Medical Terms Flashcards
Abduction
Away from (Movement of a limb away from the midline of the body)
Adduction
torward, in the direction of (Movement of a limb towards the midline of the body)
a band of fibrous tissue that holds structures together abnormally
Adhesion
Epicondylitis
swelling of the tendons around the elbow
the study of how to design the environment and job requirements to best suit the human body
Ergonomics
analyze a client’s medical history to determine the best exercise and fitness regimen
Exercise Physiologist
Fasciitis
inflammation of the facia surrounding the muscles
Fibromyalgia
Pain in the muscle tissue (fatigue)
Hernia
Part of the internal organ that bulges though a weak area or tear in the muscle that holds it in place
Innervation
stimulation of a muscle
Myofascial release
soft tissue manipulation technique used to ease pain
Paralysis
the loss of function in some or all parts of the body
the inflammation of the plantar fascia, tissue in the foot used during walking and foot movement
Planar Fasciitis
Pronation
Hands cusp toward the ground/ held out in front of you
sarcopenia
loss of muscle tissue do to the aging process
Sprain
the stretching or tearing of ligaments
Tendinopathy
irritation or degeneration of a tendon in any joint
The tightening of a muscle. As it _________ it becomes shorter
Contraction
Occurs when a muscle returns to its original form. As a muscle ________, it becomes longer
Relaxation
Decreasing the angle between two bones by bending a limb
Flexion
Increasing the angle between two bones by bending
Extension
