Part 1 Mini part Flashcards
1
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Atrophy
A
Decrease in the size of a body structure
2
Q
Contractures
A
Permanently contracted state of muscle
3
Q
Flaccidity
A
Decreased muscle tone. Synonym for hypotonicity
4
Q
Foot drop
A
“complication resulting from extended plantar flexion” also known as the inability to lift the front part of the foot when walking which causes it to drag on the ground.
5
Q
Isokinetic exercise
A
Exercise involving muscle contractions with resistance varying at a constant rate
6
Q
Isometric exercise
A
Exercise in which muscle tension occurs without a significant change in muscle length
7
Q
Isotonic exercise
A
Movement in which muscles shorten (contract) and move
8
Q
Paresis
A
Impaired muscle strength or weakness
9
Q
Spasticity
A
Increased muscle tone
10
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Tonus
A
Normal, partially steady state of muscle contraction
