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Med Term Chapter 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| contracture | A/An ________ develops when normally elastic connective tissues are replaced with nonelastic fibrous tissues. |
| tenorrhaphy | The surgical suturing of a divided tendon is known as a/an _______. |
| heel spur | A calcium deposit in the plantar fascia near its attachment to the heel bone is known as a/an ______. |
| hypotonia | The medical term _________ means diminished tone of the skeletal muscles. |
| Carpal tunnel | ______________ syndrome occurs when the tendons of the wrist become inflamed and swollen. |
| oblique | The term _________ means slanted or at an angle. |
| ataxia | The term _______ means the lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement. |
| tenolysis | The medical term meaning the release of a tendon from adhesions is ________. |
| physiatrist | A/An ____ is a physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation. |
| hernia | The protrusion of a part of a structure through the tissue normally containing it is known as a _______. |
| Fibromyalgia | __________ is a debilitating condition characterized by fatigue, muscle, joint, or bone pain. |
| singultus | The medical term for the condition commonly known as hiccups is _______. |
| neuromuscular | The medical term ___________ means pertaining to the relationship between a nerve and a muscle. |
| sprain | A/An _________ is an injury to a joint that usually involves a stretched or torn ligament. |
| origin | The ________ is where the muscle begins, and is located nearest the midline of the body, or on a less movable part of the skeleton. |
| sarcopenia | The age-related reduction in skeletal muscle mass in older adults is known as __________. |
| Myasthenia gravis | __________ is a chronic autoimmune disease that produces serious weakness of the voluntary muscles. |
| Electromyography | __________ is a diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity within muscle fibers in response to nerve stimulation. |
| ganglion | A/An _________ cyst is a harmless, fluid-filled swelling that occurs on the outer surface of the wrist. |
| polymyositis | The disease characterized by inflammation and weakening of voluntary muscles in many parts of the body is known as _______. |
| physiologist | An exercise ____________________ develops, implements, and coordinates exercise programs to promote physical fitness. |
| myoclonus | The quick, involuntary jerking of a muscle or group of muscles is known as _________. |
| Chronic fatigue | ____________________ syndrome is a debilitating disorder characterized by profound fatigue that is not improved by bed rest. |
| epicondylitis | Inflammation of the tissues surrounding the elbow is known as __________. |
| Torticollis | ___________ is a stiff neck due to spasmodic contraction of the neck muscles that pull the head toward the affected side. |
| ergonomics | The study of human factors that affect the design and operation of tools and the work environment is known as __________. |
| claudication | Intermittent ___________ is pain in the leg muscles that occurs during exercise due to poor circulation and is relieved by rest. |
| myocele | A/An ________ is the protrusion of a muscle through a tear in fascia surrounding it. |
| tenodesis | The surgical suturing of the end of a tendon to the bone is known as ___________. |
| fasciitis | Plantar ____________________ is an inflammation of the plantar fascia. |
| tentomy | A surgical incision into a tendon is known as ________. |
| Impingement | _____________ syndrome occurs when inflamed and swollen tendons are caught in the narrow space between the bones of the shoulder joint. |
| Muscular dystrophy | ___________ causes muscle weakness and degeneration without affecting the nervous system. |
| tenosynovitis | Inflammation of the sheath surrounding a tendon is known as __________. |
| myorrhaphy | The surgical suturing of a muscle is known as ____________________. |
| shin splint | A/An ____________________ is a painful condition caused by the muscle tearing away from the shin bone. |
| insertion | The point where the muscle ends by attaching to a bone or tendon is known as the _______. |
| sphincter | A/An __________ is a ring-like muscle that tightly constricts the opening of a passageway. |
| paralysis | The loss of sensation and voluntary muscle movements in a muscle is known as ________. |
| Myofascial | ____________________ release is a specialized soft-tissue manipulation technique used to ease the pain of conditions such as fibromyalgia. |
| range-of-motion testing | A diagnostic procedure to evaluate joint mobility and muscle strength is known as ____________. |
| flexion | The term _________ means to bend a limb at the joint. |
| plantar flexion | The term __________ means to bend the foot downward at the ankle. |
| triceps brachii | Which of these muscles is formed from three divisions? |
| myocardial | What type of muscle tissue forms the muscular wall of the heart? |
| elevation | Which term describes the act of raising the corners of the mouth into a smile? |
| fascioplasty | A __________ is the surgical repair of a fascia. |
| tendon | A ________ is a narrow band of nonelastic, dense, fibrous connective tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone. |
| Muscle innervation | _____________ is the stimulation of a muscle by an impulse transmitted by a motor nerve. |
| neurologist | A physician who specializes in treating the causes of paralysis and similar muscular disorders is known as a/an ___________. |
| therapeutic ultrasound | A treatment that utilizes high-frequency sound waves to treat muscle injuries is known as _______________. |
| strain | an injury to the body of the muscle or to the attachment of a tendon is an/a __________. |
| compartment syndrome | A syndrome involving the compression of a nerves and blood vessels due to swelling within the enclosed space created by the fascia that separate groups of muscles is known as _____________. |
| antispasmodic | This medication is also known as an anticholinergic. |
| hamstring injury | A strain or tear on any of the muscles that straighten the hip and bend the knee is known as a/an ____________. |
| spasm | A __________ is a sudden, involuntary contraction of one or more muscles. |
| Tendinitis | ____________ is inflammation of the tendons caused by excessive or unusual use of the joint. |
| lateralis | The term _____ in a muscle name means toward the side. |
| compartment syndrome | Which condition is commonly treated with a fasciotomy to relieve pressure? |
| hyperextension | The overexertion of a limb or body part beyond its normal limit is known as ____________. |
| muscle tone | The state of balanced muscle tension that makes normal movement possible is known as _____________. |
| fasciotomy | A _____ is a surgical incision through the fascia to relieve tension or pressure. |
| muscle biopsy | The removal of a plug of tissue for examination is called _______. |
| myalgia | The medical term for tenderness or pain in the muscles is __________. |
| cramp | A ___________ is a painful localized muscle spasm named for its cause. |
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