Muscular system Flashcards
(78 cards)
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bi
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Two, Twice, Double
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-cele
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Hernia, Tumor, swelling
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dys
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Bad, difficult or painful
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fasci/o
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Fascia, Fibrous band
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fibro
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Fibrous tissue, fiber
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-ia
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Abnormal condition, disease, plural of -ium
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-ic
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pertaining to
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kines/o
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movement
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kinesi/o
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movement
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my/o
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muscle
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plegia
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paralysis, stroke
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-rrhexis
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rupture
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tax/o
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coordination, order
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ten/o
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tendon, stretch out, extend, strain
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tend/o
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tendon, stretch out, extend, strain
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tendin/o
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tendon, stretch out, extend, strain
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ton/o
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stretching, tension
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tri-
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three
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abduction
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Movement of a limb away from the midline of the body
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adduction
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Movement of a limb away from the midline of the body
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adhesion
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A band of fibrous tissue that holds structures together abnormally
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ataxia
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The lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement.
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atonic
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Lacking normal muscle tone or strength
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atrophy
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weakness or wearing away of body tissues and structures
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bradykinesia
Extreme slowness in movement
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carpal tunnel syndrome
inflammation and swelling of the tendons that pass through the carpal tunnel, which then create pressure on the median nerve.
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chronic fatigue syndrome
a debilitating and complex disorder characterized by profound fatigue that is not improved by bed rest and may be made worse by physical or mental activity.
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circumduction
the circular movement at the far end of a limb
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confracture
the permanent tightening of fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments, or skin that occurs when normally elastic connective tissues are replaced with non-elastic fibrous tissues.
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dorsilflexion
movement that bends the foot upward at the ankle
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dyskinesia
distortion or impairment of voluntary movement resulting in fragmented or kerky motions
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dystonia
a condition of abnormal muscle tone that causes the impairment of voluntary muscle movements
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electromyography
a diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity within muscle fibers in response to nerve stimulation
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epicondylitis
inflammation of the tissue surrounding the elbow
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ergonomics
the study of human factors that affect the design and operation of tools and the work environment
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exercise physiologist
a specialist who works under a physicians supervision to develop, implement, and coordinate exercise programs and administer medical tests to promote physical fitness
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fasciitis
inflammation of a fascia
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fibromyalgia
a debilitating chronic condition characterized by fatigue; diffuse or specific muscle, joint, or bone pain, and a wide range of other symptoms.
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ganglion cyst
A harmless fluid-swelling that occurs most commonly on the outer surface of the wrist
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heel spur
a calcium deposit in the plantar fascia near its attachment to the heel bone
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hemiparesis
slight paralysis or weakness affecting one side of the body
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hemiplegia
total paralysis affecting only one side of the body
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hernia
the portrusion of a part of a structure through the tissues normally containing it
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hyperkinesia
abnormally increased motor function or activity;also known as hyperactivity
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hypotonia
a condition of diminished tone of the skeletal muscles
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impingement syndrome
inflammed and swollen tendons are caught in the narrow space between the bones within the shoulder joint.
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insertion
the point where the muscle ends by attaching to a bond or tendon
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intermittent claudication
pain in the leg muscles that occurs during exercise and is relieved by rest
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muscular dystrophy
a group of more than 30 genetic diseases that are characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles that control movement, without affecting the nervous system
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myasthenia gravis
A chronic auto immune disease that affects the neuromuscular junction and produces serious weakness of voluntary muscles
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myocele
the herniation (protrusion) of muscle substance through a tear in the fascia surrounding it
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myoclonus
the quick involuntary jerking of a muscle or group of muscles
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myofascial release
a specialized soft-tissue manipulation technique used to ease the pain of conditions such as fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, movement restrictions, temporomandibular joint disorders, and carpal tunnel syndrome
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myolysis
the degeneration of muscle tissue
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myoparesis
weakness or slight muscle paralysis
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myorrhaphy
surgical suturing of a muscle
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neuromuscular
pertaining to the relationship between a nerve and a muscle
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oblique
slanted or at an angle
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origin
the point where the muscle begins, located nearest the midline of the body or on a less movable part of the skeleton
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paralysis
the loss of sensation and voluntary muscle movements in a muscle through disease or injury to its nerve supply.
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paraplegia
paralysis of both legs and the lower part of the body
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physiatrist
a physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation with the focus of restoring function
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plantar fasciitis
Inflammation of the plantar fascia on the sole of the foot, causing foot or heel pain when walking or running
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polymyositis
a muscle disease characterized by the simultaneous inflammation and weakening of voluntary muscles in many parts of the body
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pronation
the act of rotating the arm or the leg so the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot is turned downward or backward
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quadriplegia
paralysis of all four extremities
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sarcopenia
the loss of muscle mass, strength, and function that come with aging
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shin splint
a painful condition caused by the tibialis anterior muscle tearing away from the tibia (Shin bone)
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singultus
myoclonus of the diaphagram that causes the the characteristic hiccup sound with each spasm;also known as hiccups
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sphincter
a ring-like muscle that tightly constricts the opening of a passageway
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sprain
an injury to a joint, such as ankle, knee, or wrist which usually occurs when a ligament is wrenched or torn
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tenodesis
the suturing of the end of a tendon to a bone
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tenolysis
the release of a tendon from adhesions
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tenorrhaphy
the surgical suturing together of the divided ends of a tendon
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tenosynovitis
An inflammation of the sheath surrounding a tendon
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tenotomy
a surgical incision into a tendon
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torticollis
A stiff neck due to spasmodic contraction of the neck muscles that pull the head toward the affected side; also known as wryneck
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transverse
in a crosswise direction
