abbreviations
IM
intramuscular
ORGIN: ischium
Insertion: fibula and tibia
Hamstrings
wasting away
genetically transmitted disorder that is characterized by progressive weakness and muscle fiber degeneration without evidence of nerve involvement
muscular dystrophy
MD
Muscular dystrophy
Inserts onto the greater trochanter of the femur
gluteus medius
inflammation of the joints
arthritis
muscle pull
strain
DTR
deep tendon reflexes
forms the fleshy part of the buttocks
gluteus maximus
abnormal enlargement of the joint at the base of the great toe
bunion
most common form of arthritis due to wear and tear on the joints
osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
RA
found on the anterior part of the thigh
Quadriceps femoris
acute arthritis that is characterized by inflammation of the first metatarsal joint of the great toe
gout
recurrent inflammatory infection transmitted through the bite of an infected deer tick
lyme disease
Erythrocyte Sedimentation rate
ESR