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Medical Terminology/Chapter 4
The Muscular System
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11/02/2015

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twice, double, two
Definition
bi-
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hernia, tumor, swelling
Definition
-cele
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bad, difficult, or painful
Definition
dys-
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fascia, fibrous band
Definition
fasci/o
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fibrous tissue, fiber
Definition
fibr/o
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abnormal condition, disease, plural of -ium
Definition
-ia
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pertaining to
Definition
-ic
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movement
Definition
kines/o, kinesi/o
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muscle
Definition
my/o
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paralysis, stroke
Definition
-plegia
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rupture
Definition
-rrhexis
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coordination, order
Definition
tax/o
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tendon, stretch out, extend, strain
Definition
ten/o, tend/o, tendin/o
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tone, stretching, tension
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ton/o
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three
Definition
tri-
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abduction
Definition
movement of a limb (arm or leg) away from the midline of the body
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adduction
Definition
movement of a limb (arm or leg) toward the midline of the body
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adhesion
Definition

band of fibrous tissue that holds structures together abnormally

(Frozen Shoulder)

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ataxia
Definition
lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement
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atonic
Definition
lacking normal muscle tone or strength
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atrophy
Definition
weakness or wearing away of body tissues and structures
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bradykinesia
Definition
extreme slowness in movement
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carpal tunnel syndrome
Definition
swelling that creates pressure on the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel
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chronic fatigue syndrome
Definition
disorder of unknown cause that affects many body systems, with symptoms similar to those of fibromyalgia syndrome
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circumduction
Definition
circular movement at the far end of a limb
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contracture
Definition
permanent tightening of fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments, or skin that occurs when normally elastic connective tissues are placed with nonelastic fibrous tissues
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dorsiflexion
Definition
movement that bends the foot upward at the ankle
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dyskinesia
Definition
distortion or impairment of voluntary movement such as a tic or spasm
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dystonia
Definition
condition of abnormal muscle tone that causes the impairment of voluntary muscle movement
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electromyography
Definition
diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity within muscle fibers in response to nerve stimulation
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epicondylitis
Definition
inflammation of the tissues surrounding the elbow
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ergonomics
Definition
study of the human factors that affect the design and operation of tools and the work environment
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exercise physiologist
Definition
specialist who works under the supervision of a physician to develop, implement, and coordinate exercise programs, and administer medical tests to promote physical fitness
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fasciitis
Definition
inflammation of the fascia
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fibromyalgia syndrome
Definition
debilitating chronic condition characterized by fatigue, diffuse or specific muscle, joint, or bone pain, and a wide range of other symptoms
Term
ganglion cyst
Definition
harmless fluid-filled swelling that occurs most commonly on the outer surface of the wrist
Term
heel spur
Definition
calcium deposit in the plantar fascia near its attachment to the calcaneus(heel) bone that can be one of the causes of plantar fasciitis
Term
hemiparesis
Definition
slight paralysis or weakness affecting one side of the body
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hemiplegia
Definition
total paralysis affecting only one side of the body
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hernia
Definition
the protrusion of a part or structure through tissues normally containing it
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hyperkinesia
Definition
AKA:hyperactivity; abnormally increased muscle function or activity
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hypotonia
Definition
condition in which there is diminished tone of the skeletal muscles
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impingement syndrome
Definition
occurs when inflammed and swollen tendons are caught in the narrow space between the bones within the shoulder joint
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insertion
Definition
where the muscle ends by attaching to a bone or tendon
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intermittent claudication
Definition
pain in the leg muscles that occur during exercise and relieved by rest
Term
muscular dystrophy
Definition
a group of more than 30 genetic disease that are characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles without affecting the nervous system
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myasthenia gravis
Definition
chronic autoimmune disease that affects the neuromuscular junction (where the neuron activates muscle to contract)and produces serious weakness of voluntary muscles
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myocele
Definition
herniation (protrusion) of muscle substance through a tear in the fascia surrounding it
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myoclonus
Definition
sudden, involuntary jerking of a muscle or group of muscles
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myofascial release
Definition
specialized soft-tissue manipulation technique used to ease the pain of conditions such as fibromyalgia
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myolysis
Definition
the degeneration of muscle tissue
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myoparesis
Definition
weakness or slight muscular paralysis
Term
myorrhaphy
Definition
surgical suturing of a muscle
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neuromuscular
Definition
pertaining to the relationship between the nerve and the muscle
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nocturnal myoclonus
Definition
jerking of the limbs that can occur normally as a person is falling asleep
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oblique
Definition
slanted or at an angle
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paralysis
Definition

loss of sensation and voluntary muscle movements in a muscle through disease or injury to its nerve supply

*damage can be temporary or permanent*

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paraplegia
Definition
paralysis of both legs and the lower part of the body
Term
physiatrist
Definition
physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation with the focus on restoring junction
Term
planatar fasciitis
Definition
inflammation on the plantar fascia on the sole of the foot
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polymyositis
Definition
muscle disease characterized by the simultaneous inflammation and weakening of voluntary muscles in many parts of the body
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pronation
Definition
act of rotating the arm or leg so that the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot is turned downward or backward
Term
quadriplegia
Definition
paralysis of all 4 extremities
Term
range of motion testing
Definition
diagnostic procedure to evaluate joint mobility and muscle strength
Term
sarcopenia
Definition
loss of muscle mass, strength, and function that come with aging
Term
shin splint
Definition
painful condition caused by the tibialis anterior muscle tearing away from the tibia (shin bone)
Term
singultus
Definition
AKA: Hiccups; myoclonus of the diaphram that causes the characteristic hiccup sound with each spasm
Term
spasmodic torticollis
Definition
AKA: Wryneck; stiff neck due to spasmodic contracture of the neck muscles that pull the head toward the affected side
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sphincter
Definition
ring-like muscle that tightly constricts the opening of a passage way
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sprain
Definition
injury to a joint, such as an ankle, knee, or wrist which usually occurs when a ligament is wrenched or torn
Term
tenodesis
Definition
surgical suturing of the end of a tendon to a bone
Term
tenosynovitis
Definition
inflammation of the sheath surrounding a tendon
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tenolysis
Definition
release of a tendon from adhesions
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tenorrhaphy
Definition
surgical suturing together of the divided ends of a tendon
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transverse
Definition
crosswise direction
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origin
Definition
the point at which a muscle begins
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flexion
Definition
to bend a limb at the joint
Term
triceps brachi
Definition
which of these muscles is formed from three divisions
Term
myocardial
Definition
which type of muscle tissue forms the muscular wall of the heart
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elevation
Definition
describes the act of raising the ribs when breathing in
Term
fascioplasty
Definition
surgical repair of a fascia
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tendon
Definition
narrow band of non-elastic, dense, fibrous connective tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone
Term
muscle innervation
Definition
stimulation of a muscle by an impulse transmitted by a motor nerve
Term
neurologist
Definition
a physician who specializes in treating the cause of a paralysis and similar muscular disorders
Term
therapeutic ultrasound
Definition
a treatment that utilizes high-frequency sound waves to treat muscle injuries
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strain
Definition
an injury to the body of a muscle attachment of a tendon
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compartment syndrome
Definition
syndrome involving the compression of nerves and blood vessels due to swelling within the enclosed space created by fascia that separate groups of muscles
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antispasmodic
Definition
this medication is also known as an antocholinergic
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hamstring injury
Definition
a strain or tear on any of the muscles that straighten the hip and bend the knee
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cardioplegia
Definition
paralysis of the heart muscle
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hyperextension
Definition
the overextension of a limb or body part beyond its normal limit
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muscle tone
Definition
state of balanced muscle tendon that makes normal movement possible
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fasciotomy
Definition
surgical incision thru the fascia to relieve tension or pressure
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muscle biopsy
Definition
removal of a plug of tissue for examination
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cramp
Definition
painful localized muscle spasm named for its cause
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