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MTChap4 12-14

muscles

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List 4 functions of the muscular system movement_posture_move body fluids_heat production
Bi two
Tri three
-cele hernia, tumor
-ic pertaining to
Fasci/o fascia, fibrous band
kinesi/o movement
My/o muscle
fibr/o fiber
-plegia paralysis
-paresis partial or incomplete paralysis
Dys bad, difficult, painful
tendin/o tendon
hemi half
Sprain injury to a joint usually have a stretched or torn ligament
Strain injury to the muscle or tendon
Sphincter ring like muscle that constricts the opening
Ergonomics study of and design of the workplace to reduce injuries, strain, and stress
Paraplegia paralysis of both legs and the lower part of the body
Spasm involuntary contraction
RICE(acronym) Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (above the level of the heart)
Fibromyalgia fibro/my/algia –chronic pain in muscle, joint, and/or bone with fatigue
Myoplasty my/o/plasty – surgical repair of the muscle
Hemiplegia hemi/plegia – one sided paralysis
Fasciotomy fasci/otomy – surgical opening of the fascia to relieve tension or pressure
Kinesiology kinesi/ology- the study of movement
Hemiparesis hemi/paresis – partial or incomplete paralysis of one side of the body
Quadriplegia quadr/i/plegia- paralysis of all four extremities
CTS carpel tunnel syndrome
FMS fibromyalgia syndrome
EMG electromyography
QUAD Quadriplegia
MD muscular dystrophy
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