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
Epicondylitis
Inflammation of the tissues surrounding the elbow
Ergonomics
The study of the human factors that affect the design and operation of tools and the work environment
Exercise physiologist
A specialist who works under the supervision of a physician to develop, implement, and coordinate exercise programs, and administer medical tests to promote physical fitness
Fasciitis
Inflammation of a fascia
Fibromyalgia syndrome
A debilitating chronic condition characterized by fatigue; diffuse or specific muscle, joint, or bone pain; and a wide range of other symptoms
Ganglion cyst
A harmless fluidfilled swelling that occurs most commonly on the outer surface of the wrist
Heel spur
A calcium deposit in the plantar fascia near its attachment to the calcaneus (heel) bone that can be one of the causes of plantar fasciitis
