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.
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.
