Medical Terminology Flashcards

Medical Terminology

Myoparesis: Weakness or slight muscular paralysis.
Bradykinesia: Condition characterized by extreme slowness of movement.
Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Chronic condition involving pain in arms and legs, fatigue, and diffuse joint/bone pain.
Paraplegia: Paralysis affecting the lower part of the body, often requiring a wheelchair.
Sarcopenia: Age-related loss of muscle strength and mass; can be mitigated through exercise.
Hemiplegia: Paralysis affecting one side of the body, commonly seen in stroke victims.
Plantar Fasciitis: Inflammation of the plantar fascia on the sole of the foot.
Epicondylitis: Inflammation of the tissue surrounding the elbow joint.
Myoclonus: Sudden, involuntary jerking of a muscle or group of muscles.
Hemiparesis: Slight paralysis or weakness affecting one side of the body.
Quadriplegia: Partial or total loss of movement in limbs and torso due to spinal injury, such as C3 fracture.
Ataxia: Lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movements, commonly associated with conditions like Parkinson's disease.
Myocele: Protrusion of muscle substance through a tear in the surrounding fascia.
Dyskinesia: Distortion or impairment of voluntary movement.
Dorsiflexion: Movement that involves bending the foot upward at the ankle.
Fasciitis: Inflammation of the fibrous tissue, specifically in the plantar region.
Symptoms of Fibromyalgia: Include fatigue, muscle, joint, or bone pain.
Bilaterally Lower Paralysis: Condition where paralysis affects both legs and lower body is known as paraplegia.
Epicondylitis Localization: Specifically affects the tissues surrounding the elbow.
Dorsiflexion Reiteration: Upward bending motion of the foot at the ankle, an important movement for walking.