68W Orthopedic LPC Q & A
Articulation - ANSWER a joint, the place of union or junction
between two or more bones
Articular Cartilage - ANSWER a tough white fibrous connective
tissue attached to the articular surfaces of bones. NO BLOOD
SUPPLY and derives its nourishment from the synovial fluid and
from the underlying tissue.
Bursa - ANSWER a saclike body cavity located between joints or
at points of friction between two moving structures. Filled with
synovial fluid.
Bursitis - ANSWER Inflammation of Bursa
Dislocation - ANSWER A bone that has been displaced from its
usual articulation with another bone.
Ecchymosis - ANSWER passage of blood from ruptured blood
vessels into SC tissue, marked by purple discoloration of the skin.
Effusion - ANSWER accumulation of fluid in various spaces of
the body, such as the knee which is a frequent consequence of
injury.
Erythema - ANSWER redness of the skin such as seen in
sunburn
Eversion - ANSWER elevation of the lateral border of the foot
Articulation - ANSWER a joint, the place of union or junction
between two or more bones
Articular Cartilage - ANSWER a tough white fibrous connective
tissue attached to the articular surfaces of bones. NO BLOOD
SUPPLY and derives its nourishment from the synovial fluid and
from the underlying tissue.
Bursa - ANSWER a saclike body cavity located between joints or
at points of friction between two moving structures. Filled with
synovial fluid.
Bursitis - ANSWER Inflammation of Bursa
Dislocation - ANSWER A bone that has been displaced from its
usual articulation with another bone.
Ecchymosis - ANSWER passage of blood from ruptured blood
vessels into SC tissue, marked by purple discoloration of the skin.
Effusion - ANSWER accumulation of fluid in various spaces of
the body, such as the knee which is a frequent consequence of
injury.
Erythema - ANSWER redness of the skin such as seen in
sunburn
Eversion - ANSWER elevation of the lateral border of the foot
