Ch 7 - Muscular System Flashcards

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amputation

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ataxia

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seen in neuromuscular conditions as a symptom of a disease/condition

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atonic

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atrophy

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brachialgia

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pain in the arm

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contracture

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seen in bedridden patients who do not maintain normal ROM

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dystonia

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dystrophy

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fascioplasty

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repair of fascia

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fascitis

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fatigue

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Fibromyalgia Syndrome

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fibromyitis

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RICE

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rest, ice, compression, elevation; usually for 48, possibly 72 hours, after a muscular injury; ice applied intermittently

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flaccid

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intramuscular (IM)

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Muscular Dystrophy

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myalgia

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describes symptoms about C/O muscle aching or pain

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myoma

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myopathy

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a generic, non-specific term to describe any muscle disease

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myosarcoma

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myospasm

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describes the patient C/O muscle spasm

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neuromuscular

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polyplegia

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neuromyositis

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inflammation of nerves and muscles

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prosthesis

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rigor mortis

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skeletal muscle stiffness seen in death

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spasticity

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strain

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tonic

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31
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torticollis

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can be treated by the injection of Botulinus toxin (paralyzes the muscle) into neck muscles

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electromyography

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33
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muscle biopsy

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usually an outpatient procedure