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11th Grade
02/12/2018

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Term
abdomen
Definition
Portion of the trunk located between the chest and the pelvis
Term
abduction
Definition
Movement of a body part away from the mid-line of the body
Term
abrasion
Definition
Rubbing or scraping off of skin
Term
acute
Definition
Characterized by rapid onset, resulting from a traumatic event
Term
adduction
Definition
Movement of a body part toward the mid-line of the body
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agonist
Definition
A muscle that performs the desired movement; prime mover
Term
amenorrhea
Definition
Absence or suppression of menstruation
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analgesic
Definition
Lack of oxygen
Term
antagonist
Definition
A muscle that acts in opposition to another muscle (agonist)
Term
anterior
Definition
Before or in front of
Term
anti-inflammatory
Definition
Drugs that reduce swelling and inflammation
Term
antipyretic
Definition
Agent that reduces fever
Term
apophysis
Definition
Bony outgrowth to which muscles attach
Term
arthroscopy
Definition
Viewing the inside of a joint through an arthroscope using a
small video camera lens
Term
atrophy
Definition
Decrease in size of muscle or tissue
Term
avascular
Definition
Lack of blood circulation
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avulsion
Definition
Forcible tearing away or separation
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axilla
Definition
Armpit
Term
bradycardia
Definition
Slow heartbeat
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bursa
Definition
Small synovial sac located over bony prominences that aids in
reducing friction
Term
bursitis
Definition
Inflammation of a bursa
Term
collagen
Definition
The major protein of connective tissue
Term
concentric
Definition
The muscle shortens while contracting against resistance
Term
contraindication
Definition
A condition adversely affected by a specific action
Term
contusion
Definition
Bruise or injury to soft tissue that does not break the skin
Term
contrecoup
Definition
Head injury on opposite side of the actual injury site due to
rebound of the brain
Term
crepitation
Definition
Crackling sound heard during the movement of a broken bone
Term
cryotherapy
Definition
Therapeutic use of cold
Term
cyanosis
Definition
Bluish discoloration of the skin caused by a reduced amount of hemoglobin in the blood
Term
debride
Definition
Removal of dirt and dead tissue from a wound
Term
dermatome
Definition
Segmental skin area innervated by various segments of the spinal cord
Term
diastolic
Definition
The residual pressure when the heart in between beats
Term
diplopia
Definition
Double vision
Term
dislocation
Definition
The displacement of bones of a joint
Term
distal
Definition
Farthest from the center, midline, or trunk
Term
dorsal
Definition
Referring to the back of body or structure (posterior)
Term
dorsiflexion
Definition
Bending of the ankle upward
Term
dyspnea
Definition
Difficult or painful breathing
Term
eccentric
Definition
The process of muscle contraction and stretch of the muscle tendon unit by an extrinsic force (lengthening contraction)
Term
ecchymosis
Definition
Black and blue discoloration of the skin caused by hemorrhage
Term
edema
Definition
Swelling caused by the collection of fluid in connective tissue
Term
electrolyte
Definition
Solution that is a conductor of electricity
Term
enzyme
Definition
An organic catalyst that can cause chemical changes in other substances without being changed itself
Term
epilepsy
Definition
A chronic disorder characterized by sudden attacks of brain dysfunction, including altered consciousness
Term
epiphysis
Definition
Cartilaginous growth region of a bone; growth plate
Term
epistaxis
Definition
Nosebleed
Term
etiology
Definition
Science dealing with causes of injury or disease
Term
eversion
Definition
A movement of turning the foot outward
Term
fascia
Definition
Fibrous membrane that covers, supports, and separate muscles
Term
fasciitis
Definition
Inflammation of fascia
Term
fibrocartilage
Definition
Type of cartilage that contain visible collagenous fibers (menisci)
Term
fibrosis
Definition
Development of excessive fibrous connective tissue
Term
flexibility
Definition
The range of motion in a given joint or
combination of joints
Term
fracture
Definition
A break or crack in a bone
Term
goniometer
Definition
Protractor used to measure joint range of motion
Term
glycogen
Definition
Storage form of glucose found in both the liver and muscles
Term
hemarthrosis
Definition
Blood in a joint
Term
hematoma
Definition
A localized collection a blood, usually clotted, that is confined within an organ, tissue, or space
Term
hematuria
Definition
Blood in the urine
Term
hemoglobin
Definition
The red respiratory protein of erythrocytes that transports
oxygen from the lungs to the tissues
Term
hemopoietic
Definition
Forming blood cells
Term
hemorrhage
Definition
Discharge of blood
Term
hemothorax
Definition
Bloody fluid in the pleural cavity
Term
hernia
Definition
Protrusion of apart of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening
Term
histamine
Definition
Powerful inflammatory chemical that causes an increase in vascular permeability as well as vasodilation
Term
hyperextension
Definition
Extreme stretching of a body part (beyond normal extension)
Term
hyperglycemia
Definition
Excessively high level of blood sugar
Term
hypermobility
Definition
Extreme mobility of a joint
Term
hypertension
Definition
High blood pressure
Term
hyperthermia
Definition
Abnormally high body temperature
Term
hypertrophy
Definition
Enlargement of a part caused by an increase in the size of its cells
Term
hyperventilation
Definition
Abnormally deep breathing that is prolonged, causing a
depletion of carbon dioxide, a fall in blood pressure, and fainting
Term
hyphemia
Definition
Bleeding into the anterior portion of the eye
Term
hypoxia
Definition
Lack of an adequate amount of oxygen
Term
idiopathic
Definition
Cause of a condition is unknown
Term
innervation
Definition
Nerve stimulation of a muscle
Term
inversion
Definition
Turning the ankle inward
Term
ipsilateral
Definition
Situated on the same side
Term
ischemia
Definition
Lack of blood flow
Term
isokinetic
Definition
Accommodating and variable resistance
Term
isometric
Definition
Contracts the muscle statically without changing its length
Term
isotonic
Definition
Shortens and lengthens the muscle through a complete range of motion
Term
kinesthesis
Definition
Sensation or feeling of movement; the awareness of body in space
Term
kyphosis
Definition
Exaggeration of the normal curve of the thoracic spine
Term
leukocytes
Definition
White blood cells
Term
lordosis
Definition
Abnormal curvature of the lumbar vertebrae
Term
luxation
Definition
Complete dislocation
Term
microtrauma
Definition
Microscopic lesion or injury, e.g. stress fracture
Term
myotome
Definition
A group of muscles innervated by a single nerve root
Term
myositis ossificans
Definition
Characterized by ossification (bone formation) of muscles
Term
necrosis
Definition
Tissue death
Term
neuritis
Definition
Inflammation of a nerve
Term
osteoarthritis
Definition
Chronic disease involving joints in which their is destruction of articular cartilage and bony overgrowth
Term
osteochondral
Definition
Refers to relationship of bone and cartilage
Term
palpation
Definition
Feeling an injury with the fingers
Term
paraplegia
Definition
Paralysis of lower portion of the body and both legs
Term
paresthesia
Definition
Abnormal or unique sensation such as itching or prickling
Term
pathogenic
Definition
Disease producing
Term
pes cavus
Definition
Abnormally high arch of the foot
Term
pes planus
Definition
An abnormally flat foot
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