diagnostics
The removal of a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination
what is biopsy
Surgical repair of a muscle through plastic surgery.
What is myoplasty?
A drug that reduces inflammation.
what is anti-inflammatory?
anterior cruciate ligament
what is activities of daily living
An involuntary, repetitive shaking or quivering of a part or parts of the body. Causes include illness (such as Parkinson’s disease), fever, or hypothermia (dangerously low body temperature).
What is tremor
Evaluation of involuntary muscular responses with a reflex hammer
What is deep tendon reflexes?
Treatment to rehabilitate a patient who has experienced an illness or injury.
What is physical therapy?
A drug that relieves pain; includes nonprescription pain relievers, such as aspirin, and prescription pain relievers, such as hydrocodone.
what is analgesic?
computerized axial tomography
what is CAT
A state of sustained muscular contraction.
What is a tetany?
A graphic recording of the contraction of a muscle as a result of electrical stimulation
What is electromyogram?
Most common first-aid treatment for muscular injuries; often referred to as “RICE.”
What is Rest Ice Compression Elevation?
A drug prescribed to suppress smooth-muscle contractions of the bladder, stomach, or intestine.
What is antispasmodic?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Inflammation of a tendon.
what is tendinitis?
The measurement of range of motion in a joint.
What is goniometry?
Incision to the tendon, usually to repair a deformity caused by a shortened muscle.
What is tenotomy?
A drug that, in moderate doses, slows down the central nervous system, relieves pain, and induces sleep.
what is narcotic?
deep tendon reflex
Pain in the tendon.
What is tenalgia?
Diagnostic procedure performed to evaluate the extent to which joints can be moved in a variety of directions.
What is range-of-motion?
Exercises performed to improve or maintain joint mobility and flexibility. People can perform active ROM exercises on their own.
what is range of motion?
group of drugs with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic
What is nonsterodial?
anterior cruciate ligament
What is ACL?
The stretching or tearing of a muscle or tendon, the latter of which connects muscle to bone; pulled muscle or pulled tendon.
What is a strain?