Word Parts
-plegia
paralysis
The involuntary movement of smooth muscles
Peristalsis
inflammation of a muscle
Myositis
a test to determine the involuntary response of a muscle
Deep Tendon Reflex (DTR)
Describe rigidity in 2-3 words
Muscle Stiffness
dys-
painful; dificult
The ability of a skeletal muscle to receive and respond to a nerve impulse by contracting
Excitability
stretching or tearing of a muscle
strain
a diagnostic testing method that will visualize soft tissue structures
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
What word describes convulsive muscular contractions?
Spasm
breakdown; separation; loosening
-lysis
The ability of a skeletal muscle to be stretched
Extensibility
softening of a muscle
myomalacia
a test that measures the electrical activity of a muscle
Electromyogram (EMG)
The physical sign of rapid, rhythmic shaking or muscle spasms (contracting and relaxing rapidly)
Convulsions
tax/o
coordination; order
The ability of a muscle to contract without the the involvement of nerves
Automaticity
loss of muscle mass due to aging
sarcopenia
a test that uses sound waves to diagnose a leiomyoma
Sonogram
Sustained, tonic cramps or rigid tightening—frequently showing up as carpopedal spasms (hands and feet) or laryngospasms.
Tetany
smooth
lei/o
The ability of skeletal muscle fibers to return to their original resting length
Elasticity
loss of muscle tone
hypotonia
non-invasive imaging test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create real-time pictures or videos of the inside of your body
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Write the definitions of the following abbreviations:
CTS:
MD:
CAT:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Muscular Dystrophy
Computerized Axial Tomography