Terminology
Dorsi- means?
Back
Bending a body part or decreasing the angle of a joint?
Flexion
A flat pad with electrical coils between layers of soft fabric?
Heating Pad
Axillary crutches that are TOO LONG put pressure on nerves in the armpit causing a condition known as?
Crutch Palsy
___ is the way a person walks?
Gait
Myo- means?
Muscle
Moving a body part in a circle?
Circumduction
Controls bleeding by constricting bloos vessels?
Cryotherapy
When crutches are adjusted correctly, what degree should the patients elbow be flexed at?
30 degrees
The muscle responsible for MOST of the movement?
Agonist or Prime Mover
Ab- means?
Away from
Moving a body part away from the midline of the body?
Abduction
A receptacle of heated wax and mineral oil. Use to reduce pain, muscle spasms and stiffness?
Paraffin Bath
Crutch gait used for patients with severe disabilities?
Swing-to or Swing-through
____ is the attachment site for the LESS moveable bone during muslce contraction?
Orgin or Superior
-Lysis means?
Destruction
Turning the palm of the hand down?
Pronation
Helps prevent atrophy in muscles that cannot move voluntarily by causing the muscles to contract involuntarily and relax?
Electrical Stimulation
Crutch gait used when a patient cannot bear weight on one leg, but can bear full weight on unaffected leg?
Three-Point Gait
Weight traction is also known as?
Static Traction
Rhabdo- means?
Striated, Rod shaped
Turning the sole of the foot laterally?
Eversion
A type of heat therapy in which a machine produces high-frequency electromagnetic waves that create deep heat penetration in muscle tissue?
Diathermy
Crutch gait used only when a patient can bear weight on both legs. (Slow gait)
Four-Point Gait
"Swedish Massage" another name for tapotement ?
Percussion