Motions of the body
the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body
Abduction
where the muscle begins, located nearest the midline or the less movable part of the skeleton
Origin
inflammation of the fascia
fasciitis
paralysis of all four extremities
Quadriplegia
Inflammation of the plantar fascia on the sole of the foot
Plantar Fasciitis
Decreasing the angle between two bones by bending a limb at a joint
Flexion
muscle that originates from the sternum and the clavical and inserts on the mastoid process.
sternocleidomastoid muscle
chronic condition characterized by fatigue; diffuse or specific muscle, joint, or bone pain
fibromyalgia
total paralysis affecting only one side
Hemiplegia
fluid filled swelling that occurs most commonly on the outer surface of the wrist
Ganglion cyst
Extreme or overextension of a limb or body part beyond its normal limit.
Hyperextension
most medial quadriceps muscle
Vastus Medialis
inflammation of the sheath surrounding a tendon
tenosynovitis
slight paralysis or weakness affecting only one side of the body
hemiparesis
Tennis Elbow
Lateral epicondylitis
act of rotating the arm or the leg so that the palm of the hand or sole of the foot is turned forward or upward.
Supination
Muscular cap of the shoulder
Deltoid
the death of muscle fibers releases their content into the blood stream. Occurs from direct trauma or severe dehydration.
Rhabdomyolysis
Paralysis of both legs and the lower part of the body
Paraplegia
permanent tightening of fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments, or skin that occurs when normally elastic connective tissues are replaced with nonelastic fibrous tissue
Contracture
the circular movement at the far end of a limb
circumduction
The most medial hamstring muscle.
Semimembranosus
the loss of muscle mass, strength, and function that come with aging.
sarcopenia
weakness or slight muscular paralysis
Myoparesis
Involuntary jerking of a muscle or group of muscles
myoclonus