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Med Term Chapter 4

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Term
Definition
contracture   A/An ________ develops when normally elastic connective tissues are replaced with nonelastic fibrous tissues.  
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tenorrhaphy   The surgical suturing of a divided tendon is known as a/an _______.  
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heel spur   A calcium deposit in the plantar fascia near its attachment to the heel bone is known as a/an ______.  
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hypotonia   The medical term _________ means diminished tone of the skeletal muscles.  
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Carpal tunnel   ______________ syndrome occurs when the tendons of the wrist become inflamed and swollen.  
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oblique   The term _________ means slanted or at an angle.  
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ataxia   The term _______ means the lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement.  
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tenolysis   The medical term meaning the release of a tendon from adhesions is ________.  
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physiatrist   A/An ____ is a physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation.  
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hernia   The protrusion of a part of a structure through the tissue normally containing it is known as a _______.  
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Fibromyalgia   __________ is a debilitating condition characterized by fatigue, muscle, joint, or bone pain.  
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singultus   The medical term for the condition commonly known as hiccups is _______.  
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neuromuscular   The medical term ___________ means pertaining to the relationship between a nerve and a muscle.  
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sprain   A/An _________ is an injury to a joint that usually involves a stretched or torn ligament.  
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origin   The ________ is where the muscle begins, and is located nearest the midline of the body, or on a less movable part of the skeleton.  
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sarcopenia   The age-related reduction in skeletal muscle mass in older adults is known as __________.  
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Myasthenia gravis   __________ is a chronic autoimmune disease that produces serious weakness of the voluntary muscles.  
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Electromyography   __________ is a diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity within muscle fibers in response to nerve stimulation.  
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ganglion   A/An _________ cyst is a harmless, fluid-filled swelling that occurs on the outer surface of the wrist.  
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polymyositis   The disease characterized by inflammation and weakening of voluntary muscles in many parts of the body is known as _______.  
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physiologist   An exercise ____________________ develops, implements, and coordinates exercise programs to promote physical fitness.  
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myoclonus   The quick, involuntary jerking of a muscle or group of muscles is known as _________.  
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Chronic fatigue   ____________________ syndrome is a debilitating disorder characterized by profound fatigue that is not improved by bed rest.  
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epicondylitis   Inflammation of the tissues surrounding the elbow is known as __________.  
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Torticollis   ___________ is a stiff neck due to spasmodic contraction of the neck muscles that pull the head toward the affected side.  
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ergonomics   The study of human factors that affect the design and operation of tools and the work environment is known as __________.  
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claudication   Intermittent ___________ is pain in the leg muscles that occurs during exercise due to poor circulation and is relieved by rest.  
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myocele   A/An ________ is the protrusion of a muscle through a tear in fascia surrounding it.  
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tenodesis   The surgical suturing of the end of a tendon to the bone is known as ___________.  
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fasciitis   Plantar ____________________ is an inflammation of the plantar fascia.  
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tentomy   A surgical incision into a tendon is known as ________.  
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Impingement   _____________ syndrome occurs when inflamed and swollen tendons are caught in the narrow space between the bones of the shoulder joint.  
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Muscular dystrophy   ___________ causes muscle weakness and degeneration without affecting the nervous system.  
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tenosynovitis   Inflammation of the sheath surrounding a tendon is known as __________.  
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myorrhaphy   The surgical suturing of a muscle is known as ____________________.  
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shin splint   A/An ____________________ is a painful condition caused by the muscle tearing away from the shin bone.  
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insertion   The point where the muscle ends by attaching to a bone or tendon is known as the _______.  
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sphincter   A/An __________ is a ring-like muscle that tightly constricts the opening of a passageway.  
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paralysis   The loss of sensation and voluntary muscle movements in a muscle is known as ________.  
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Myofascial   ____________________ release is a specialized soft-tissue manipulation technique used to ease the pain of conditions such as fibromyalgia.  
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range-of-motion testing   A diagnostic procedure to evaluate joint mobility and muscle strength is known as ____________.  
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flexion   The term _________ means to bend a limb at the joint.  
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plantar flexion   The term __________ means to bend the foot downward at the ankle.  
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triceps brachii   Which of these muscles is formed from three divisions?  
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myocardial   What type of muscle tissue forms the muscular wall of the heart?  
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elevation   Which term describes the act of raising the corners of the mouth into a smile?  
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fascioplasty   A __________ is the surgical repair of a fascia.  
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tendon   A ________ is a narrow band of nonelastic, dense, fibrous connective tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone.  
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Muscle innervation   _____________ is the stimulation of a muscle by an impulse transmitted by a motor nerve.  
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neurologist   A physician who specializes in treating the causes of paralysis and similar muscular disorders is known as a/an ___________.  
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therapeutic ultrasound   A treatment that utilizes high-frequency sound waves to treat muscle injuries is known as _______________.  
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strain   an injury to the body of the muscle or to the attachment of a tendon is an/a __________.  
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compartment syndrome   A syndrome involving the compression of a nerves and blood vessels due to swelling within the enclosed space created by the fascia that separate groups of muscles is known as _____________.  
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antispasmodic   This medication is also known as an anticholinergic.  
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hamstring injury   A strain or tear on any of the muscles that straighten the hip and bend the knee is known as a/an ____________.  
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spasm   A __________ is a sudden, involuntary contraction of one or more muscles.  
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Tendinitis   ____________ is inflammation of the tendons caused by excessive or unusual use of the joint.  
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lateralis   The term _____ in a muscle name means toward the side.  
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compartment syndrome   Which condition is commonly treated with a fasciotomy to relieve pressure?  
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hyperextension   The overexertion of a limb or body part beyond its normal limit is known as ____________.  
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muscle tone   The state of balanced muscle tension that makes normal movement possible is known as _____________.  
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fasciotomy   A _____ is a surgical incision through the fascia to relieve tension or pressure.  
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muscle biopsy   The removal of a plug of tissue for examination is called _______.  
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myalgia   The medical term for tenderness or pain in the muscles is __________.  
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cramp   A ___________ is a painful localized muscle spasm named for its cause.  
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