Medical Terminology Chapter 4.2 Flashcards

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What is the meaning of the term 'costalgia'?

Neck pain

Joint stiffness

Rib pain (correct)

Bone pain

What does 'metatarsalgia' refer to?

Vertebra pain

Joint pain

Pain in bones of the foot (correct)

Tendon pain

What is the definition of 'ostalgia, ostealgia, osteodynia'?

Muscle spasm

Muscle weakness

Slow movement

Bone pain (correct)

What does 'spondylodynia' mean?

Vertebra pain Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tibialgia' refer to?

Pain in the tibia(shin) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ankylosis' mean?

Joint stiffness Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'arthralgia' or 'arthrodynia'?

Joint pain Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cervicodynia' refer to?

Neck pain Signup and view all the answers

What is 'crepitation'?

A crackling sound heard in joints Signup and view all the answers

What does 'genu valgum' mean?

Bow-legged Signup and view all the answers

What does 'genu varum' indicate?

Knock kneed Signup and view all the answers

What is 'bradykinesia'?

Slow movement Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dyskinesia' mean?

Inability to control movement Signup and view all the answers

What does 'dystaxia' refer to?

Poor coordination Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'dystonia'?

Poor muscle tone Signup and view all the answers

What is 'graphospasm'?

Writers cramp Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hyperkinesia' indicate?

Increase in muscle movement Signup and view all the answers

What is 'hypertonia'?

Increased muscle tone/tightness Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hypokinesia' mean?

Decrease in muscle movement Signup and view all the answers

What is 'hypotonia'?

Decrease in muscle tone Signup and view all the answers

What does 'myalgia' or 'myodynia' refer to?

Muscle pain Signup and view all the answers

What is 'myasthenia'?

Muscle weakness Signup and view all the answers

What does 'myospasm' indicate?

Muscle spasm Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'tenalgia'?

Tendon pain Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pain Terminology

Costaglia: Refers specifically to rib pain.
Metatarsalgia: Describes pain occurring in the bones of the foot.
Ostalgia, Ostealgia, Osteodynia: Terms that denote bone pain.
Spondylodynia: Indicates pain associated with the vertebrae.
Tibialgia: Specifically refers to pain in the tibia, or shinbone.

Joint and Muscle Issues

Ankylosis: Represents stiffness in joints.
Arthralgia, Arthrodynia: Both terms are used for joint pain, indicating discomfort in the areas where bones meet.
Cervicodynia: Refers to pain in the neck region.

Sounds and Posture

Crepitation: Describes a crackling sound that can be heard in joints during movement.
Genu Valgum: A condition characterized by being bow-legged, where the knees angle inwards.
Genu Varum: Refers to being knock-kneed, where the knees angle outwards.

Movement Disorders

Bradykinesia: Defines a condition of slow movement, often seen in various movement disorders.
Dyskinesia: Signifies an inability to control movements, typically affecting voluntary muscle actions.
Dystaxia: Indicates poor coordination of movements.
Dystonia: Refers to a state of poor muscle tone, resulting in abnormal muscle contractions.

Muscle Tone Variations

Graphospasm: Specifically describes writer's cramp, a painful condition affecting the hand designed for writing.
Hyperkinesia: Denotes an increase in muscle movement, often associated with hyperactivity.
Hypertonia: Refers to increased muscle tone or tightness, leading to stiffness.
Hypokinesia: Indicates a decrease in muscle movement, which may affect overall mobility.
Hypotonia: Describes a decrease in muscle tone, often resulting in weakness and reduced strength.

Muscle Pain

Myalgia, Myodynia: Both terms refer to muscle pain, a common complaint in various medical conditions.
Myasthenia: Indicates muscle weakness, significant in conditions affecting the neuromuscular junction.
Myospasm: Signifies a muscle spasm, an involuntary contraction of a muscle that can cause pain or discomfort.
Tenalgia: Specifically represents pain in the tendons, which connect muscles to bones.

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This quiz encompasses medical terminology related to various types of pain, focusing on specific areas like the ribs, foot, vertebrae, and joints. Each term is defined clearly to aid in understanding and memorization. Perfect for students studying medical vocabularies in a structured way.