Abnormal Conditions
loss of muscle tone
hypotonia
Produces _ _ _ _
heat
the ability to contract without nerve supply
automaticity
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
MRI
Paralysis of both legs
paraplegia
inflammation of the fascia
fasciitis
protects _ _ _ _ _ _
organs
striated voluntary muscle that is attached to the bone is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ muscle
Skeletal
Electromyogram; recording of muscle contractions
EMG
Paralysis on one side of the body
Hemiplegia
PERMANENT tightening of skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia
Due to lack of mobilization
contracture
Holds body parts in _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
position
raising of a body part
elevation
Incision to the Tendon
Tenotomy
Abnormal Sensation such as tinging
paresthesia
wasting away or shrinkage
atrophy
moves food through the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ tract
digestive
a state of sustained muscular contraction
Tetany
Removal of tissue for microscopic exam
Biopsy
Degeneration or deterioration of muscle
Myolysis
weakness or mild muscular paralysis
myoparesis
assists movement of fluids through _ _ _ _ _ and _ _ _ _ _ _ _
ducts
vessels
inability to coordinate voluntary muscle activity; shaky, unsteady movements
Ataxia
Measurement of range of motion in a joint
Goniometry
Loss of mass, strength, and function as a result of aging
Sarcopenia