Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305634350
Author: Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 3, Problem 26LE
Summary Introduction

To determine:

The term that describes “breast bone.”

Introduction:

The thoracic cavity is also known as the rib cage. It is the bony structure that protects the heart and lungs. It is composed of the ribs, sternum, and upper portion of the spinal column extending from the neck to the diaphragm, excluding the arms.

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Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

Ch. 3 - Prob. 11LECh. 3 - Prob. 12LECh. 3 - Prob. 13LECh. 3 - Prob. 14LECh. 3 - Prob. 15LECh. 3 - Prob. 16LECh. 3 - Prob. 17LECh. 3 - The upper portion of the sternum is the...Ch. 3 - Prob. 19LECh. 3 - The ____________________ bone is located just...Ch. 3 - The opening in a bone through which blood vessels,...Ch. 3 - Prob. 22LECh. 3 - Prob. 23LECh. 3 - Prob. 24LECh. 3 - A normal projection on the surface of a bone that...Ch. 3 - Prob. 26LECh. 3 - Prob. 27LECh. 3 - Prob. 28LECh. 3 - Prob. 29LECh. 3 - Prob. 30LECh. 3 - The surgical procedure for loosening of an...Ch. 3 - A chronic bone disease that is characterized by...Ch. 3 - Prob. 33LECh. 3 - A percutaneous _____________is performed to treat...Ch. 3 - The medical term for the form of arthritis that is...Ch. 3 - The medical term for the condition commonly known...Ch. 3 - The surgical fracture of a bone to correct a...Ch. 3 - Prob. 38LECh. 3 - An osterrhaphy is the surgical suturing, or wiring...Ch. 3 - Prob. 40LECh. 3 - Prob. 41LECh. 3 - CR __________________________________Ch. 3 - Fx _____________________________________Ch. 3 - RA ________________________________Ch. 3 - Prob. 45LECh. 3 - The term meaning the death of bone tissue due to...Ch. 3 - An abnormal increase in the forward curvature of...Ch. 3 - The condition known as _____________________ is a...Ch. 3 - A type of cancer that occurs in blood-making cells...Ch. 3 - The bulging deposit that forms around the area of...Ch. 3 - A/An _______________ is performed to gain access...Ch. 3 - The partial displacement of a bone from its joint...Ch. 3 - The procedure that stiffens a joint by joining two...Ch. 3 - The surgical placement of an artificial joint is...Ch. 3 - A medical term for the condition commonly known as...Ch. 3 - Hemarthrosis is blood within a joint. ______...Ch. 3 - An osteochondroma is a benign bony projection...Ch. 3 - Osteomalacia, also known as adult rickets, is...Ch. 3 - Periostitis is an inflammation of the periosteum....Ch. 3 - Spondylolisthesis is the forward slipping movement...Ch. 3 - If the statement is true, write True on the line....Ch. 3 - If the statement is true, write True on the line....Ch. 3 - Prob. 63LECh. 3 - If the statement is true, write True on the line....Ch. 3 - Prob. 65LECh. 3 - When Bobby Kuhn fell out of a tree, the bone in...Ch. 3 - Eduardo Sanchez was treated for an inflammation of...Ch. 3 - Beth Huberts breast cancer spread to her bones....Ch. 3 - Prob. 69LECh. 3 - Henry Turner wears a brace to compensate for the...Ch. 3 - As the result of a head injury in an auto...Ch. 3 - Mrs. Gilmer has leukemia and requires a bone...Ch. 3 - Betty Greene has been running for several years;...Ch. 3 - Patty Turner age 7 has symptoms that include a...Ch. 3 - Heather Lewis has a very sore shoulder. Dr....Ch. 3 - Rodney Horner is being treated for a ____________...Ch. 3 - Alex Jordon fell and injured her knee. Her doctor...Ch. 3 - Mrs. Palmer is at high risk for osteoporosis. To...Ch. 3 - In an effort to return a fractured bone to normal...Ch. 3 - Baby Juanita was treated for ______________, which...Ch. 3 - Abnormal hardening of bone is known as...Ch. 3 - The surgical removal of a rib or ribs is a/an...Ch. 3 - Prob. 83LECh. 3 - A surgical incision into a joint is a/an...Ch. 3 - Prob. 85LECh. 3 - The surgical removal of a joint is...Ch. 3 - Inflammation of more than one joint is known...Ch. 3 - Any disease involving the bones and joints is...Ch. 3 - A surgical incision or division of a rib or ribs...Ch. 3 - Abnormal softening of the skull is known as...Ch. 3 - _________________________ vertebraeCh. 3 - Prob. 92LECh. 3 - Prob. 93LECh. 3 - _________________________Ch. 3 - _________________________Ch. 3 - Prob. 96LECh. 3 - Prob. 97LECh. 3 - Prob. 98LECh. 3 - Prob. 99LECh. 3 - Prob. 100LECh. 3 - Because of the pain medication, Gladys Gwynn may...Ch. 3 - Because the accident happened when Sheri Smith was...Ch. 3 - The recovery time for internal fixation surgery is...Ch. 3 - Prob. 4CTE
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