

ex: Myogram- A record of muscle contraction activity, often used to diagnose neuromuscular disorders

Process of recording, Radiographic imaging

ex: Arthrography-Imaging of a joint using contrasting dye to assess joint structures such as cartilage, ligaments and bones

Pertaining to

ex: Thoracic- Pertaining to the thorax (chest), which houses the lungs, heart, and other vital structures

Inflammation

ex: Myositis- Inflammation of muscle tissue, which can be caused by infections, auto immune disorders or trauma

Loosening, Seperating, Dissolution

ex: Osteolysis- Destruction or Dissolution of bone tissue, often seen in conditions like bone metastasis or infection

Softening

ex: Chondromalacia- Softnening of cartilage; particularly in the knee, leading to the pain and difficulty with movement

Resembling

ex: Myleoid- Resembling bone marrow often used to describe cells or tissues related to hematopoises

Tumor

ex: Rhabomyoma- A benign tumor of muscle tissue, typically found in the heart or skeletal muscles

Abnormal condition

ex: Scoliosis- Abnormal curvature of the spine, which can cause back pain, reduced mobility, and postural issues

Abnormal Reduction

ex: Sarcopenia- Loss of muscle mass and strength, often associated with aging, inactivity, or poor nutrition

Growth

ex: Epiphsis- The growth end of a long one, critical during childhood and adolescence for bone elongation

Surgical Repair

ex: Myoplasty- Surgical repair or reconstruction of damaged or weakend muscle tissue

Suturing, Repairing

ex: Tenorrhaphy- Suturing of a torn or severed tendon to restore function and stability

Malignant Tumor

ex: Osteosarcoma- A malignant bone tumor commonly affecting children and young adults, requiring surgical and medical treatment

Incision, Cut into

ex: Motomy- Surgical incision into a muscle, often performed to relieve tightness or treat muscle disorders

Nourishment, development

ex: Hypertrophy- Excessive development of tissue or an organ, commonly referring to increased muscle size due to exercise or compensatory growth