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1
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a simple joint where the bony projections of the scapula and the clavicle meet at the top of the shoulder

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acromioclavicular joint

2
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an injury in which part of the body is completely severed

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amputation

3
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a pearly white layer of specialized cartilage covering the articular surfaces (contact surfaces on the ends) of bones in synovial joints

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articular cartilage

4
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the heel bone

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calcaneus

5
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any break in a bone in which the overlying skin is not broken

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closed fracture

6
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an elevation of pressure within a closed fascial compartment, characterized by extreme pain, decreased pain sensation, pain on stretching of affected muscles, and decreased power; seen in fractures below the elbow or knee in children

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compartment syndrome

7
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a grating or grinding sensation or sound caused by fractured bone ends or joints rubbing together

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crepitus

8
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disruption of a joint in which ligaments are damaged and the bone ends are no longer in contact

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dislocation

9
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a fracture in which bone fragments are separated from one another, producing deformity in the limb

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displaced fracture

10
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bruising or discoloration associated with bleeding within or under the skin

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ecchymosis

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movement that occurs in a bone at a point where there is no joint, indicating a fracture; free movement

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false motion

12
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The fiberlike connective tissue that covers arteries, veins, tendons, and ligaments

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fascia

13
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the outer and smaller bone of the two bones of the lower leg

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fibula

14
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a break in the continuity of a bone

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fracture

15
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the part of the scapula that joins with the humeral head to form the glenohumeral joint

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glenoid fossa

16
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blood in the urine

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hematuria

17
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the place where two bones come into contact

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joint

18
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a band of fibrous tissue that connects bone to bone. It supports and strengthens a joint

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ligament

19
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a simple crack in the bone that has not caused the bone to move from its normal anatomic position; hairline fracture

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nondisplaced fracture

20
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any break in a bone in which the overlying skin has been broken

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open fracture

21
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a device to splint the bony pelvis to reduce hemorrhage from bone ends, venous disruption, and pain

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pelvic binder

22
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tenderness that is sharply localized at the site of injury, found by gently palpating along the bone with the tip of one finger

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point tenderness

23
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a hand position in which the wrist is slightly dorsiflexed and all finger joints are moderately flexed

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position of function

24
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to return a dislocated joint or fractured bone to its normal position; to set

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reduce

25
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the space between the abdominal cavity and the posterior abdominal wall, containing the kidneys, certain large vessels, and parts of the gastrointestinal tract

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retroperitoneal space

26
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the major nerve to the lower extremities; controls much of the muscle function in the leg and sensation in most of the leg and foot

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sciatic nerve

27
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a bandage or material that helps to support the weight of an injured upper extremity

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sling

28
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a joint injury involving damage to supporting ligaments , and sometimes partial or temporary dislocation of bone ends

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sprain

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stretching or tearing of a muscle; a muscle pull

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strain

30
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a bandage that passes around the chest to secure an injured arm to the chest

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swathe

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the larger of the two lower leg bones responsible for supporting the major weight bearing surface of the knee and ankle; shinbone

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tibia

32
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The bleeding control method used when a wound continues to bleed despite the use of direct pressure and elevation; useful if a patient is bleeding severely from a partial or complete amputation

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tourniquet

33
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longitudinal force applied to a structure

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traction

34
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the area of potentially damaged soft tissue, adjacent nerves, and blood vessels surrounding an injury to a bone or a joint

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zone of injury