Medical Terms
This root word means relating to muscle
What is my-, myo-
This term refers to movement away from the midline of the body
What is abduction
This is an endocrine pathology where the pancreas has an inhibited ability to produce insulin
What is diabetes
This bone is the long bone of the upper arm
What is the humerus
This large muscle is located on the posterior aspect of the body and is shaped like a triangle
What is the trapezius
This prefix means under or below
What is sub-
This term refers to pointing the toes down toward the bottom of the foot
What is plantarflexion
This is a respiratory pathology characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, often caused by allergies
What is asthma
This bone is the short bone of the heel
What is the calcaneous
This small muscle is located deep to the glutes and is responsible for external rotation of the hip
What is the piriformis
This prefix means against or opposing
What is anti-
This term refers to bringing the arms toward the midline of the body when held out right in front of them
What is horizontal adduction
This is a cardiovascular pathology where blood pressure is consistently high; could suffer potential negative side effects from massage
What is hypertension
This short bone is found at the base of the thumb
What is the trapezium
This is the longest muscle of the body and originates at the ASIS
What is the sartorius
This suffix means pain
What is -algia
These terms refer to fingers and thumbs meeting and moving apart
What is opposition/reposition
This is a systemic pathology that is characterized by uncontrolled cell growth that can lead to the formation of tumors; effects many different body systems; may be absolutely indicated
What is cancer
This irregular bone is found at the top of the neck and is responsible for rotation of the head
What is the axis (C2)
This muscle inserts on the second rib and is responsible for lateral flexion of the neck
What is the posterior scalene
This suffix means surgical removal
What is -ectomy
These terms refer to the forward and backward gliding motion of the scapula
What is protraction/retraction
This is a neurologic pathology causing memory loss, cognitive decline, and changes in behavior; degenerative
What is Alzheimer's disease
This irregular bone is made of three sections and has the attachment sites for many lower extremity muscles
What is the pelvis
This small muscle sits at the base of the skull, sits at a slight angle, and is responsible for extending and rotating the head
What is rectus capitis posterior major