Medical Terminology Flashcards

What does the term 'myoparesis' describe?

What condition is characterized by extreme slowness of movement?

What syndrome includes symptoms of fatigue, joint and bone pain?

What type of paralysis affects the lower part of the body?

What is the name of the process related to aging that leads to loss of muscle strength?

What term describes paralysis affecting only one side of the body?

What is the condition characterized by inflammation of the plantar fascia?

What does the term epicondylitis refer to?

What is the term for the sudden involuntary jerking of muscles?

What is the term for slight paralysis or weakness affecting one side of the body?

A __________ is the protrusion of muscle substance through a tear in the fascia surrounding it.

What is dyskinesia characterized by?

What is the medical term for when a foot bends upward at the ankle?

What is the term for the paralysis resulting in loss of movement in the limbs and torso?

What is the condition called when there is a lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement?

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.

These terms and definitions are crucial in understanding various conditions related to muscle weakness, paralysis, and movement disorders.

Test your knowledge of essential medical terminology with these flashcards. Each card features a medical term along with its definition, helping you to enhance your understanding of conditions and symptoms in the medical field.