Bones and Joints Terminology - Medical terms for bones and joints diseases

Glossary of medical terminology used in treatment of bones and joints diseases

Definitions of bones and joints terms

Arthritis - Inflammation of joints.

Bone cysts - Sac containing liquid of bone.

Bone metastases - Spreading of cancer cells to bones.

Bunion - Inflammation of bursa.

Bursa - Fluid between bone and tendon or muscle.

Calcaneus - Heel bone.

Carpals - Wrist bones.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Nerve compression resulting loss of sensation and motor function of the wrist. Most common in people typing continuously on keyboard.

Cartilage - Tissues surrounding bone to facilitate movements.

Clavicle - Collar bone.

Elbow joint - Bone connecting forearm to arm.

Femur - Thighbone.

Fibula - Two small bones of the lower leg.

Flatfoot - Flattening out of foot arches.

Ganglion cysts - Non-cancerous lumps in the hands.

Joint - Place where bones meet.

Joint capsule - Joint sac.

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Kyphosis - Forward bending as a result of deformation of the spine.

Ligaments - Tissues connecting bones and keep them stable.

Malunion - Misalignment of bones while healing.

Osteomyelitis - Inflammation of bone marrow.

Osteotomy - Alignment of misaligned bone by surgery.

Patella - Knee cap.

Pelvis - Ring of bones of lower body.

Phalanges - Small finger and toe bones.

Plantar wart - Wart on the foot sole.

Ribs - Curved bones connected to breastbone.

Scapula - Shoulder blade.

Scoliosis - Deviation of the spine.

Skull - Head bone.

Sprain - Ligament tear.

Sternum - Bone in the middle of chest.

Strain - Tear of a muscle or tendon.

Synovium - Tissues that produce fluid to prevent wear in joints.

Tendon - Extension of muscle connecting to bone.

Tendonitis - Inflammation of tendon.

Tennis elbow - Inflammation of elbow related or not related to playing tennis.

Tibia - Shin bone.