Med Term Chapter Four Flashcards
Adduction
The movement of a limb (arm or leg) toward the midline of the body
Abduction
The movement of a limb (arm or leg) away from the midline of the body
adhesion
A band of fibrous tissue that holds structures together abnormally
Ataxia
The lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement
Atonic
Lacking normal muscle tone or strength
Atrophy
Weakness or wearing away of body tissues and structures
Bradykinesia
Extreme slowness in movement
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Symptoms occur when the tendons that pass through the carpal tunnel are chronically overused and become inflamed and swollen
Chronic fatigue syndrome
A disorder of unknown cause that affects many body systems
Circumduction
The circular movement at the far end of a limb
Contracture
The permanent tightening of fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments, or skin that occurs when normally elastic connective tissues are replaced with nonelastic fibrous tissues
Dorsiflexion
The movement that bends the foot upward at the ankle
Diskinesia
The distortion or impairment of voluntary movement such as a tic or spasm
Dystonia
A condition of abnormal muscle tone that causes the impairment of voluntary muscle movement.
Electromyography
A diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity within muscle fibers in response to nerve stimulation
