Chapter 4 (Muscles - Assessment) Flashcards
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achondroplasia
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a defect in the formation of cartilage
2
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chondromalacia
A
abnormal softening of the cartilage
3
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costochondritis
A
inflammation of the cartilage of the rib
4
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fasciitis
A
inflammation of the fascia
5
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muscular dystrophy
A
disorder characterized by poor muscle developmen
6
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myoclonus
A
violent muscle contraction
7
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myopathy
A
muscle disease
8
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myasthenia
A
muscle weakness
9
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myofasciitis
A
inflammation of muscle and fascia
10
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myositis
A
muscle inflammation
11
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necrotizing fasciitis
A
inflammation of the fascia, causing death of tissue
12
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polymyositis
A
inflammation of multiple muscles
13
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tardive dyskinesia
A
condition characterized by the loss of muscle control
14
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tendinitis
A
inflammation of the tendon
15
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tendonitis
A
inflammation of the tendon
