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Anatomy Session 2
Muscular/Soft Tissue Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) | The ligament, located in the center of the knee, which controls rotation and forward movement of the tibia (shinbone) |
| Bursa | A fluid-filled sac located between a bone and a tendon or muscle |
| Bursitis | Swelling and irritation of the bursa |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | The median nerve is compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel (a confined space) in the wrist |
| Cartilage | A smooth material that covers bone ends of a joint to cushion the bone; allows the joint to move easily |
| Chondral | Pertaining to cartilage |
| Chondralgia | Pain around and in the cartilage |
| Connective | Tissue that connects or binds together |
| Cubital Tunnel | A tunnel of muscle, ligaments, and a bone on the inside of the elbow |
| Dislocation | Occurs when extreme force is put on a ligament , causing the two bone ends to separate |
| Electromyogram (EMG) | A test to evaluate nerve and muscle function |
| Fibromyalgia (Fibrositis) | A chronic, widespread pain in the muscles and soft tissues surrounding the joints throughout the body |
| Gout | A result of a defect in body chemistry (such as uric acid in the joint fluid); this painful condition most often attacks small joints |
| Inflammation | A normal reaction to injury or disease, which results in swelling, pain, and stiffness |
| Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) | A form of arthritis in children ages 16 or younger that causes inflammation and stiffness of joints |
| Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) | The ligament that gives stability to the outer knee |
| Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) | Caused by damage to the tendons that bend the wrist backward away from the palm |
| Ligaments | A white, shiny, flexible band of fibrous tissue that binds together and connects bones and cartilage |
| Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) | The ligament that gives stability to the inner knee |
| Medial Epicondylitis | Condition in the elbow caused by damage to the tendons that bend the wrist towards the palm |
| Meniscus | A crescent-shaped disc of connective tissue between the bones of the knees that acts as a shock absorber to cushion the lower part of the leg |
| Morton's Neuroma | A pinched nerve that usually causes pain between the third and fourth toes |
| Plantar Fascia | A long band of connective tissue running from the heel to the ball of the foot |
| Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) | The ligament located in the back of the knee that controls backward movement of the tibia (shinbone) |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis | An inflammatory disease that involves the lining of the joint (synovium) |
| Scleroderma | A disease of the body's connective tissue that causes thickening and hardening of skin |
| Soft Tissue | The ligaments, tendons, and muscles of the musculoskeletal system |
| Sprain | A partial or complete tear of a ligament |
| Strain | A partial or complete tear of a muscle of tendon |
| Synovial Fluid | A clear fluid that is released by the synovial membrane and acts as a lubricant for joints and tendons |
| Tendon | The tough cords of tissue that connect muscles to bones |
| Tendonitis | An inflammation in a tendon or the tendon covering |
| Trigger Finger | An irritation of the digital sheath that surrounds the flexor tendons of the finger |
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