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OoO: An abbreviation for Objective. OA: An abbreviation for Osteoarthritis or Occipito-Atlantal joint. Objection: Used to call the court’s attention to improper evidence or procedure. Objections also serve to identify evidence or legal issues that may be taken up on appeal to a higher court.
Occipito-Atlantal Joint. The spinal joint between the base of skull and the top vertebra of the spine (atlas). This designation is often used in the osteopathic or manual treatment community rather that Atlanto-Occipital Joint. Objective: A finding that is measurable by the examiner and not dependent on the patient’s statement. Occipital: Referring to the back of the head or the base of the skull. Occipital-Frontal Headaches: Pain which is usually described as starting at the base of the skull or in the back of the head and radiating to the forehead. Occupational Medicine: A speciality of medical practice concentrating on work-related diseases and injuries. Occupational Therapist: A licensed health care provider who assists in restoring activities of daily living to the disabled or injured person. Occupational Therapy: Occupational Therapy (OT) is the therapeutic use of self-care, work and play activities to increase independent function, enhance development and prevent disability; OT may include the adaptation of a task or the environment to achieve maximum independence and to enhance the quality of life. The term “occupation,” as used in occupational therapy, refers to any activity engaged in for evaluating problems that interfere with functional performance. Odontoid Process: The tooth-like projection from the upper surface of the body of the second vertebra in the neck. Also referred to as the Dens. OMT: An abbreviation for Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment. The type of manipulation performed by most osteopaths and manual therapists. This usually refers to a low-velocity, low-to-medium-amplitude technique where a joint is carried through its full range of motion with the goal being to increase joint movement and function. Opening Argument: The attorney’s first opportunity to tell the jury or other trier of fact what the case is about, including what evidence will be revealed through the witnesses’ testimony and exhibits. Orger: A directive of a judge. Organization, Cognitive: Using selective attention skills, the person correctly perceives stimulus attributes or task elements, selects a strategy, monitors use of the strategy and reaches a correct solution. Orientation (see Disorientation): An awareness of one’s environment and/or situation, and the ability to use this information appropriately in a functional setting. Orthopedic Surgery: Surgery of the bony skeleton, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. Orthopedics: The branch of medicine devoted to the study and treatment of the skeletal system, its joints, muscles and associated structures. Orthotic: A shoe insert used to control the position of the foot and ankle to create better mechanical stability. Orthosis: Splint or brace designed to improve function or provide stability. Orthotist: A skilled craftsman who develops and fits mechanical devices, such as a brace, splint or body jacket, designed to support or supplement a weakened body part or function. Osteoarthritis: The most common form of arthritis involving the effects of wear and tear on the body’s structures. In the spine this is a degenerative process that includes spondylosis, spurring of the vertebral bodies, and deterioration of the facet joints. Cartilage degeneration is the hallmark of this type of arthritis. Osteopath: Referring to an osteopathic physician or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO). Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment: The type of manipulation performed by most osteopaths. See OMT. Osteopathic Physician (DO): A physician who has completed a graduate course of medical education at an American Osteopathic Association – approved college of osteopathic medicine. See DO, Osteopath. Osteophyte: A bony outgrowth, often in response to trauma to a joint or as a result of normal degenerativejoint disease. Also known as bone spurs. Osteoporosis: Decreased bone density which may lead to mechanical failure or fractures due to even minimal physical stress on the bone. Osteotomy: Literally, it means the cutting of bone. OT: An abbreviation for Occupational Therapist. |
Occipital Lobe: Region
in the back of the brain which processes visual information. Damage to this
lobe can cause visual deficits.