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An injury to the body of the muscle or to the attachment of a tendon is known as a/an
An injury to the body of the muscle or to the attachment of a tendon is known as a/an
strain
Pain in the leg muscles that occurs during exercise and is relieved by rest is known as
Pain in the leg muscles that occurs during exercise and is relieved by rest is known as
intermittent claudication
The term _____________ abnormally increased muscle function or activity.
The term _____________ abnormally increased muscle function or activity.
hyperkinesia
A ________ is a sudden, involuntary contraction of one or more muscles.
A ________ is a sudden, involuntary contraction of one or more muscles.
The term ___________ means the rupture or tearing of a muscle.
The term ___________ means the rupture or tearing of a muscle.
The condition of abnormal muscle tone that causes the impairment of voluntary muscle movement is known as
The condition of abnormal muscle tone that causes the impairment of voluntary muscle movement is known as
A/An _____________ injury can be a strain or tear on any of the three muscles that straighten the hip and bend the knee.
A/An _____________ injury can be a strain or tear on any of the three muscles that straighten the hip and bend the knee.
___________________ is total paralysis affecting only one side of the body
___________________ is total paralysis affecting only one side of the body
A_______________ is a drug that causes temporary paralysis by blocking the transmission of nerve stimuli to the muscles.
A_______________ is a drug that causes temporary paralysis by blocking the transmission of nerve stimuli to the muscles.
The specialized soft-tissue manipulation technique used to ease the pain of conditions such as fibromyalgia is known as
The specialized soft-tissue manipulation technique used to ease the pain of conditions such as fibromyalgia is known as
Inflamed and swollen tendons caught in the narrow space between the bones within the shoulder joint cause the condition known as
Inflamed and swollen tendons caught in the narrow space between the bones within the shoulder joint cause the condition known as
A stiff neck due to a spasmodic contraction of the neck muscles is known as ___________________ , or wryneck
A stiff neck due to a spasmodic contraction of the neck muscles is known as ___________________ , or wryneck
Match the muscle direction and position to the correct term.
Match the muscle direction and position to the correct term.
Match the structure to the correct term.
Match the structure to the correct term.
A weakness or slight muscular paralysis is known as
A weakness or slight muscular paralysis is known as
An inflammation of the tissues surrounding the elbow is known as
An inflammation of the tissues surrounding the elbow is known as
The term meaning the degeneration of muscle tissue is
The term meaning the degeneration of muscle tissue is
The ______________ forms the muscular cap of the shoulder.
The ______________ forms the muscular cap of the shoulder.
The movement during which the knees or elbows are bent to decrease the angle of the joints is known as________________
The movement during which the knees or elbows are bent to decrease the angle of the joints is known as________________
______________is the lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement
______________is the lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement
_______________ tendinitis is inflammation of tendons caused by excessive or unusual use of a joint.
_______________ tendinitis is inflammation of tendons caused by excessive or unusual use of a joint.
One of the signs of Parkinson's disease is _______________, or extreme slowness in movement.
One of the signs of Parkinson's disease is _______________, or extreme slowness in movement.
The weakness or wearing away of body tissues and structures is known as
The weakness or wearing away of body tissues and structures is known as
Which term means movement toward the midline?
Which term means movement toward the midline?
______________________is the circular movement at the far end of a limb
______________________is the circular movement at the far end of a limb
A/An __________________ blocker is a drug that causes temporary paralysis by blocking the transmission of nerve stimuli to the muscles.
A/An __________________ blocker is a drug that causes temporary paralysis by blocking the transmission of nerve stimuli to the muscles.
___________________ is a group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles.
___________________ is a group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles.
Which term describes a band of fibers that hold structures together abnormally?
Which term describes a band of fibers that hold structures together abnormally?
Which term means a disease characterized by the simultaneous inflammation of voluntary muscles in many parts of the body?
Which term means a disease characterized by the simultaneous inflammation of voluntary muscles in many parts of the body?
Treatment for Pedro included the surgical suturing of the divided ends of a tendon. The medical term for this procedure is
Treatment for Pedro included the surgical suturing of the divided ends of a tendon. The medical term for this procedure is
An ________________________ works under a physician's supervision to develop, implement, and coordinate exercise programs.
An ________________________ works under a physician's supervision to develop, implement, and coordinate exercise programs.
Ginger Williams has pain in her heel caused by a calcium deposit. This calcium deposit is known as a
Ginger Williams has pain in her heel caused by a calcium deposit. This calcium deposit is known as a
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Study Notes
Muscle Injuries and Conditions
- Strain: Injury to muscle or tendon attachments.
- Intermittent claudication: Leg muscle pain during exercise, relieved by rest.
- Myorrhexis: Rupture or tearing of a muscle.
Muscle Activity Abnormalities
- Hyperkinesia: Abnormally increased muscle function or activity.
- Dystonia: Impaired voluntary muscle movement due to abnormal muscle tone.
- Myoparesis: Weakness or slight muscular paralysis.
- Ataxia: Lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement.
Muscle Contractions and Disorders
- Spasm: Sudden, involuntary contraction of muscles.
- Hemiplegia: Total paralysis affecting one side of the body.
- Torticollis: Stiff neck due to spasmodic contraction of neck muscles.
Drug Effects on Muscles
- Neuromuscular blocker: Drug causing temporary paralysis by blocking nerve stimuli transmission.
- Overuse tendinitis: Inflammation of tendons due to excessive joint use.
Surgical and Treatment Techniques
- Tenorrhaphy: Surgical suturing of divided tendon ends.
- Myofascial release: Soft-tissue manipulation technique for pain relief, often used for conditions like fibromyalgia.
Muscular Structures and Movements
- Deltoid: Muscular cap of the shoulder.
- Flexion: Movement that decreases the angle of a joint, such as bending knees or elbows.
- Circumduction: Circular movement at the far end of a limb.
Muscle Degeneration and Disorders
- Myolysis: Degeneration of muscle tissue.
- Muscular dystrophy: Group of genetic diseases causing progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles.
- Polymyositis: Disease characterized by simultaneous inflammation of voluntary muscles in multiple body parts.
Joint and Muscle Conditions
- Impingement syndrome: Inflammation and swelling of tendons in the shoulder joint.
- Epicondylitis: Inflammation of tissues surrounding the elbow.
- Adhesion: Band of fibers that hold structures together abnormally.
- Heel spur: Calcium deposit causing pain in the heel.
Muscle Movement Terms
- Adduction: Movement toward the midline of the body.
- Bradykinesia: Extreme slowness in movement, a sign of Parkinson's disease.
Roles in Rehabilitation
- Exercise physiologist: Works under a physician to develop, implement, and coordinate exercise programs.
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