chapter 4 muscular system surgical procedures Flashcards
1
Q
surgical cutting of ligament in wrist to relieve nerve pressure caused by carpal tunnel syndrome, which can result from repetitive motion such as typing
A
carpal tunnel release
2
Q
surgical procedure that cuts into fascia
A
fasciotomy
3
Q
surgical procedure to repair a muscle
A
myoplasty
4
Q
to suture a muscle
A
myorrhaphy
5
Q
surgical procedure to repair a tendon
A
tendoplasty
6
Q
surgical procedure that cuts into a tendon
A
tendotomy
7
Q
surgical procedure to stabilize a joint by anchoring down tendons of muscles that move joint
A
tendodesis
8
Q
surgical procedure to repair a tendon
A
tenoplasty
9
Q
to suture a tendon
A
tenorrhaphy
