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Muscular Mrs D

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abduction   the movement of a limb or other part away from the midline of the body, or from another part.  
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achilles tendinitis   the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone. Achilles tendinitis most commonly occurs in runners who have suddenly increased the intensity or duration of their runs.  
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adduction   is the movement of a body part toward the body's midline  
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adhesion   an abnormal union of membranous surfaces due to inflammation or injury.  
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anticholinergic drug   agent is a substance that blocks the neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the central and the peripheral nervous system.  
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ataxia   the loss of full control of bodily movements.  
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atonic   lacking muscular tone.  
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atrophy   (of body tissue or an organ) waste away, typically due to the degeneration of cells, or become vestigial during evolution.  
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atrophine   a poisonous compound found in deadly nightshade and related plants. It is used in medicine as a muscle relaxant, e.g., in dilating the pupil of the eye.  
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Becker's muscular dystophy   is one of nine types of muscular dystrophy, a group of genetic, degenerative diseases primarily affecting voluntary muscles.  
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bradykinesia   Slow movement. Bradykinesia is often associated with an impaired ability to adjust the body's position  
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cardioplegia   is intentional and temporary cessation of cardiac activity, primarily for cardiac surgery.  
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carpal tunnel syndrome   a painful condition of the hand and fingers caused by compression of a major nerve where it passes over the carpal bones through a passage at the front of the wrist, alongside the flexor tendons of the hand  
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cervical radiculopathy   is a problem that results when a nerve in the neck is irritated as it leaves the spinal canal. This condition usually occurs when a nerve root is being pinched by a herniated disc or a bone spur.  
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circumduction   movement of a limb or extremity so that the distal end describes a circle while the proximal end remains fixed.  
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claudication   Limping a condition in which cramping pain in the leg is induced by exercise, typically caused by obstruction of the arteries.  
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contracture   a condition of shortening and hardening of muscles, tendons, or other tissue, often leading to deformity and rigidity of joints.  
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dorsiflexion   flexion in a dorsal direction; especially : flexion of the foot in an upward direction—compare plantar flexion.  
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duchenn's muscular dystrophy   a severe form of muscular dystrophy caused by a genetic defect and usually affecting boys.  
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dyskinesia   abnormality or impairment of voluntary movement.  
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dystaxia   lack of muscular coordination resulting in shaky limb movements and unsteady gait.  
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dystonia   a state of abnormal muscle tone resulting in muscular spasm and abnormal posture, typically due to neurological disease or a side effect of drug therapy.  
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electromyography   the recording of the electrical activity of muscle tissue, or its representation as a visual display or audible signal, using electrodes attached to the skin or inserted into the muscle.  
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electroneuromyography   Electromyography in which the peripheral nerves to the muscle under study are stimulated with electric current.  
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epicondylitis   a painful inflammation of tendons surrounding an epicondyle.  
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ergonomics   the study of people's efficiency in their working environment.  
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fasciitis   inflammation of the fascia of a muscle or organ.  
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fascioplasty   Plastic surgery on a fascia  
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fasciotomy   is a surgical procedure where the fascia is cut to relieve tension or pressure commonly to treat the resulting loss of circulation to an area of tissue or muscle.  
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fibromyalgia syndrome   is a common and chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, diffuse tenderness, and a number of other symptoms.  
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hemiparesis   another term for hemiplegia.  
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hemiplegia   paralysis of one side of the body.  
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hyperkinesia   muscle spasm.  
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hypokinesia   refers to decreased bodily movement.  
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impingement syndrome   is a clinical syndrome which occurs when the tendons of the rotator cuff muscles become irritated and inflamed as they pass through the subacromial space, the passage beneath the acromion  
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kinesiology   the study of the mechanics of body movements.  
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muscular dystophy   a hereditary condition marked by progressive weakening and wasting of the muscles.  
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myalgia   pain in a muscle or group of muscles.  
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myasthenia   a condition causing abnormal weakness of certain muscles.  
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myasthenia   a condition causing abnormal weakness of certain muscles.  
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myectomy   is a surgical procedure performed to reduce the muscle thickening that occurs in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).  
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myocele   Protrusion of muscle substance through a tear in its sheath  
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myoclonus   spasmodic jerky contraction of groups of muscles.  
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myofascial   pain refers to pain caused by muscular irritation.  
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myolysis   Dissolution or liquefaction of muscular tissue, frequently preceded by degenerative changes such as infiltration of fat, atrophy, and fatty degeneration.  
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myotonia   inability to relax voluntary muscle after vigorous effort.  
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oblique   a muscle neither parallel nor perpendicular to the long axis of a body or limb.  
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paraplegia   paralysis of the legs and lower body, typically caused by spinal injury or disease.  
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polymyositis   is a type of chronic inflammation of the muscles (inflammatory myopathy) related to dermatomyositis and inclusion body myositis  
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pronation   rotation of the hand and forearm so that the palm faces backwards or downwards  
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quadriplegia   paralysis of all four limbs; tetraplegia.  
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rectus   any of several straight structures, in particular.  
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singultus   is a spasmodic affection of the diaphragm  
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spasmodic torticollis   is a painful condition in which your neck muscles contract involuntarily, causing your head to twist or turn to one side  
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sphincter   a ring of muscle surrounding and serving to guard or close an opening or tube, such as the anus or the openings of the stomach.  
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supination   turn or hold (a hand, foot, or limb) so that the palm or sole is facing upward or outward  
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tardive dyskinesia   a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary movements of the face and jaw.  
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tenalgia   Pain in a tendon  
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tendinitis   inflammation of a tendon, most commonly from overuse but also from infection or rheumatic disease.  
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tendonitis   inflammation of a tendon, most commonly from overuse but also from infection or rheumatic disease.  
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tenectomy   The surgical resection of part of a tendon  
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tenodesis   grasp and release is an orthopedic observation of a passive hand grasp and release mechanism, effected by wrist extension or flexion, respectively  
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tenolysis   is surgery to release a tendon affected by adhesions  
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tenonectomy   excision of part of a tendon to shorten it.  
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tenoplasty   surgical repair of a ruptured or severed tendon  
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tenorrhaphy   The surgical suture of the divided ends of a tendon. Also called tendinosuture, tenosuture.  
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tenotomy   the surgical cutting of a tendon, especially as a remedy for club foot.  
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