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The Muscular system-

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Abduction   away from the midline of the body  
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Adduction   movement of a limb toward the midline of the body  
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Adhension   a band of fibrous tissue that holds structures together abnormally  
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Ataxia   a lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement  
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Atonic Atrophy   lacking normal muscle tone or strength  
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Atrophy   weakness or wearing away of body tissues and structures caused by pathology or by disuse over a long period of time.  
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Bradykinesia   extreme slowness in movement  
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Carpal tunnel syndrome   swelling that creates pressure on the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel  
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chronic fatigue syndrome   a disorder of unknown cause that affects many body systems, with symptoms similar to those fibromyalgia syndrome.  
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circumduction   circular movement of a limb  
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contracture   the permanent tightening of fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments, or skin that occurs when normally elastic connective tissues are replaced with nonelastic fibrous tissues.  
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dorsiflexion   bends the foot upward at the ankle  
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dyskinesia   the distortion or impairment of voluntary movement such as in a tic or spasm  
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dystonia   a condition of abnormal muscle tone that causes the impairment of voluntary muscle movement  
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electromyography   a diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity within muscle fibers in response to nerve stimulation  
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epicondylitis   inflammation of the tissues around the elbow; golfer or tennis elbow  
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ergonomics   the study of the human factors that affect the design and operation of tools and the work environment  
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exercise physiologist   a specialist who works under the supervision of a physician to develop, implement, and coordinate exercise programs, and administer medical tests to promote physical fitness  
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fasciitis   inflammation of the fascia  
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fibromyalgia syndrome   a debilitating chronic condition characterized by fatigue, diffuse and or specific muscle, joint, or bone pain, and a wide range of other symptoms  
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ganglion cyst   a harmless fluid-filled swelling that occurs most commonly on the outer surface of the wrist  
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heel spur   a calcium deposit in the plantar fascia nears its attachment to the calcaneus bone that can be one of the causes of plantar fasciitis  
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hemiparesis   slight paralysis or weakness affecting one side of the body  
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hemiplegia   total paralysis affecting only one side of the body  
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hernia   organ or tissue protruding through the wall or cavity that usually contains it  
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hyperkinesia   abnormally increased muscle function or activity  
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hypotonia   a condition in which there is diminished tone of the skeletal muscles  
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impingement syndrome   occurs when inflamed and swollen tendons are caught in the narrow space between the bones within the shoulder joint  
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insertion   the point of attachment of a muscle to the part that it moves  
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intermittent claudication   pain in the leg muscles that occurs during exercise and is relieved by rest  
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muscular dystrophy   the term used to describe a group of genetic diseases that are characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles that control movement  
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myasthenia gravis   chronic autoimmune disease that affects the neuromuscular junction and produces serious weakness of voluntary muscles  
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myocele   the herniation of muscle substance through a tear in the fascia surrounding it  
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myoclonus   sudden, involuntary jerking of a muscle or group of muscles  
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myofascial release   a specialized soft tissue manipulation technique used to ease the pain of conditions such as fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, movement restrictions, temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ), and carpal tunnel syndrome  
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myolysis   the degeneration of muscle tissue  
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myorrhaphy   the surgical suturing of a muscle wound  
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neuromuscular   pertaining to the relationship between nerve and muscle  
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nocturnal myoclonus   jerking of the limbs that can occur normally as a person is falling asleep  
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oblique   slanted or at an angle  
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paralysis   the loss of sensation and voluntary muscle movements in a muscle through disease or injury to its nerve supply  
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paraplegia   paralysis of both legs and the lower part of the body  
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physiatrist   a physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation with the focus on restoring function  
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plantar fasciitis   an inflammation of the plantar fascia on the sole of the foot  
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polymyositis   a muscle disease characterized by the simultaneous inflammation and weakening of voluntary muscles in many parts of the body  
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pronation   to turn downward or backward as with the hand or foot  
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quadriplegia   paralysis of all four extremities  
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range of motion testing   diagnostic procedure to evaluate joint mobility and muscle strength  
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sarcopenia   the loss of muscle mass, strength, and function that comes with aging  
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shin splint   a painful condition caused by the muscle tearing away from the tibia  
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singultus   myoclonus of the diaphragm that causes the characteristic hiccup sound with each spasm (hiccups)  
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spasmodic torticollis   a stiff neck due to spasmodic contraction of the neck muscles that pull the head toward the affected side  
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sphincter   circular ring of muscle that constricts a passage or closes a natural opening  
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sprain   an injury in which the ligaments holding bones together are stretched too far and tear.  
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tenodesis   surgical suturing of the end of a tendon to a bone  
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tenosynovitis   inflammation of the sheath surrounding a tendon  
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tenolysis   the release of a tendon from adhesions  
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tenorrhaphy   surgical suturing together of the divided ends of a tendon  
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