Diagnostic
The removal of a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination
What is a biopsy
Surgical repair of a muscle through plastic surgery.
what is myoplasty
A drug prescribed to suppress smooth-muscle contractions of the bladder, stomach, or intestine.
what is antispasmodic
anterior cruciate ligament
ACL
to walk or move about
ambul/o
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.
what is computerized tomography
Incision to the tendon, usually to repair a deformity caused by a shortened muscle.
what is tenotomy
A drug that, in moderate doses, slows down the central nervous system, relieves pain, and induces sleep. Taken in excess, narcotics produce unconsciousness, stupor, coma, and possibly death.
what is narcotic
activities of daily living
ADL
Joint
articul/o
Evaluation of involuntary muscular responses with a reflex hammer. Patients under heavy sedation or in a deep coma do not show these reflexes.
what is a deep tendon reflex
Most common first-aid treatment for muscular injuries; often referred to as “RICE.”
What is RICE
A drug that relieves pain; includes nonprescription pain relievers, such as aspirin, and prescription pain relievers, such as hydrocodone.
what is analgesic
Ambulate
amb
Arm
brachi/o
A graphic recording of the contraction of a muscle as a result of electrical stimulation
what is a electromyogram
Treatment to rehabilitate a patient who has experienced an illness or injury.
what is physical therapy
A drug that reduces inflammation.
what is anti-inflammatory
anteroposterior
AP
heart
cardi/o
The measurement of range of motion in a joint.
what is goniometry
Exercises performed to improve or maintain joint mobility and flexibility. People can perform active ROM exercises on their own.
what is range of motion
A group of drugs with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic properties
nonsteroidal
complains of
c/o
to the right
dextr/o