Chapter 13 Contains Codes for Bone, Joint and Muscle Conditions

question 25

True/False

Chapter 13 contains codes for bone, joint and muscle conditions that are recurrent or chronic while Chapter 19 contains codes for current injuries.

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Definitions:

Bony Labyrinth

A complex system of channels and cavities within the temporal bone of the skull, part of the inner ear structure.

Ampullae

Small bulbous expansions of fluid-filled tubes, particularly in the sensory systems of certain animals, like the lateral line system of fish or the balance organs of the inner ear in vertebrates.

Receptor Potential

The change in membrane potential by a sensory receptor in response to a stimulus.

Action Potential

This is a temporary reversal of electrical polarization of the membrane in neurons and muscle cells, allowing for the transmission of signals.