Combinig Words
Sarc/o means
Flesh
DTR
Deep Tendon Reflexes
Movement away from midline of the body?
abduction
Damage to ligaments surrounding a joint due to over stretching, but no dislocation of joint or fracture of bone?
Sprain
Applying heat- often in form of moist, hot packs-to body for therapeutic purposes
Heat Therapy
tibi/o means
tibia
THR
Total Hip Recplacement
Muscles that are under the control of the subconscious brain are?
Involuntary Muscles
Deficiency in calcium and vitamin D found in early childhood that results in bone deformities, especially bowed legs?
Rickets
Application of warm water as a treatment; can be done in baths, swimming pools, and whirlpools
Warm Water Therapy
medull/o means
inner region
JT
Joint
What are three types of muscle tissues?
Skeletal Muscle. Cardiac Muscle and Smooth Muscle
Narrowing of spinal canal causing pressure on cord and nerves?
Spinal Stenosis
Process of treatment and exercise that can help a person with a disability attain maximum function and well-being
Physical Therapy
crani/o means
skull
PROM
Premature Rupture of Membranes
What are the two divisions of the human skeleton?
Appendicular Skeleton and Axial Skeleton
Sudden, involuntary, strong muscle contraction?
Spasm
Piece of bone taken from patient used to replace removed bone or bony defect of another site
Bone Grafting
scoli/o means
spines
DJD
Degenerative Joint Disease
What are formed when two or more bones meet?
Joints
Abnormal shortening of muscle fibers, tendons, or fascia, making it difficult to stretch muscle?
Muscle Contracture
Orthopedic appliance such as brace or splint, used to prevent or correct deformities?
Orthosis