Med Term ch4Q. Muscular System Flashcards

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1
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degeneration of muscle tissue

A

myolysis

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2
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painful inflammation of Achilles tendon from excessive stress

A

achilles tendonitis

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3
Q

surgical repair of fascia

A

fascioplasty

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4
Q

biceps

A

formed from 2 muscle division

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5
Q

insertion

A

where muscle ends

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6
Q

origon

A

where muscle begins

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7
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quadriceps

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formed from 4 muscle divisions

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8
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triceps

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formed from 3 muscle division

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9
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study of human factors that affect design and operation of tools and the work environment

A

ergonomics

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10
Q

band of tissue that holds structures together abnormally

A

adhesion

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11
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sudden involuntary contraction

A

spasm

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12
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impingement syndrome

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inflamed and swollen tendons are caught in narrow space between bones in shoulder joint

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13
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surgical division of tendon for relief of deformity caused by abnormal shortening of muscle

A

tenotomy

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14
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abnormal softening of muscle tissue

A

myomalacia

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15
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muscle disease characterized by simultaneous inflammation and wekening of voluntary muscles

A

polymositis

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16
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striated muscles

A

skeletal muscles with striped appearance

17
Q

paralysis of the hear muscles, also known as cardiac arrest

A

cardioplegia

18
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smooth muscles

A

located in walls of internal organs, blood vessels, and ducts leading from glands

19
Q

total paralysis on one side of body

A

hemiplegia

20
Q

pain in tendon, also know as tenalgia

A

tenodynia

21
Q

abnormal muscle tone that causes impairment of voluntary muscle movement

A

dystonia

22
Q

inflammation of tissues surrounding elbow

A

epicondylitis

23
Q

extreme slowness in movement. symptom of Parkinson’s.

A

bradykinesia

24
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pain in leg muscles that occurs during exercise and is relieved by rest

A

intermittent claudication

25
Q

weakness and wasting away caused by disuse

A

atrophy

26
Q

procedure of freeing a tendon from adhesions

A

tenolysis

27
Q

neuromuscular disorder with slow relaxation of muscles after voluntary contraction

A

myotonia

28
Q

soft tissue manipulation used to ease pain in conditions like fibromyalgia

A

myofascial release

29
Q

bend foot upward at ankle

A

dorsiflexion

30
Q

ganglion cyst

A

swelling that often appears on or around joints and tendons in the hand or foot.

31
Q

to move away from midline

A

abduction

32
Q

antispasmodic

A

suppress smooth muscle contractions of stomach, intestine, or bladder

33
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physiatrist

A

rehabilitation physicians, are nerve, muscle, and bone experts who treat injuries or illnesses that affect how you move