Combining Forms
the combining form electr/o means?
electricity
the suffix -dynia means?
pain
The anatomical term muscular means?
pertaining to muscle
The abbreviation IM means?
intramuscular
The term dyskinesia means?
having difficult or abnormal movement
the combining forms ten/o, tend/o, and tendin/o mean?
tendon
the suffix -trophy means?
development
The anatomical term tendinous means?
pertaining to tendon
The abbreviation MD means?
muscular dystrophy
The term spasm means?
sudden, involuntary, strong muscle contractions
the combining form carp/o means?
carpus
the suffix -rrhaphy means?
suture
The anatomical term musculoskeletal means?
pertaining to muscle and skeleton
The abbreviation DTR means?
deep tendon reflex
The term myorrhexis means?
tearing or rupture of a muscle
the combining form kinesi/o means?
movement
the suffix -desis means?
to fuse
The anatomical term fibrous means?
pertaining to having muscle fibers
The abbreviation EMG means?
electromyogram
The term polymyositis means?
simultaneous inflammation of many muscles
the combining form fasci/o means?
fibrous band
the suffix -asthenia means?
weakness
The anatomical term fascial means?
pertaining to fascia (fibrous band)
The abbreviation CK means?
creatine kinase
The term lateral epicondylitis means?
inflammation of muscle attached to lateral epicondyle of the elbow (tennis elbow)