NUR 200 Mobility Vocab

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Bouchard’s node	Bony enlargement of the proximal interphalangeal joints, often seen in osteoarthritis.
Bursa	Fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between tissues
Cartilage	Firm connective tissue providing cushioning at joints
Collagen	Structural protein in connective tissue
Connective tissue	Supports, binds, or separates tissues and organs (includes tendons, ligaments).
DMARDs	Drugs that slow progression of rheumatoid arthritis
DEXA scan	Imaging to measure bone mineral density
Epiphyseal line	Remnant of epiphyseal plate in adult bones
Epiphyseal plate	Growth plate in children; area of bone growth
Fascia	Band of connective tissue stabilizing muscles
Fracture	Break in bone
Heberden’s node	Bony enlargement of distal interphalangeal joints
Disc Herniation	Displacement of disc material causing nerve compression
Ligaments	Connect bone to bone
Nonsynovial joint	Immovable or slightly movable joint

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Osteoblasts	Build bone matrix
Osteoclasts	Resorb/destroy bone
Osteoporosis	Loss of bone density and strength
Osteopenia	Lower than normal bone density
Osteophyte	Bone spur from joint damage
Rheumatoid nodule	Firm lump under skin in RA
Sprain	Ligament injury
Spinal degeneration	Deterioration of spinal structure
Spinal stenosis	Narrowing of spinal canal
Strain	Muscle or tendon injury
Synovial fluid	Lubricates synovial joints
Synovial joint	Freely movable joint with synovial fluid
Tendon	Connect muscle to bone
Tophi	Uric acid crystal deposits in chronic gout
Trabeculae	Lattice structure in spongy bone