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What is the change in joint position that is produced by muscle movements? It is also a therapeutic exercise to increase strength, mobility, and flexibility
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The point at which a muscle begins is known as________________.
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MT (MUSCLES)
Med Term Muscles
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the change in joint position that is produced by muscle movements? It is also a therapeutic exercise to increase strength, mobility, and flexibility | Range of Motion |
| The point at which a muscle begins is known as________________. | origin |
| The place where the muscle ends as known as the_______________________. | insertion |
| A protusion of a part or structure through the tissues containing it | hernia |
| The muscle of the upper arm that flexes the elbow named from the two divisions from which it is formed. | biceps |
| Decreased motor function or activity is known as | Hypokinesia |
| A band of fibrous tissue that holds structures together abnormally | adhesion |
| The act of rotating the arm or leg so the palm of the hand or sole of the foot is turned downward or backward | Pronation |
| The tightening of a muscle causing it to become shorter and thicker. | contraction |
| A surgical division of a tendon for relief of a deformity caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle. | tenotomy |
| To suture the end of a tendon to a bone | tenodesis |
| The suffix to bind or tie together | -desis |
| What is to free a tendon from adhesions? | Tenolysis |
| The protusion of a muscle through its ruptured sheath or facia is called a ______________. | myocele |
| Smooth muscles are also known as _________________ muscles because they are found in the large internal organs. | visceral |
| Smooth muscles are also known as___________________ muscles beause they do not have the light and dark bands. | unstriated |
| Smooth muscles are also known as______________________ muscles because they are not under the control of the autonomic nervous system | involuntary muscle |
| __________________ is movement toward the midline of the body | Adduction |
| _________________bends the foot upward at the ankle | Dorsiflexion. |
| The suturing of a divided tendon is known as _______________________ | tenorrhaphy |
| The suffix -ia means | a condition |
| The suffix -rrhexis means ______________ | rupture |
| An abnormal shortening of a muscle tissue making the muscle resistant to stretching | contracture |
| Which combining form means movement? | Kinesi/o |
| Which type of muscle tissue makes possible the movement of internal organs? | Smooth |
| Which term means the condition commonly known as hiccups? | singultus |
| Which term means to move toward the midline? | adduction |
| Which term means inflammation of several voluntary muscles? | polymyositis |
| Which term means the delayed relaxation of a muscle after a strong contraction? | myotonia |
| Which term means to suture a tendon to a bone? | tendodesis |
| Which term means the paralysis of both legs and the lower part of the body? | parapalegia |
| Which type of movement bends the knee and brings the lower leg backward? | flexion |
| Which term means abnormally increased motor function or activity? | hyperkinesia |
| Which term describes an abnormal shortening of muscle tissues that makes the muscle resistant to streching? | contracture |
| Which term means abnormal hardening of the muscle tissue? | myosclerosis |
| Which syndrome affects the wrist? | carpal tunnel |
| Which term means the surgical repair of fascia? | fascioplasty |
| Which term means the breaking down of muscle tissue? | myolysis |
| Which term means the normal jerking of the limbs that occurs as a person is falling asleep? | nocturnal myoclonus |
| Which term means the suturing of a divided tendon? | tenorrhaphy |
| Which term means the surgical removal of a portion of a muscle? | myectomy |
| Which term means pain in the leg muscles during exercise? | intermittent claudication |
| Which term means the study of human factors that affect the design and operation of tools and the work enviroment? | ergonomics |
| Which term means the surgical repair of a tendon? | tenoplasty |
| Which term describes hardened deposits in the plantar fascia? | heel spurs |
| Which term means difficulty in controlling voluntary movement? | dystaxia |
| Which term means the protusion of a muscle through its ruptured sheath of fascia? | myocele |
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