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Ch.4 Part 2 Flashcards

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Abduction

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movement of a limb away from the midline of the body

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adduction

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movement of a limb toward the midline of the body

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adhesion

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bands of scar-like tissue that form between two surfaces inside the body and cause them to stick together

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ataxia

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lack of muscle control in voluntary movements

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atonic

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loss of normal muscle strength. Like atonic seizure

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atrophy

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Muscle atrophy is a decrease in muscle mass, often due to extended immobility

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bradykinesia

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slowness of movement, symptom of parkinsons

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carpal tunnel syndrome

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common condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and arm

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chronic fatigue syndrome

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complicated disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that lasts for at least six months and that can’t be fully explained by an underlying medical condition

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circumduction

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orderly combination of shoulder movements so that the hand traces a circle and the arm traces a cone

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contracture

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permanent shortening, producing deformity or distortion

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dorsiflexion

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backward bending and contracting of your hand or foot

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dyskinesia

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nvoluntary movement that you cannot control

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dystonia

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involuntary muscle contractions that cause slow repetitive movements or abnormal postures

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EMG

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Electromyography, measures the electrical activity within muscle fibers in response to nerve stimulation

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epicondylitis

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inflammation of the tissues surrounding his elbow

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ergonomics

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applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely

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exercise physiologist

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specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation

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fasciitis

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inflammation of a fascia

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fibromyalgia

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chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in localized areas.

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ganglion cyst

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A noncancerous lump, often on the tendons or joints of wrists and hands

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heel spur

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A bony growth that develops around the heel bone, often caused by ill-fitting shoes, and sometimes causing pain.

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hemiparesis

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Muscle weakness or partial paralysis on one side of the body that can affect the arms, legs, and facial muscles

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hemiplegia

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condition, caused by a brain injury, that results in a varying degree of weakness, stiffness, another word for hemiparesis

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hernia

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A bulging of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening.

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hyperkinesia

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excessive movement and generally refers to a wide variety of abnormal involuntary movements or dyskinesias

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hypotonia

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abnormal low level of muscle tone

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impingement syndrome

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Shoulder pain caused by connective tissue (a tendon) rubbing on a shoulder blade.

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insertion

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the places where a muscle attaches on bones

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intermittent claudication

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pain you feel when your leg muscles don’t get enough blood while you exercise

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muscular dystrophy

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group of diseases that cause progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass

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myasthenia gravis

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MG, chronic autoimmune disorder in which antibodies destroy the communication between nerves and muscle

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myocele

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Protrusion of muscle substance through a tear in its sheath

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myoclonus

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quick, involuntary muscle jerk, like hiccups

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Myofascial release

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manipulative treatment that attempts to release tension in the fascia due to trauma, posture, or inflammation

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myolysis

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procedure for treating uterine fibroids that involves coagulation (as by electric current) of blood vessels supplying the fibroid with subsequent shrinkage of the fibroid

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myoparesis

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slight muscle paralysis.

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myorrhaphy

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suture of a muscle

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neuromuscular

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Pertaining to both nerves and muscles

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oblique

A

slanting angle

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paraplegia

A

paralysis of the lower body

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physiatrist

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treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons

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plantar fasciitis

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inflammation of the fibrous tissue (plantar fascia) along the bottom of your foot that connects your heel bone to your toes.

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polymyositis

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an uncommon inflammatory disease that causes muscle weakness affecting both sides of your body

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pronation

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Rotation of the forearm and hand so that the palm is down

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quadriplegia

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refers to paralysis from the neck down, including the trunk, legs and arms

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sarcopenia

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loss of skeletal muscle mass and function, typically in older people

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shin splint

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Pain caused by overuse along the shinbone, the large front bone in the lower leg

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singultus

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Hiccups

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sphincter

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annular muscle surrounding and able to contract or close a bodily opening

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sprain

A

stretching or tearing of ligaments

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tenodesis

A

operation of suturing the end of a tendon to a bone

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tenolysis

A

surgery to remove adhesions from a tendon

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tenorrhaphy

A

surgical suture of the divided ends of a tendon

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tenosynovitis

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inflammation of the lining of the sheath that surrounds a tendon

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tenotomy

A

surgical division of a tendon

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torticollis

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aka wryneck, is a twisting of the neck that causes the head to rotate and tilt at an odd angle.

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transverse

A

parallel to the gound

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DTR

A

Deep Tendon Reflexes are tested with a reflex hammer, its involuntary, and if it doesn’t work there may be an issue with nerves in the area

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ROM

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Range-of-motion testing, evaluates joint mobility and muscle strength

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antispasmodic

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aka anticholinergic suppresses smooth muscle contractions of the stomach, intestine, or bladder.

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skeletal muscle relaxant

A

relax certain muscles and to relieve the stiffness, pain, and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, or other muscle injuries

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neuromuscular blocker

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drug that causes temporary paralysis by blocking the transmission of nerve stimuli to the 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 (TMJ) disorders, and carpal tunnel syndrome

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Occupational therapy (OT)

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consists of activities to promote recovery and rehabilitation to assist patients in performing the activities of daily living

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Physical therapy

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treatment to prevent disability or restore function through the use of exercise, heat, massage, or other techniques

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Therapeutic ultrasound

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high-frequency sound waves to treat muscle injuries by generating heat deep within muscle tissue

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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

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uses a device that delivers electrical impulses through the skin, which cause changes in muscles

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Rice

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Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation, first aid for muscle injuries

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fasciotomy

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surgical incision through the fascia to relieve tension or pressure

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Fascioplasty

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surgical repair of a fascia

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tendinosis

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surgical suturing of the end of a tendon to a bone

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Tenolysis

A

release of a tendon from adhesions

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Tenorrhaphy

A

suturing together of the divided ends of a tendon

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Tenotomy

A

surgical incision into a tendon

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Myorrhaphy

A

surgical suturing of a muscle

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myotomy

A

surgical incision into a muscle

78
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ADL

A

activities of daily living

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CTS

A

carpal tunnel syndrome

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CFS

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chronic fatigue syndrome

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EMG

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electromyography

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Hemi

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hemiplegia

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IC

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intermittent claudication

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MD

A

muscular dystrophy

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MG

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myasthenia gravis

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OT

A

occupational therapy, occupational therapist

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PM

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polymyositis

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Quad

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quadriplegia, quadriplegic

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RSD

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repetitive stress disorder

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ADL

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activities of daily living

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