Pathology Bones Flashcards
1
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Fibromyalgia
A
Widespread aching and pain in the muscles and soft tissue
2
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Muscular dystrophy
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Hereditary disorder causing progressive muscle weakness
3
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Repetitive motion disorder
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Group of chronic disorders resulting from repetitive movements for prolonged periods of time
4
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Carpal tunnel syndrome
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Compression of the median nerve as it comes through the carpals
5
Q
Lateral epicondylitis
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Inflammation of the lateral elbow caused by extreme gripping
6
Q
Rotator cuff injury
A
Injury of the shoulder muscles
7
Q
Ganglion cyst
A
Cyst that forms on a tendon sheath, usually on the wrist
8
Q
Atrophy
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Wasting away of muscle tone from lack of use or disease
9
Q
Contracture
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The abnormal shortening of a muscle
10
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Hypertrophy
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Increase in muscle bulk
11
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Spasm
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Sudden involuntary muscle contraction
