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Med Term CH4 Muscular System

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Definition
bi-   twice  
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-cele   hernia, tumor, swelling  
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dys-   bad, difficult, painful  
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fasci/o   fascia, fibrous band  
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fibr/o   fibrous tissue, fiber  
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-ia   abnormal condition, disease, plural of -ium  
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-ic   pertaining to  
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kines/o, kinesi/o   movement  
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my/o   muscle  
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-plegia   paralsis, stroke  
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-rrhexis   rupture  
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tax/o   coordination, order  
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ten/o, tend/o, tendin/o   tendon, stretch out, extend, strain  
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ton/o   tone, stretching, tension  
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tri-   three  
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muscle fibers   long, slender cells that make up muscles  
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fascia   band of connective tissue that envelops, separates, or binds together muscles or groups of muscles  
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myofascial   pertaining to muscle tissue and fascia  
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tendon   narrow band of nonelastic, dense, fibrous connective tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone  
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ligaments   bands of fibrous tissue that form joints by connecting one bone to another bone  
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patellar tendon   attaches muscles to the bottom of the patella  
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achilles tendon   attaches the gastrocnemius muscle to the heel bone  
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aponeurosis   sheet-like fibrous connective tissue resembling a flattened tendon that connects muscles together or to a bone  
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3 types of muscle tissue   skeletal, smooth, & myocardial  
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skeletal muscles   attached to bones of the skeleton and make body motions possible. aka voluntary muscles, striated muscles  
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striated   striped  
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voluntary muscles   skeletal muscles - we have conscious control over these muscles  
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striated muscles   skeletal muscles - under a microscope the dark & light bands in the muscle fibers create a striped appearance.  
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smooth muscle locations   located in walls of internal organs such as the digestive tract, blood vessels, & ducts leading from glands.  
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smooth muscle functions   move & control flow of fluids. aka involuntary muscles, unstriated muscles, visceral muscles  
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involuntary muscles   smooth muscle, under control of autonomic nervous system & are not under voluntary control.  
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unstriated muscles   smooth muscle, do not have dark and light bands like striated  
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visceral muscles   smooth muscle, found in hollow structures such as those of the digestive tract & urinary systems. Found in LG internal organs  
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visceral   relating to the internal organs  
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myocardial muscles   aka myocardium or cardiac muscle, form muscular walls of the heart. Like striated in appearance, smooth muscle b/c involuntary. Constant contraction/ relaxation = heartbeat  
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muscle innervation   stimulation of a muscle by an impulse transmitted by a motor nerve. Control voluntary muscle contractions  
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neuromuscular   pertaining to the relationship btw an nerve & muscle  
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antagonistic   working in opposition to each other - muscles are antagonistic pairs  
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contraction   tightening of a muscle, becomes shorter and thicker causing belly (center) to enlarge  
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relaxation   occurs when muscle returns to its original form, becomes longer and thinner, belly no longer enlarged  
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abduction   movement of a limb away from the midline of the body  
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abductor muscle   moves a body part away from the midline  
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adduction   movement of a limb toward the midline of the body  
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adductor muscle   moves body part toward midline  
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flexion   decreasing the angle btw 2 bones by bending a limb at a joint  
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extension   increasing the angle btw 2 bones or the straightening out of a limb  
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extensor muscle   straightens limb at a joint  
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hyperextension   extreme overextension of a limb or body part beyond its normal limit.  
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elevation   act of raising or lifting a body part  
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levator anguli oris   muscles of the face that raise the corners of the mouth into a smile  
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levator muscle   muscle that raises body part  
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depressor anguli oris   lowers corners of mouth to a frown  
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depressor muscle   lowers body part  
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rotation   circular movement around an axis such as shoulder joint  
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axis   imaginary line that runs lengthwise through the center of the body, & rotation turns a bone on its own axis  
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circumduction   circular movement at far end of limb.  
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rotator muscle   turns a body part on its axis  
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rotator cuff   group of muscles & their tendons that hold the head of the humerous securely in place as it rotates w/in shoulder joint  
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supination   act of rotating the arm or leg so that palm of hand or sole of foot is turned forward or upward.  
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pronation   act of rotating arm or leg so that the palm of the hand or sole of the foot is turned downward or backward  
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dorsiflexion   movement that bends food upward at ankle, decreases angle  
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plantar flexion   movement that bends foot downward at ankle, increasing angle  
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plantar   pertaining to the sole of the foot  
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superficial muscles   located near the surface, just under skin  
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origin   where muscle begins, located nearest midline of body or on a less movable part of skeleton.  
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insertion   where the muscle ends by attaching to a bone or tendon, more movable attachment  
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sternocleidomastoid muscle   helps bend neck and rotate head. Named for 2 points of origin: stern/o breastbone, cleid/o collar bone. Mastoid muscle to mastoid process  
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cleid/o   collar bone  
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mastoid process   part of temporal bone that is located just behind ear  
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flexor carpi muscles   make flexion of the wrist possible  
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extensor carpi muscles   make extension of the wrist possible  
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carpi   wrist or wrist bones  
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pectoralis major   thick, fan-shaped muscle situated on the anterior chest wall  
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pectoral   relating to the chest  
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lateralis   toward the side  
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vastus lateralis   large muscle toward the outer side of the leg.  
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vastus   Latin = huge  
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medialis   toward the midline  
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vastus medialis   muscle toward the midline of the leg, part of quadriceps that flex & extend leg at knee  
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oblique   slanted or at an angle  
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rectus   straight alignment w/ vertical axis of the body.  
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sphincter   ring-like muscle that tightly constricts the opening of a passageway.  
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transverse   in a crosswise direction  
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biceps brachii   aka biceps, formed from two division  
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triceps brachii   aka triceps, formed from 3 divisions  
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gluteus maximus   largest muscle of buttock, great or large  
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deltoid muscle   located on shoulder, shaped like inverted triangle, Greek delta symbol  
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hamstring group   back of upper leg, knee flexion and hip extension: biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus muscles  
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frontalis muscle   aka occipitofrontalis, muscle in forehead that raises & lowers eyebrows  
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temporalis muscle   muscle moves the lower jaw up and back to close mouth  
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masseter muscle   one of the strongest in body, moves lower jaw up to close mouth when chewing  
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pectoralis major   in men, makes up bulk of chest muscles & in women lies under breast  
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external oblique muscles   flex and rotate the vertebral column, flex torso & compress the abdomen.  
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internal oblique muscles   flex the spine, support the abdominal contents, help breathe, & rotate spine  
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rectus abdominus   helps flex the trunk, assists in breathing, supports spine  
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transverse abdominis   located on the side of the abdomen. Core muscle that is engaged when a person laughs or coughs  
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deltoid   forms muscular cap of shoulder  
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trapezius   muscle moves the head and shoulder blade  
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biceps brachii   located in anterior upper arm, flexes elbow  
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triceps brachii   located in posterior upper arm, extends elbow  
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rectus femoris   extends leg @ knee  
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quadriceps femoris   4 muscles including: vastus lateralis & vastis medialis, which flex & extend the leg at the knee  
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hamstring group   involved in knee flexion & hip extension  
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gastrocnemius   calf muscle that flexes the knee & bends the foot downward. Latin: stomach of the leg, from bulge  
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exercise physiologist   specialist who works under physician to develop, implement, & coordinate exercise programs & administer fitness tests  
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neurologist   physician who specializes in treating causes of paralysis & similar muscular disorders  
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occupational therapist   OT, helps enable patients to participate in activities of daily life , including self-care, education ,work, social  
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physiatrist   physician who specializes in physical medicine & rehab w/ focus on restoring function.  
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rehabilitation   restoration, following disease, illness, or injury, of the ability to function in a normal or near-normal manner  
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physical therapist   PT, provides treatment to prevent disability or restore function through use of exercise, heat, massage, or other techniques  
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sports medicine physician   specializes in treating sports-related injuries of bones, joints, muscles  
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fasciitis   inflammation of a fascia  
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fibromyalgia   debilitating chronic condition characterized by fatigue,; diffuse or specific muscle, joint, or bone pain  
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debilitating   condition causing weakness  
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tenosynovitis   inflammation of the sheath surrounding a tendon  
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tendinitis   or tendonitis, inflammation of the tendons caused by excessive or unusual use of joint  
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chronic fatigue syndrome   CFS, disorder of unknown cause that affects many body systems, symptoms similar to fibromyalgia & may be related  
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myaligic encephalomeylitis   aka chronic fatigue syndrome  
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adhesion   band of fibrous tissue that holds structures together abnormally. Can form in muscles or internal organs from injury or surgery  
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atrophy   weakness or wearing away of body tissues & structures. Can be from pathology or by disuse of muscle over long period  
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myalgia   tenderness or pain in muscles  
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myocele   herniation (protrusion) of muscle substance through a tear in the fascia surrounding it  
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hernia   protrusion of a part of a structure through the tissues normally containing it  
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myolysis   degeneration of muscle tissue  
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degeneration   deterioration or breaking down  
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deterioration   process of becoming worse  
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myorrhexis   rupture or tearing of a muscle  
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polymyositis   muscle disease characterized by simultaneous inflammation and weakening of voluntary muscles in many parts of body.  
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rhabdomyolysis   serious syndrome that can result from a direct or indirect muscle injury  
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sarcopenia   loss of muscle mass, strength, & function that come w/ aging. Can be slowed/ improved w/ fitness but not stopped  
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muscle tone   state of balanced muscle tension that makes normal posture, coordination, & movement possible  
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atonic   lacking normal muscle tone or strength  
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dystonia   condition of abnormal muscle tone that causes the impairment of voluntary muscle movement  
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hypotonia   condition in which there is diminished tone of the skeletal muscles  
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ataxia   lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement, often shaky and unsteady, likely abnormal activity in cerebellum  
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contracture   permanent tightening of fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments, or skin that occurs when normally elastic connective tissues are replaced w/ nonelastic. Scarring or lack of activity  
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intermittent claudication   pain in leg muscles that occur during exercise & relieved by rest. Poor circulation  
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intermittent   coming and going at intervals  
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claudication   limping  
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spasm   any sudden, involuntary contraction of one or more muscles.  
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tic   repeated spasm, often involving eyelids or face. Difficult or impossible to control  
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myoclonus   quick, involuntary jerking of a muscle or groups of muscles. might happen when falling asleep as jerks, shakes, spasms  
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singultus   aka hiccups, myoclonus of the diaphram that causes sound of hiccups w/ each spasm  
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cramp   aka charley horse, painful localized muscle spasm often named for its cause, menstrual cramps or writer's cramp  
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torticollis   aka wryneck, stiff neck due to spasmodic contraction of neck muscles that pull head toward the affected side.  
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bradykinesia   extreme slowness in movement - symptom of Parkinson's disease  
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dyskinesia   distortion or impairment of voluntary movement resulting in fragmented or jerky motions  
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hyperkinesia   aka hyperactivity, abnormally increased muscle function or activity  
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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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myasthenia   muscle weakness  
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gravis   Latin: grave, serious  
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muscular dystrophy   group of more than 30 genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness & degeneration of skeletal muscles that control movement, w/o affecting nervous system  
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Duchenne muscular dystrophy   DMD, most common form of MD in children. Primarily affects boys starting 3-5 and progresses so can't walk by 12  
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Becker muscular dystrophy   BMD similar, but less severe than DMD  
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repetitive stress disorder   aka repetitive motion disorders, variety of muscular conditions that result from repeated motions performed normally.  
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compartment syndrome   involves compression of nerves & blood vessels due to swelling w/in the "compartment". Caused by trauma, tight bandages, repetitive activities  
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"compartment"   enclosed space created by the fascia that separates groups of muscles  
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overuse injuries   minor tissue injuries that have not been given time to heal  
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overuse tendinitis   aka overuse tendinosis, inflammation of tendons caused by excessive or unusual use of a joint  
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stress fractures   usually overuse injuries  
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myofascial pain syndrome   chronic pain disorder that affects muscles & fascia throughout body.  
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trigger points   tender areas that most commonly develop where the fascia comes into contact w/ a muscle  
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referred pain   pain that originates in one area but felt in another  
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impingement syndrome   occurs when inflamed & swollen tendons are caught in the narrow space btw the bones w/in the shoulder joint  
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rotator cuff tendinitis   aka tennis shoulder, pitcher's shoulder, inflammation of the tendons of the rotator cuff  
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ruptured rotator cuff   when rotator cuff tendinitis is left untreated or if overuse continues. Irritated tendon weakens and tears  
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carpal tunnel syndrome   symptoms occur when the tendons that pass through the carpal tunnel are chronically overused & become inflamed & swollen  
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carpal tunnel   narrow, bony passage under the carpal ligament that is located just below inner surface of the wrist. Median nerve & tendons that bend fingers pass through this tunnel  
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carpal tunnel release   surgical enlargement of the carpal tunnel or cutting of carpal ligament to relieve pressure on tendons & nerves  
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ganglion cyst   harmless, fluid-filled swelling that occurs most commonly on the outer surface of the wrist.  
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epicondylitis   inflammation of the tissues surrounding the elbow  
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condyle   round prominence at end of a bone  
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lateral epicondylitis   aka tennis elbow, characterized by pain on outer side of forearm  
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medial epicondylitis   aka golfer's elbow, characterized by pain on the palm-side of the forearm  
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heel spur   calcium deposit in the plantar fascia near its attachment to the calcaneus (heel) bone.  
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plantar fasciitis   an inflammation of the plantar fascia on the sole of the foot. Causes foot or heel pain when walking/ running.  
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sprain   injury to a joint, such as ankle, knee, or wrist, which usually occurs when ligament is wrenched or torn  
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strain   injury to the body of the muscle or to the attachment of a tendon. Associated w/ overuse injuries that involve a stretched or torn muscle or tendon attachment  
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shin splint   painful condition caused by the tibialis anterior muscle tearing away from the tibia (shin bone)  
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where can shin splints occur?   anterolateral (front and side) muscles or posteromedial (back & middle) muscles of the lower leg.  
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hamstring injury   can be a strain or tear on any of the 3 hamstring muscles that straighten the hip and bend the knee.  
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Achilles tendinitis   painful inflammation of the Achilles tendon caused by excessive stress on that tendon  
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spinal cord injury   SCI, determined by level of injury - the higher, the greater are of body affected  
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incomplete injury   SCI: person has some function below the level of the injury, even though the function isn't normal  
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complete injury   SCI: complete loss of sensation & muscle control below the level of the injury  
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paralysis   loss of sensation & voluntary muscle movements in a muscle through disease or injury to its nerve supply. Temp or perm  
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myoparesis   weakness or slight muscular paralysis  
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hemiparesis   slight paralysis or weakness affecting one side of body  
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hemiplegia   total paralysis affecting only one side of the body - likely from stroke or brain damage  
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hemiplegic   a person affected w/ hemiplegia  
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paraplegia   paralysis of both legs & lower part of body  
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paraplegic   person affected w/ paraplegia  
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quadriplegia   paralysis of all four extremities  
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quadriplegic   person affected w/ quadriplegia  
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deep tendon reflexes   DTRs, tested w/ reflex hammer that is used to strike a tendon. No or abnormal response = disruption of nerve supply to muscles  
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reflex   involuntary response to a stimulus  
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range-of-motion testing   ROM, diagnostic procedure to evaluate joint mobility & muscle strength. ROM exercises increase mobility/ strength  
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electromyography   EMG, diagnostic test that measures electrical activity w/in muscle fibers in response to nerve stimulation  
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electromyogram   record from electromyography  
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muscle biopsy   removal of a plug of tissue for examination, biopsy needle.  
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antispasmodic   aka anticholinergic, administered to suppress smooth muscle contractions of stomach, intestine, bladder  
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atropine   antispasmodic that can be administered preoperatively to relax smooth muscles during surgery  
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skeletal muscle relaxant   administered to relax certain muscles & to relieve stiffness, pain, & discomfort caused by strains, sprains, or other muscle injuries  
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neuromuscular blocker   aka neuromuscular blocking agent, drug that causes temp paralysis by blocking transmission of nerve stimuli to muscles  
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adjunct   in addition to  
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ergonomics   study of the human factors that affect the design & operation of tools & the work environment.  
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myofascial release   specialized soft-tissue manipulation technique used to ease pain of certain conditions.  
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occupational therapy   OT, consists of activities to promote recovery & rehab to assist patients in performing daily activities  
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ADL   activities of daily living  
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physical therapy   PT, treatment to prevent disability or restore function through use of exercise, heat, massage, or other techniques  
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therapeutic ultrasound   high-frequency sound waves to treat muscle injuries by generating heat deep w/in muscle  
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transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation   TENS, device that delivers electrical impulses through the skin, which cause changes in muscles.  
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RICE   most common first aid treatment of muscular injuries. Rest, Ice, Compression, & Elevation.  
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fasciotomy   surgical incision through fascia to relieve tension or pressure  
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fascioplasty   surgical repair of fascia  
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tenodesis   surgical suturing of the end of a tendon to a bone  
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tenolysis   release of a tendon from adhesions  
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tenorrphaphy   surgical suturing together of the divided ends of a tendon  
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tenotomy   a surgical incision into a tendon  
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ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle tenotomy   PNT, used to treat chronic tendon pain by using ultrasound-guided needle insertions to stimulate scar tissue healing.  
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platelet-rich plasma therapy   can be used in conjunction w/ PNT, some of patient's blood is injected into scar tissue to promote increased blood flow/ healing  
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myorrhaphy   surgical suturing of a muscle  
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myotomy   surgical incision into a muscle  
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CTS   Carpal tunnel syndrome  
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CFS   chronic fatigue syndrome  
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EMG   electromyography  
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hemi   hemiplegia  
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IC   intermittent claudication  
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MD   muscular dystrophy  
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MG   myasthenia gravis  
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OT   occupational therapy  
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PM   polymyositis  
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quad   quadriplegia  
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RSD   repetitive stress disorder  
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ROM   range-of-motion testing  
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