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Vocab Chapter 7 Mod G

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to move away from the midline   abduction  
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towards the midline   adduction  
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removal of an extremity du to injury or disease   amputation  
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non progressive paralysis due to defects in the brain or birth trauma   Cerebral Palsy  
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using cold for thearaputic purposes   cryotherapy  
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heatwaves that provide muscle relaxation and therapy   diathermy  
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tests to determine extent of illness or disease   diagnostic  
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light stroking movement which may be performend in a circular pattern   effleurage  
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turning outward   eversion  
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movement into straight position   extention  
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accumulation of fluid, pus, or serum in a vacity or tissue, may become hard/crusty   exudates  
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manner of walking   gait  
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extreme or abnormal extension or stretching   hyperextension  
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to apply pressure with hands   massage  
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ability to move the thumb into contact with the other fingers   opposition  
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disease that results in loss of bone mass, post menopausal women   osteoporosis  
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paralysis of the lower portion of the body   paraplegia  
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kneading or rolling meathod of massage, pressing muscles   petrissage  
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physician specializing in physical medicine and rehab   physiatrist  
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turn downward or backward; face down   pronation; prone  
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an artificial body part   prosthesis  
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paralysis of all four extremities of the body   quadriplegia  
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process of assisting a pationt to regain health and function   rehabilitation  
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ROM   range of motion  
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pain and disability due to trauma of a joint   sprain  
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trauma to a muscle from excessive stretching or pulling   strain  
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the usually clear liquid overlaying material deposited by settling, precipitation, or centrifugation   supernatant  
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palm anteriorly/forward, foot up or in; face up   supination; supine  
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process of pus forming due to infection   suppuration  
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light tapping or percussion performed with side of hands; relieves congestion   tapotement  
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inflammation of a tendon resulting in pain, tenderness and lack of mobility   tendonitis  
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