Physiology
Three types of these; approx. 640 in the body
Muscles
Crackling sounds when heard during movement
Crepitus
Test were you apply downward pressure on the knee while pushing the patella backward against femur.
Ballottement
Laying face up in bed
Amputation
Divided into axial and appendicular.
Skeleton
Slowness of movement
Bradykinesia
Test where patient extends one leg while bringing the opposite leg to the chest.
Thomas
Pointing foot to floor
Plantar flexion
Motor system disease caused by lack of dopamine in the brain.
Parkinson Disease
Connects bones to other bones.
Ligament
Inflammation of the bursa.
Bursitis
Test for knee meniscus tears, performed by moving the knee through flexion and extension with rotation and stress
McMurray
Bending a body part
Flexion
Sideways or abnormal S or C curve of the spine
Scoliosis
Connects bones to muscle
Tendons
covex curvature of the spine
Test used to check for knee swelling by "milking' fluid on the medial knee and tapping the later side of the patella.
Bulge
Bringing your arms down toward your side
Adduction
Stretching or tearing of a tendon or muscle
Strain
Flexible connective tissue found throughout the body. EX: Connects Ribs to sternum
Cartilage
changes in sensation (burning, tingling, or numbness)
Paresthesia
Test that checks for carpal tunnel syndrome where you hold both wrists in acute flexion for 60 seconds
Phalen
Bringing your finger to your thumb
Opposition
Blood test that detects muscle damage and is specific for skeletal muscle.
CK