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Med Term 5 & 6
WVU Med terms ch 5 & 6
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09/19/2010

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amphiarthrosis
Definition
joint with little movement
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appendicular
Definition
having to do with something attached
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axial
Definition
straight line through a physical body
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brachial
Definition
having to do with an arm
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bursa
Definition
sac-like connective structure found in some joints; protects moving parts from friction
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calcaneus
Definition
the heel bone
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carpal
Definition
a wrist bone
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cartilage
Definition
dense, flexible connective tissue
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cervical
Definition
adjective describing the vertebrae (C1-C7) in the neck region; also used in connection with the uterus, which is part of the female reproductive system
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cervix
Definition
neck (also the neck of the uterus)
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chondrogenesis
Definition
formation of cartilage
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chondroid
Definition
resembling cartilage
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clavicle
Definition
collarbone
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coccyx
Definition
the tailbone, made up of the four fused vertebrae at the base of the spinal column
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cranial bones
Definition
collectively, and alond with other minor bones, the frontal bone, two parietal bones, two temporal bones, and the occipital bone
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diaphysis
Definition
shaft of the long bone
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diarthrosis
Definition
synonym for synovial joint
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endosteum
Definition
inner membrane layer of the bone
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epiphysis
Definition
end of the long bone (distal, proximal)
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extension
Definition
to straighten a joint
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femur
Definition
thighbone
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fibula
Definition
the lateral leg bone
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flexion
Definition
bending a joint
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frontal bone
Definition
one of the six main cranial bones
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humerus
Definition
the long bone extending from the shoulder to the elbow
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ilium
Definition
one of the three bones fused together to form the hip bone
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osteogenesis
Definition
formation of a bone
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ischium
Definition
one of the three bones fused together to form the hip bone
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lumbar
Definition
adjective describing the vertebrae (L1-L5) in the lower spinal column
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malleolus
Definition
bony protrusion on either side of the ankle (medial and lateral)
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mandible
Definition
lower jawbone
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maxilla
Definition
the bone above the upper teeth
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medullary cavity
Definition
bone marrow cavity
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metacarpal
Definition
short for metacarpal bone, one of thefive bones extending from the wrist to the first knuckle in each hand
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metatarsals
Definition
short for metatarsal bone, the bones between the tarsals and the phalanges (toes) of the foot
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nasal bone
Definition
a facial bone (nose)
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occipital bone
Definition
one of the six main cranial bones
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os coxae
Definition
hip bone
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osseous
Definition
bone tissue
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ossification
Definition
bone formation
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osteocytes
Definition
mature bone cells
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parietal bones
Definition
two of the six main cranial bones
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patella
Definition
kneecap
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pectoral girdle
Definition
the shoulder girdle
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periosteum
Definition
membrane that surrounds the outside of the bone
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phalanges
Definition
fingers
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pubis
Definition
one of the three bones fused together to form the hip bone
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radius
Definition
one of the two bones extending from the elbow to the wrist (other is the ulna)
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sacrum
Definition
bone formed from five vertebrae fused together near the base of the spinal column
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scapula
Definition
the shoulder blade
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sternum
Definition
the breastbone
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suture
Definition
in the skeletal system, a fibrous membrane joining bones, especially the cranial bones
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synarthsosis
Definition
joint with no movement
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synovial
Definition
adjective form of synovia, a synonym for synovial fluid
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talus
Definition
the bone in the ankle that articulates with the tibia and fibula
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tarsals
Definition
the bones of the sole of the foot
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tarsus
Definition
instep or sole of the foot, collectively the seven bones making up the bottom of the foot
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temporal bones
Definition
two of the six main cranial bones, located on the side of the head near the ears
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thoracic
Definition
adjective form of chest
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thorax
Definition
chest
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tibia
Definition
shin bone
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ulna
Definition
one of the two bones extending from the elbow to the wrist (the other is the radius)
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vertebra
Definition
one of the 33 segments making up the spinal column
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xiphoid process
Definition
bony, daggerlike structure at the lower end of the sternum
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zygomatic bones
Definition
a facial bone (cheek, one of two)
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athralgia
Definition
pain in a joint
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arthritis
Definition
inflammation of a joint
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arthrocele
Definition
swelling of a joint
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arthrochondritis
Definition
inflammation of cartilage in a joint
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arthrodynia
Definition
pain in a joint
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arthropathy
Definition
any disorder of a joint
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arthrosis
Definition
disintegration of a joint
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brachialgia
Definition
pain in the arm
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bursitis
Definition
inflammation of a bursa
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carpal tunnel syndrome
Definition
condition characterized by wrist pain, often occurring during sleep
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chondrodynia
Definition
pain originating in cartilage
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chondromalacia
Definition
softening of cartilage
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chondropathy
Definition
disease of cartilage
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chondrosarcoma
Definition
malignant tumor arising from the cartilage
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compound fracture
Definition
break in the bone where the bone comes through the skin, open fracture
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costalgia
Definition
pain in ribs
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costochondritis
Definition
inflammaion of rib cartilage
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dactylalgia
Definition
pain in a finger or toe
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dactylodynia
Definition
pain in a finger or toe
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dactylomegaly
Definition
enlargement of one or more fingers or toes
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fracture
Definition
break in bone
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herniated disc
Definition
protrusion of a fragmented intervertebral dic in the intervertebral foramen with potential compression of a nerve
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kyphosis
Definition
humpback; aneriorly concave curvature of the thoracic and sacral region of the spine
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lordosis
Definition
swayback; abnormal anteriourly convex curvature of the lumbar part of the spine
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ostealgia
Definition
pain in a bone
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osteitis
Definition
inflammation of a bone
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osteochondritis
Definition
inflammation of bone and associated cartilage
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osteodynia
Definition
pain in a bone
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osteomalacia
Definition
softening of a bone
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osteomyelitis
Definition
inflammation of bone marrow
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osteopenia
Definition
abnormally low bone density
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osteoporosis
Definition
atrophy and thinning of bone tissue
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osteosarcoma
Definition
highly malignant tumor of the bone
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rheumatoid arthritis
Definition
systemic disease occurring more often in women that affects the connective tissue; involves many joints especially those of the hands and feet
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rickets
Definition
disease due to vitamin d deficiency characterized by deficient calcification and soft bones associated with skeletal deformities
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scoliosis
Definition
lateral curvature of the spine, s-shaped curvature
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sprain
Definition
injury to a ligament
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syndrome
Definition
collection of signs and symptoms occurring together and characterizing a medical condition
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orthopedics
Definition
the medical specialty concerned with the development, preservation, restoration, and function of the musculoskeletal system
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orthopedic surgeon
Definition
a physician in the field of orthopedics
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rheumatologist
Definition
physician who treats joint and connective tissue disorders such as arthritis
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rheumatology
Definition
field of specialty that deals with joints and connective tissue disorders
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analgesics
Definition
medication used to relieve pain
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anti-inflammatory
Definition
medication used to reduce inflammation
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arthrocentesis
Definition
removing fluid from a joint
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arthrogram
Definition
radiograph of a joint
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arthrometry
Definition
measurement of the amount of movement in a joint
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arthroscope
Definition
device used in arthroscopy
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arthroscopy
Definition
examination of the interior of a joint
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CT scan
Definition
noninvasive imaging test; imaging anatomic information of a cross-sectional plane of the body
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MRI
Definition
a diagnosticradiograph in which the magnetic nuclei of a patient are aligned in a magnetic field; these signals are converted into tomographic images
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myelogram
Definition
xray of the spinal column using contrast medium
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narcotic
Definition
drug derived from opium with potent analgesic effects; potential effects of dependency through prolonged use
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nsaids
Definition
medication that exerts analgesic and anti-inflammatory actions
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reduction
Definition
correcting a fracture by realigning the bone pieces
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traction
Definition
using elastics or pulley and weights to maintain alignment; a pulling or dragging force exerted on a limb in a distal direction
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arthrectomy
Definition
excision of a joint
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arthroplasty
Definition
surgical repair of a joint
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arthrotomy
Definition
surgical incision into a joint
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carpectomy
Definition
excition of part of the wrist
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chondroplasty
Definition
surgical repair of cartilage
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costectomy
Definition
excision of a rib
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ostectomy
Definition
surgical removal of bone
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osteoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of bone
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osteorraphy
Definition
suturing together the parts of a broken bone
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osteotomy
Definition
surgical cutting of bone
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vertebrectomy
Definition
exciantasion of a vertebra
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antagonist
Definition
something opposing or resisting the action of another
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fascia
Definition
fibrous sheath of connective tissue that covers a muscle
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ligament
Definition
a type of muscle tissue connecting bones, cartilage, or other tissue structures
Term
myocardial muscle
Definition
heart muscle
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prime mover
Definition
muscle that has the principal responsibility for a given movement
Term
striated
Definition
adjective describing skeletal muscles
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tendon
Definition
a type of muscle structure, such as the Achilles tendon, associated with appendicular muscles
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tone, tonicity
Definition
tension present in resting muscles
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amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gherig's Disease)
Definition
a progressive degeneration of the nerve tracts of the spinal cord, causing muscular atrophy
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asthenia
Definition
weakness
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atonia
Definition
flaccidity; lack of muscle tone; relaxation of muscles
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atrophy
Definition
wasting of muscles
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carpal tunnel syndrome
Definition
the tendond going through the carpal tunnel in the wrist become chronically swollen and inflamed
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epicondylitis
Definition
inflammation of the tissues around the elbow, tennis or golf elbow
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fibromyalgia
Definition
a chronic disorder characterized by widespread aching and stiffness of muscles and soft tissue fatigue
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hamstring injury
Definition
strain or tear of the hamstring muscle group (posterior femoral muscle group)
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hemiparesis
Definition
slight paralysis of one side of the body
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hemiplegia
Definition
total paralysis of one siide of the body
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kinesialgia
Definition
pain resulting from movement
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muscular dystrophy
Definition
group of inherited muscle disorders that cause muscle weakness without affecting the nervous system
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myasthenia gravis
Definition
MG; an immunologic disorder characterized by fluctuating weakness, especially of the facial and external eye muscle
Term
myocele
Definition
hernia of a muscle
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myodynia; myalgia
Definition
muscle pain
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myoma
Definition
benign neoplasm of muscle tissue
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myoparesis
Definition
weakness or partial paralysis of a muscle
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myositis
Definition
inflammation of a muscle
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myospasm
Definition
involuntary contraction of a muscle
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paralysis
Definition
loss of sensation and voluntary muscle movements caused by an injury or disease
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paraplegia
Definition
paralysis of both legs and the lower part of the body
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periostitis
Definition
inflammation of the periosteum or the covering that surrounds the bone
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plantar fasciitis
Definition
inflammation of the plantar fascia causing heel pain
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quadriplegia
Definition
paralysis of all four extremities
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rotator cuff injury
Definition
inflammation of the rotator cuff in the shoulder caused by overuse
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shin splint
Definition
term given to describe pain in the anterior portion of the lower leg during running, walking, and other similar activities
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tenalgia, tenodynia
Definition
pain in a tendon
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tendonitis
Definition
inflammation of a tendon
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kinesiology
Definition
stidy of muscle movement
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kinesiologist
Definition
a specialist in kinesiology
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myology
Definition
study of muscles
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orthopedic
Definition
pertaining to orthopedics or the study of musculoskeletal
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orthopedic surgeon
Definition
a physician in the field of orthopedics
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neurologist
Definition
a physician who diagnoses and treats disorders of the nervous system
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electromyography
Definition
EMG; records the strength of muscle contractions by means of electrical stimulation
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myectomy
Definition
excision of part of a muscle
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physical therapy (PT)
Definition
treatment to prevent disability and restore fxn through the use of heat, exercise, and massage to improve circulation, strenght, flexibility, and muscle strength
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RICE
Definition
treatment used for common muscular disorders (hamstring injuries, sprains, strains)
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skeletal muscle relaxants
Definition
medications used to reduce muscle spasms
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tendonoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of a tendon
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tenorrhaphy
Definition
suturing of a tendon
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tenotomy
Definition
incision into a tendon
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