Combining forms,
Prefixes, & Suffixes
Prefixes, & Suffixes
prefix meaning twice, double, two
bi-
The abbreviation "amb" refers to
ambulation
Inflammation of the fascia
What is fasciitis
Tested with a reflex hammer that is used to strike a tendon
Deep tendon reflexes
This muscle flexes the elbow
What is the biceps?
combining form ten/o means______
tendon
The motion of shrugging is also known as
atrophy
What is wasting away or shrinkage of muscle size?
Measures the electrical activity within muscle fibers in response to nerve stimulation
Electromyography
This muscle covers the anterior torso and produces trunk flexion
Rectus abdominis
combining form meaning movement
kinesi/o
This attaches bone to bone
ligament
Hypertrophy
What is excessive growth or enlargement of the muscle
bending of the sole of the foot by curling the toes toward the ground
plantar flexion
This muscle is located over the mid to low back and creates shoulder extension as one of its functions
What is latissimus dorsi
-plegia
paralysis
The ability of a muscle to return to resting length
What is elasticity?
Condition in which one side of the body is weak or slightly paralyzed
What is hemiparesis
Also known as anticholinergic, it suppresses smooth muscle contraction
Antispasmodic
This muscle abducts the hip
Glutes medius
word part meaning side
later/o
Combining form meaning coordination
tax/o (as in ataxia)
Paresthesia
What is abnormal sensation such as tingling, numbness, itching, prickling, burning, etc
The release of tendon from adhesions
What is tenolysis
Name the 3 types of muscles
SMOOTH
CARDIAC
SKELETAL
word part meaning sound
What is son/o?
Turning the palm of the hand or sole of the foot upward
supination
difficult or painful movement
dyskinesia
The measurement of joint ROM
What is goniometry
The biceps femoris is located here
Posterior thigh
myocardi/o
What is heart muscle?
bradykinesia
slow movement
A strain is stretching or tearing of a muscle, while a sprain is stretching or tearing of this:
What is ligament
EMG stands for what
Electromyogram
Pushing a gas pedal requires activation of this muscle
Gastrocnemius
-malacia
softening
first aid treatment for muscular injuries, acronym
RICE
Autoimmune disease that produces serious weakness of voluntary muscles
MYASTHENIA GRAVIS
The three properties of NSAIDs are:
analgesic
anti-inflammatory
antipyretic (fever reducing)
The sartorius produces these three motions:
Hip flexion
Hip rotation
Knee flexion