Intro to musculoskelatal Flashcards
1
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Myopathy
A
Muscular disease. Muscle fibers do not function. Muscle weakness and fatigue. Normal sensation and reflexes until significant atrophy. Painless.
2
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Neuropathy
A
Damage to nerves caused by trauma, disease or systemic illness
3
Q
Polyneuropathy
A
Neuropathy with multiple involved nerves. Symptoms symmetrical. Begin with sensory loss in longest nerves.
4
Q
Fracture
A
Broken bone
5
Q
Sprain
A
Trauma to LIGAMENTS.
6
Q
Strain
A
Excessive stretch or forceful contraction of muscle or tendon results in injury.
7
Q
Dislocation
A
Separation of contact between two bones of a joint
8
Q
Subluxation
A
Partial dislocation
9
Q
Tendon
A
Muscle to bone
10
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Ligament
A
Bone to Bone
