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band of connective tissue that envelops, separates , or binds together muscles or groups of musles
What is Fasica
major muscle of the calf of the leg to the heel bone
what is the achilles tendon
movement of a limb away from the midline of the body
what is abduction
degeneration of a muscle
What is myolysis
extreme slowness in movement
What is bradykinesia
physician who specializes in treating the causes of paralysis and similar muscular disorders resulting in loss of function.
What is a neurologist
narrow band of nonelastic, dense, fibrous connective tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone
What is a tendon
tendons attach
What is muscle to a bone
movement of a limb toward the midline of the body
what is adduction
band of fibrous tissues that holds structures together abnormally
What is adhesion
distortion or impairment of voluntary movement resulting in jerking movement.
a healthcare provider that helps enable patients to participate in the ADL's, including self care , education, work, or social interactions
What is a occupational therapist
skeletal, smooth , cardiac are
What are three types of muscle in the body .
attaches one bone to another
What is a ligament
the extreme or overextension of a limb or body part beyond its normal limit.
what is hyperextension
lacking normal muscle tone or strength
What is atonic
abnormally increase muscle function or activity
What is hyperkinesia
healthcare provider who specializes in treating sports-related injuries of the bones, joints, and muscles
What is a sports medicine physician
muscular walls of the heart are called
what is myocardium
skeletal muscle is what type of muscle
what is voluntary muscle
increasing the angle between two bones or the straightening out of a limb
what is extension
muscle weakness from lack of use
What is atophy
crosswise section of something
What is transverse
serious syndrome that can result from a direct or indirect muscle injury. death of muscle fibers release their contents into the blood , where they can lead to complications such as renal failure.
What is rhabdomyolysis
movement generates nearly 85% of the heat that keeps the body warm
What is a function of the muscular system
skeletal muscles purpose is to
what is move bones
decreasing the angle between two bones by bending a limb at a joint
what is flexion
paralysis of all four extremities
What is quadriplegia
painful localized spasm in a muscle
What is a cramp
an inflammation of the tendons caused by excessive or unusual use of the joint.
What is tendinitis
moves food through the digestive system
What is a function of the muscular system in the human body
two types of involuntary muscle
what is smooth and cardiac muscle
the act of lowering a body part
what is depression
slight paralysis of a muscle
What is myoparesis
stiff neck due to spasmodic contractions of the neck muscles that pull the head toward the affected side.
What is Torticollis
a debilitating chronic condition characterized by fatigue, muscle, joint, and or bone pain
What is fibromyalgia
muscle action moves fluids through the ducts and tubes associated with other body systems
What is a function of the muscular system
relating to the internal organs
what is visceral
the act of raising or lifting a body part
what is elevation
slight paralysis of one side of the body
What is hemiparesis
myoclonus of the diaphragm that causes spasm that causes the characteristic hiccup sound with each spasm.
What singultus
Chronic Fatigue syndrome
has over 600 of these
What are how many muscles in the body
stimulation of a muscle by a motor nerve
what is muscle innervation
circular movement around an axis such as the shoulder joint
what is rotation
What is hemiplegia
pain in the leg muscles that occurs during exercise and is relieved by rest.
What is intermittent claudication
abbreviation meaning for ROM
What is Range of Motion.
What is origin
ring like muscle that tightly constricts the opening of a passageway
What is sphincter
the act of rotating the arm or the leg so that the palm of the hand or sole of the foot is turned forward or inward
What is supination
inflammation of the fascia
What is fascitis
permanent tightening of muscles, tendons, ligaments or skin that occurs when normally elastic connective tissues are replaced with fibrous tissues. Most commonly caused by scar tissue or immobilization.
What is contracture
abbreviation for paralysis for half the body
What is hemi
where a muscle ends by attaching to a bone or tendon
What is insertion
in a crosswise direction
What is transverse
The movement that bends the foot up at the ankle
What is dorsiflexion.
paralysis of both legs and the lower part of the body
What is paraplegia
inflammation of the plantar fascia on the sole of the foot
What is plantar fasciitis
Abbreviation for Activities of Daily Living
What is ADL or ADL's , the second is most commonly used in the medical field of nursing.
slanted or at an angle
What is oblique
about how many muscles that are in human body
What is 600
pertaining to the sole of the foot
What is plantar
condition of abnormal muscle tone
What is dystonia
root word for eletricity
What is electr
abbreviation for carpal tunnel syndroms
What is CTS