Diagnostics
The removal of a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination
Biopsy
Surgical repair of a muscle through plastic surgery.
Myoplasty
Agent that counteracts inflammation
Anti-inflammatory
rest, ice, compression, elevation
RICE
Disorder marked by pain, burning, and itching or tingling due to an inflamed median nerve and tendons in the wrist; commonly associated with repetitive activity and/or overuse injury.
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
Process in which radiographic images of a specific section of the body are taken from multiple angles. A computer analyzes the images to identify muscular injury or disease
Computerized tomography (CT)
Exercises performed to improve or maintain joint mobility and flexibility.
Range-of-motion (ROM) therapy
Drug that relieves pain and induces sleep by depressing (reducing the activity of) the central nervous system
Narcotic
Computerized tomography; computed tomography
CT
Total paralysis on one side of the body.
Hemiplegia
Evaluation of involuntary muscular responses with a reflex hammer
Deep tendon reflexes (DTR)
Most common first-aid treatment for muscular injuries
Rest Ice Compression Elevation (RICE)
Agent that relieves pain, counteracts inflammation, and reduces fever; commonly used to treat arthritis.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Magnetic resonance imaging
MRI
Genetic disease characterized by progressive muscular weakness and skeletal muscle deterioration
Muscular dystrophy
A graphic recording of the contraction of a muscle as a result of electrical stimulation
Electromyogram (EMG)
Rehabilitation that focuses on restoring physical function and preventing disability.
Physical therapy
A drug prescribed to suppress smooth-muscle contractions of the bladder, stomach, or intestine.
Antispasmodic
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
NSAID
Muscle pain.
Myalgia
A noninvasive scanning test that involves use of an electromagnetic field and radio waves to visualize soft-tissue structures
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Incision to the tendon, usually to repair a deformity caused by a shortened muscle.
Tenotomy
Drug that relieves pain
Analgesic
penicillin
PCN
Tumor of the muscle.
Myoma