Muscular System #4 Flashcards
Strain
A tear in a muscle or tendon
Sprain
The twisting of a joint, producing a stretching or laceration of ligaments
Muscular Spasm
Sustained muscle contractions
Myalgia
An anatomical term that means muscular pain
Fibromyalgia
The medical term that describes chronic muscle pain. Signs and Symptoms include pain, fatigue, anxiety, sleep problems, headaches, numbness, and/or tingling of extremities
Hernia
A protrusion of a part of an organ through an abnormal opening
Abdominal Hernia
Medical Term that describes an abnormal protrusion of an organ, or part of an organ through the abdominal wall
Hiatal Hernia
A disorder that occurs when the stomach pushes through the diaphragm
Sports Hernia/Inguinal Hernia
The anatomical term for a hernia located in the groin
Flatfeet (Talipes)
The anatomical name for the weakening of the leg muscles that support the arch of the foot
Tetanus
The spasm of voluntary muscles and convulsions caused by toxins from tetanus bacillus (Clostridium Tentani).
Torticollis (Wry neck)
A contracted state of the neck muscles producing an unnatural position of the head; also called Wryneck
Muscular Dystrophy
The name of the muscle disease in which the muscle cells deteriorate
Myasthenia Gravis
A disease that causes abnormal weakness and eventual paralysis of the muscles
Tennis Elbow
Inflammation of the tendon that connects the arm muscles to the elbow
Shin Splints
The anatomical name for an injury to the muscle-tendon in the front of the shins
Rotator Cuff Injury
The name of the disorder that causes inflammation of a group of tendons that fuse together and surround the shoulder joint
Cryotherapy
Type of modality used for reduction of inflammation, pain control, and to reduce spasticity
Thermotherapy
Type of modality used only when the inflammation has subsided. It helps reduce pain, promote healing, increase ROM, and helps with muscle relaxation
Whirlpool
This type of modality is a form of superficial heating that uses agitated, heated water to help reduce pain and increase ROM
Hydrocollator Packs
Type of modality that uses moist hot packs for superficial heating
Radiation
Type of energy transmission in which heat is transferred through space
Convection
Type of energy transmission in which heat is transferred through movement of fluid and gases
Conversion
Type of energy transmission in which heat is generated from another source (electrical, sound)
