Disorders of the Musculoskeletal system

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swelling of the wrist joint that causes pressure on the median nerve carpal tunnel
What is the most common cause of spinal cord injuries trauma
What does the suffix plegia mean? paralysis
What does the root word quad or tetra mean? four
What is the medical term for paralysis of the lower body? paraplegia
What is the medical term for paralysis of all extremeties? quadraplegia
a stretch or tear in a tendon strain
a stretch or tear in a ligament sprain
inflammation of a tendon tendinitis
inflammation of a joint arthritis
arthritis that is usually caused due to aging osteoarthritis
arthritis caused by autoimmune disease rheumatoid arthritis
a syndrome that presents with symptoms such as muscle and joint pain, fatigue, and trouble sleeping. Most common in women fibromyalgia
Bones become brittle due to aging or long time steroid or chemo therapy osteoporosis
Disorders that are present at birth Congenital
Disorders that are inherited genetic
Disorders that progressively get worse over time degenerative