Terminology
The prefix meaning "Muscle".
My/o
It is a circular movement around an axis, such as the shoulder joint.
What is rotation?
Loss of muscle mass related to aging.
What is Sarcopenia?
A broken bone.
What is Fracture?
Inflammation of a Bone.
What is osteitis?
Means decreasing the angle between two bones by bending a limb at a joint.
What is Flexion
occurs when tissue, such as part of an internal organ, protrudes through a weak area in the muscle normally containing
What is hernia?
Inflammation of a joint.
What is Arthritis?
Means Pain.
What is the suffix -algia?
Is the circular movement at the far end of the limb.
What is Circumduction?
Lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement.
What is Ataxia?
Age-related bone loss that makes bones fragile.
What is Osteoporosis?
-Plegia
Means Paralysis, stroke
Is the act of raising or lifting a body part.
What is Elevation?
Is the inflammation of the tissues surrounding the elbow.
What is Epicondylitis?
Occurs when a ligament is wrenched or torn.
What is a Sprain?
Is the surgical repair of a joint.
What is Arthroplasty?
Is the extreme or overextension of a limb or body part beyond its normal limit.
What is Hiperextension?
Paralysis of both legs and the lower part of the body.
What is Paraplegia?
Pain caused by inflammation of the band of tissue on the bottom of the foot.
What is plantar Fascitis?