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muscular system
Muscular Mrs D
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abduction | the movement of a limb or other part away from the midline of the body, or from another part. |
| achilles tendinitis | the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone. Achilles tendinitis most commonly occurs in runners who have suddenly increased the intensity or duration of their runs. |
| adduction | is the movement of a body part toward the body's midline |
| adhesion | an abnormal union of membranous surfaces due to inflammation or injury. |
| anticholinergic drug | agent is a substance that blocks the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the central and the peripheral nervous system. |
| ataxia | the loss of full control of bodily movements. |
| atonic | lacking muscular tone. |
| atrophy | (of body tissue or an organ) waste away, typically due to the degeneration of cells, or become vestigial during evolution. |
| atrophine | a poisonous compound found in deadly nightshade and related plants. It is used in medicine as a muscle relaxant, e.g., in dilating the pupil of the eye. |
| Becker's muscular dystophy | is one of nine types of muscular dystrophy, a group of genetic, degenerative diseases primarily affecting voluntary muscles. |
| bradykinesia | Slow movement. Bradykinesia is often associated with an impaired ability to adjust the body's position |
| cardioplegia | is intentional and temporary cessation of cardiac activity, primarily for cardiac surgery. |
| carpal tunnel syndrome | a painful condition of the hand and fingers caused by compression of a major nerve where it passes over the carpal bones through a passage at the front of the wrist, alongside the flexor tendons of the hand |
| cervical radiculopathy | is a problem that results when a nerve in the neck is irritated as it leaves the spinal canal. This condition usually occurs when a nerve root is being pinched by a herniated disc or a bone spur. |
| circumduction | movement of a limb or extremity so that the distal end describes a circle while the proximal end remains fixed. |
| claudication | Limping a condition in which cramping pain in the leg is induced by exercise, typically caused by obstruction of the arteries. |
| contracture | a condition of shortening and hardening of muscles, tendons, or other tissue, often leading to deformity and rigidity of joints. |
| dorsiflexion | flexion in a dorsal direction; especially : flexion of the foot in an upward direction—compare plantar flexion. |
| duchenn's muscular dystrophy | a severe form of muscular dystrophy caused by a genetic defect and usually affecting boys. |
| dyskinesia | abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement. |
| dystaxia | lack of muscular coordination resulting in shaky limb movements and unsteady gait. |
| dystonia | a state of abnormal muscle tone resulting in muscular spasm and abnormal posture, typically due to neurological disease or a side effect of drug therapy. |
| electromyography | the recording of the electrical activity of muscle tissue, or its representation as a visual display or audible signal, using electrodes attached to the skin or inserted into the muscle. |
| electroneuromyography | Electromyography in which the peripheral nerves to the muscle under study are stimulated with electric current. |
| epicondylitis | a painful inflammation of tendons surrounding an epicondyle. |
| ergonomics | the study of people's efficiency in their working environment. |
| fasciitis | inflammation of the fascia of a muscle or organ. |
| fascioplasty | Plastic surgery on a fascia |
| fasciotomy | is a surgical procedure where the fascia is cut to relieve tension or pressure commonly to treat the resulting loss of circulation to an area of tissue or muscle. |
| fibromyalgia syndrome | is a common and chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, diffuse tenderness, and a number of other symptoms. |
| hemiparesis | another term for hemiplegia. |
| hemiplegia | paralysis of one side of the body. |
| hyperkinesia | muscle spasm. |
| hypokinesia | refers to decreased bodily movement. |
| impingement syndrome | is a clinical syndrome which occurs when the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles become irritated and inflamed as they pass through the subacromial space, the passage beneath the acromion |
| kinesiology | the study of the mechanics of body movements. |
| muscular dystophy | a hereditary condition marked by progressive weakening and wasting of the muscles. |
| myalgia | pain in a muscle or group of muscles. |
| myasthenia | a condition causing abnormal weakness of certain muscles. |
| myasthenia | a condition causing abnormal weakness of certain muscles. |
| myectomy | is a surgical procedure performed to reduce the muscle thickening that occurs in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). |
| myocele | Protrusion of muscle substance through a tear in its sheath |
| myoclonus | spasmodic jerky contraction of groups of muscles. |
| myofascial | pain refers to pain caused by muscular irritation. |
| myolysis | Dissolution or liquefaction of muscular tissue, frequently preceded by degenerative changes such as infiltration of fat, atrophy, and fatty degeneration. |
| myotonia | inability to relax voluntary muscle after vigorous effort. |
| oblique | a muscle neither parallel nor perpendicular to the long axis of a body or limb. |
| paraplegia | paralysis of the legs and lower body, typically caused by spinal injury or disease. |
| polymyositis | is a type of chronic inflammation of the muscles (inflammatory myopathy) related to dermatomyositis and inclusion body myositis |
| pronation | rotation of the hand and forearm so that the palm faces backwards or downwards |
| quadriplegia | paralysis of all four limbs; tetraplegia. |
| rectus | any of several straight structures, in particular. |
| singultus | is a spasmodic affection of the diaphragm |
| spasmodic torticollis | is a painful condition in which your neck muscles contract involuntarily, causing your head to twist or turn to one side |
| sphincter | a ring of muscle surrounding and serving to guard or close an opening or tube, such as the anus or the openings of the stomach. |
| supination | turn or hold (a hand, foot, or limb) so that the palm or sole is facing upward or outward |
| tardive dyskinesia | a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary movements of the face and jaw. |
| tenalgia | Pain in a tendon |
| tendinitis | inflammation of a tendon, most commonly from overuse but also from infection or rheumatic disease. |
| tendonitis | inflammation of a tendon, most commonly from overuse but also from infection or rheumatic disease. |
| tenectomy | The surgical resection of part of a tendon |
| tenodesis | grasp and release is an orthopedic observation of a passive hand grasp and release mechanism, effected by wrist extension or flexion, respectively |
| tenolysis | is surgery to release a tendon affected by adhesions |
| tenonectomy | excision of part of a tendon to shorten it. |
| tenoplasty | surgical repair of a ruptured or severed tendon |
| tenorrhaphy | The surgical suture of the divided ends of a tendon. Also called tendinosuture, tenosuture. |
| tenotomy | the surgical cutting of a tendon, especially as a remedy for club foot. |
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