conditions
The stretching or tearing of a muscle or tendon
what is a strain?
Articul/o
What is joint?
The only type of muscle that never fatigues.
What is cardiac muscle?
the turning inward of the sole of the foot
What is inversion?
Inflammation of the tendon
What is tendonitis?
A deep bruise of the muscle.
What is a contusion?
The combining form meaning stretched or strained
What is tens/o?
The main mover
What is the prime mover?
Overuse injury characterized by inflammation & compression of the median nerve in the wrist
What is carpal tunnel syndrome?
Paralysis of all four extremities
What is quadriplegia?
The wasting away or shrinkage of muscle.
What is atrophy?
Straight or normal.
What is orth/o?
The "Pins and needles" sensation, for example.
What are paresthesias?
Inflammation of the thick band of tissue in the sole of the foot between the heel and the toes, resulting in heel pain
What is plantar fasciitis?
Hemiplegia
What is total paralysis of one side of the body?
An involuntary repetitive shaking or quivering
What is tremor?
kinesi/o
What is movement?
In a pair of muscles it is the one that is relaxed while the other is contracted
Group of 9 genetic diseases characterized by progressive muscle weakness & skeletal muscle deterioration
What is Muscular Dystrophy?
Weakness on one side of the body
What is hemiparesis?
Permanent tightening of skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments, & fascia; most commonly due to lack of use or immobilization.
What is contracture?
Sole of the foot
What is plant/o?
The study of movements
kinesiology
Chronic autoimmune disease characterized by voluntary muscle weakness that worsens with activity
What is myasthenia gravis?
Paralysis of both legs and, often, the lower trunk.
What is paraplegia?