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Module 9-Muscular System Flashcards

1
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combining form meaning “muscle”

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My(o)-

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2
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combining form meaning “smooth”

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Lei(o)-

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3
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combining form meaning “flesh”

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Creat-

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4
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combining form meaning “striated”

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Rhabd(o)-

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5
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root word meaning “motion”

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Kine

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6
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combining form meaning “strength”

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Sthen

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7
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refers to the reduction in size or the shortening of a muscle

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Contraction

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8
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occurs when there is a reduction of tension and thus a return to the size of the resting muscle

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Relaxation

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9
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movement of the body in which the muscles work together with order

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Coordination

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10
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ability of a muscle to hold a partial steady contraction which gives the muscle firmness; normal degree of tension in muscle

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Tone

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11
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condition in which there is a lack of strength; weakness

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Asthenia

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12
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exercise of muscles that results in beautiful strength

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Calisthenics

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13
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series of rapidly repeated muscular contractions

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Clonic spasm

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14
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alternating muscular contraction and relaxation in rapid succession when a muscle is passively stretched

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Clonus

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15
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shortening of muscular tissue

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Contracture

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16
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prolonged spasmodic muscular contractions

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Cramp

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17
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visible muscular action of a small bundle of muscles

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Fasciculation

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18
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condition characterized by excessive movement

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Hyperkinesia

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19
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condition characterized by decreased muscle tone

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Hypotonia

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20
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muscle pain

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Myalgia

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21
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condition in which there is stiffness and inflexibility

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Rigidity

22
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condition in which there is hardness of a muscle

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Rigor

23
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sudden violent muscle contraction

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Spasm

24
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prolonged excessive contraction

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Tonic spasm

25
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trembling or quivering of muscles

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Tremor

26
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condition in which the neck is twisted. Also referred to as “wryneck”

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Torticollis

27
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condition of fibrous tissue and muscles in which there is pain

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Fibromyalgia

28
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inflammation of the muscle and fibrous tissue

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Fibromyositis

29
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paralysis of one half of the body, either the right or left side

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Hemiplegia

30
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muscle weakness of a very grave type

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Myasthenia gravis

31
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condition of muscle in which there is a lack of nourishment and the muscle shrinks

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Muscle atrophy

32
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condition of muscle in which there is weakening, degeneration, or abnormal nourishment and growth of muscle

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Muscle dystrophy

33
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paralysis of the lower extremities

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Paraplegia

34
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breakdown of the muscle around a part, this an inability to use the part

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Paralysis

35
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flat foot

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Pes planus

36
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inflammation of many muscles

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Polymyositis

37
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condition in which there is a breakdown of a striated muscle

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Rhabdomyolysis

38
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injection into a muscle of a therapeutic dose of botulism toxin to paralyze the muscle that is contracting and causing spasm in a body part

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Botox injection

39
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cutting into the fascia surrounding a muscle, usually done to relieve the pressure from swelling of a muscle in the enclosed fascia

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Fasciotomy

40
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removal of a muscle or part of a muscle

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Myectomy

41
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removal of a muscle tumor

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Myomectomy

42
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removal of the nerves of a specific muscle group

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Myoneurectomy

43
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plastic surgery on a muscle, usually done to repair the muscle tissue or to use the muscle part as a transplant to other parts of the body

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Myoplasty

44
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repair of a muscle by suturing

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Myorrhaphy

45
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incision into a muscle

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Myotomy

46
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application of physical force to a body part, usually to improve the functioning of the upper extremities and improve the individual’s ability to carry out activities of daily living

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Occupational therapy

47
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science of applying external devices to straighten a body part or to realign it to a more functional position

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Orthotics

48
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application of physical force to a body part, usually to improve the functioning of the lower extremities for ambulating

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Physical therapy

49
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treatment of muscle weakness by physical methods such as massage, heat, cold, or exercise

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Physiotherapy

50
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application of a pulling force to stretch a contracted muscle, and indirectly to keep a fractured bone in alignment by controlling the direction and force of muscle contractions

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Traction

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