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Muscles- contract to create movement Tendons- anchor muscle to bone( attaching muscle to bone) Fascia- separates muscle layers (lie on top of the muscle & separates muscle from one another) Bursa- protects against friction forces (sacs that are found between the joints) Bones- hard tissue to provide support Ligaments- connect bone to bone Cartilage- acts as cushion and flexible support Bone marrow- produces blood cells

Combining words: Myoma- muscle tumor Tenosynovitis- inflammation of the tendons that are found btw joints Tendoplasty- surgical procedure of a tendon Tendinitis- inflammation of the muscle tendon Fasciitis- inflammation of the muscle fascia Bursectomy- removal of the bursa(cushion) Osteoarthritis- inflammation of the bone Ligamentous- formed of all ligaments Chondromalacia- disease that softens cartilage Myelocyte- bone marrow ScoliosisKyphosis- affect lower cervical spine Orthopedist- physician Lordosis- more anterior pelvic tail Arthritis- inflammation of joint Synovectomy- removal of the synovial fluid Podiatrist- foot problems Orthopedic- foot problems Brachial- pertaining to arm

Femur- thigh bone Femoral- pertaining to the region Calcaneus- heel of the foot Calcaneal- (acquits tendon) Ribs- cost(o) Skull- crani(o) Finger/toes- Dactyl(o) & Phalang(o) Vertebrae- spondyl(o) & vertebr(o) Ligaments- sprain Muscle- strain Rheumatologist- someone that will take care of joints/bones/muscles...