Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Muscular System

TermDefinition
Spasm Sudden, involuntary, painful muscle contraction
Myalgia Muscle pain or tenderness
Myolysis Destruction of muscle tissue
Myonecrosis Death of a muscle tissue
Myomalacia Abnormal softening of a muscle tissue
Myorrhexis Rupture of a muscle
Myositis Inflammation of a muscle
Polymyositis Inflammation of more than one muscles
Myoclonus Spasm or twitching of a muscle or group of muscles
Singultus Hiccups, contraction of the diaphragm, myoclonus of diaphragm
Myasthenia Muscle weakness
Myosclerosis Abnormal hardening of a muscle
Myopathy Any degenerative disease of a muscle
Myoplasty Surgical repair of a muscle
Electromyography Recording of electrical activities of the muscle: EMG
ROM Range of motion
Abduction Movement away from the mid-line
Adduction Movement toward the mid-line
Flexion Bending, decreases the angle between participating bones
Extension Straightening
Tenodynia Pain in the tendon
Tenoplasty Surgical repair of a tendon
Tendonitis Inflammation of a tendon
Tenorrhaphy Surgical suturing of a tendon
Kinesiology The study of movement
Hypokinesia Insufficient movement
Hyperkinesia Excessive movement
Dyskineisa Painful movement
Bradykinesia Slow movement
Fascioplasty Surgical repair of a fascia
Fasciotomy Surgical incision onto the fascia
Fasciitis Inflammation of the fascia
Atonia Lacking normal muscle tone of strength
Hypertonia A condition of excessive tone of the skeletal muscles
Hypotonia A condition in which there is diminished tone of the skeletal muscles
Created by: zainabgelle
Popular Medical sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards