Root words
the root my/o means?
what is muscle
EMG
damages to soft tissues
what are sprains
makes up the walls of the hollow organs, such as the stomach, intestines, and uterus
what are smooth muscles
when muscles are kept in a partially contracted state, to maintain posture
what is tonus
the root ten/o means?
what is tendon
MG
what is Myasthenia Gravis
painful snapping, triggering, or locking of a finger as it is moved
what is trigger finger
makes up the myocardium of the heart wall
what are cardiac muscles
when the muscle shortens as it contracts
what is concentric action
the root in/o means?
what is fiber
ROM
what is range of motion
pain in the leg's anterior tibial region from running on hard surfaces or overuse of the foot flexors
what are shin splints
attached to bones and is responsible for voluntary movement
what are skeletal muscles
when the muscle remains the same length while contracting
what is isometric action
the root erg/o means?
what is chronic fatigue syndrome
Inflammation of a tendon, tendon sheath, and the synovial membrane at a joint
what is tenosynovitis
located in the upper arm, flex at the elbow and help with supination of the forearm
what are biceps
when the muscle lengthens as it contracts
what is eccentric action
the root kin/o means?
ALS
what is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
accidental injuries and work- or sports-related damage caused by overexertion or repetitive motion
what are repetitive strain injuries
Covering the shoulder joint, they are responsible for shoulder abduction, flexion, and extension
what are deltoids
the act of moving a body part towards the midline
what is adduction