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Muscular System Flashcards

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A band of fibrous tissue connecting the heel bone to the calf muscle.

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Achilles tendon - Tendón de Aquiles

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Complete loss of voluntary movement.

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Akinesia - Acinesia

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Abnormal protein deposits in the bones, muscles, or other organs; this is a progressive and incurable disease.

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Amyloidosis - Amiloidosis

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Wasting away of muscle or bone, typically due to lack of use or cell degeneration.

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Atrophy - Atrofia

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Muscles with two points of attachment at one end. It usually refers to the muscles on the front part of the upper arm.

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Biceps - Bíceps

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It is a measurement of a person’s body fat based on height and weight.

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BMI (Body Mass Index) - Índice de masa corporal

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The two rounded portions of gluteal muscle on which a person sits.

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Buttocks - Glúteos

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Plural form calves, these muscles are located in the back part of the lower leg below the knee.

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Calf - Pantorrilla

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A flexible, firm, translucent white connective tissue found in various forms throughout the body.

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Cartilage - Cartílago

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A neurological condition marked by complete or partial loss of motor function and caused by some form of brain damage or abnormal development in utero.

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Cerebral Palsy - Parálisis cerebral

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A medical practitioner focused on the identification, diagnosis, and treatment of neuromuscular conditions, with their primary focus on spinal adjustments and manipulation.

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Chiropractor - Quiropráctico

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Relating to the rib and costal cartilages.

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Chondrocostal - Condrocostal

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A cartilaginous tumor or growth.

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Chondroma - Condroma

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Softening and deterioration of the cartilage.

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Chondromalacia - Condromalacia

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Hardening and shortening of tendons, muscles, or other tissues, leading to joint rigidity and deformity.

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Contracture - Contractura

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A bruise; an area of the skin marked by purple, blue, or black discoloration as a result of ruptured capillaries.

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Contusion - Contusión

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Also known as spasm, this is an involuntary and painful contraction of a muscle, which happens most often because of strain or fatigue.

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Cramp - Calambre

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A large muscle that cover the shoulder and forms its round contour.

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Deltoid - Deltoide

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A thin, dome-shaped sheet of muscle that plays a vital role in the breathing process. It also separates the abdomen and thorax cavities.

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Diaphragm - Diafragma

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Decreased power or abnormality of voluntary movements.

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Dyskinesia - Disquinesia

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It is a diagnostic test using tiny electrodes placed over the body to examine the electrical activity and health of the nerve cells that control the muscles.

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EMG (Electromyography) - Electromiografía

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Growth of cartilage on the surface of a bone.

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Exostosis - Exostosis

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Thin sheath of tissue that encloses and protects organs and muscles.

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Fascia - Fascia

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A chronic disease marked by musculoskeletal pain, localized joint tenderness, and fatigue.

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Fibromyalgia - Fibromialgia

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The primary calf muscle, which allows the foot and knee to flex.

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Gastrocnemius - Gastrocnemio

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A substance similar to glucose stored in the liver and muscles. It provides the body an additional source of energy when blood glucose levels drop.

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Glycogen - Glucógeno

27
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Three muscles in the back of the thigh that flex and rotate the leg.

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Hamstrings - Isquios

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Organ or body part enlargement due to increased cell size.

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Hypertrophy - Hipertrofia

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A fibrous and thin piece of cartilage located between joint surfaces, most commonly referred to in the knee.

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Meniscus - Menisco

30
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A drug that decreases muscle tone and impairs muscle function; it is most often used to relieve muscle spasms, hyperreflexia, or pain.

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Muscle relaxant - Relajante muscular

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Wasting away and weakness of the muscles caused by a genetic disease or malnutrition.

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Muscular Dystrophy - Distrofia muscular

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A painful rupture of muscle tissue, most commonly caused by movement beyond the normal range.

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Muscular tear - Desgarre muscular

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An autoimmune condition characterized by abnormally weak muscles, but non-atrophic.

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Myasthenia Gravis - Miastenia Gravis

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Muscle tissue tumor.

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Myofibroma - Miofibroma

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Any of various diseases in the muscle.

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Myopathy - Miopatía

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Surgical repair or suturing of a muscle.

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Myorrhaphy - Miráfisis

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Four tendons that stabilize the joint in the shoulder, each of which attaches to a muscle that helps the arm and shoulder move.

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Rotator cuff - Manguito rotador

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A tear or break in a structure or organ, such as the spleen or tendon.

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Rupture - Ruptura

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A natural aging process marked by muscle loss.

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Sarcopenia - Sarcopenia

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Unlike skeletal muscle, smooth muscle moves involuntarily. It is present in the walls of hollow organs like the bladder, uterus, and stomach. The heart, however, is made of cardiac muscle.

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Smooth muscle - Músculo liso

41
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A lower calf muscle that helps the foot flex and point the toes downward.

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Soleus - Soleo

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A violent twist of a ligament resulting in pain, swelling, and bruising. The most common locations for a sprain are the ankle and wrist.

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Sprain - Torcedura

43
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Inability to easily move muscles and joints.

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Stiffness - Rigidez

44
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A severe pull or tear of a muscle or tendon. The most common locations for a strain are the lower back, calves and hamstrings.

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Strain - Estirón

45
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Inelastic, but flexible fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone.

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Tendon - Tendón

46
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Tendon inflammation, generally caused by overuse, rheumatoid disease, or infection.

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Tendonitis - Tendinitis

47
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A serious and life-threatening bacterial infection characterized by muscle spasms.

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Tetanus - Tétano

48
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One of two triangular muscles spreading over the shoulders and back of the neck, which helps the head move.

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Trapezius - Trapecio

49
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A muscle that has three attachments at the end, used most often in reference to the large muscle in the back of the arm.

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Triceps - Tríceps

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