muscle tendons operative and symptomatic terms Flashcards
1
Q
surgery on a muscle
A
myoplasty
2
Q
suturing a torn muscle
A
myorrhaphy
3
Q
stretching a muscle
A
myotasis
4
Q
fixation of a tendon
A
tenodesis
5
Q
surgical repair on a tendon
A
tendoplasty
6
Q
no growth in a muscle
A
atrophy
7
Q
spasm in a muscle
A
cramp
8
Q
excessive movement
A
hyperkinesia
9
Q
less muscle tone
A
hypotonia
10
Q
stiffness
A
rigidity
11
Q
prolonged contraction of one muscle
A
tonic spasm
12
Q
involuntary movement of the muscles
A
tremors