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MTChap4 12-14
muscles
Question | Answer |
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List 4 functions of the muscular system | movement_posture_move body fluids_heat production |
Bi | two |
Tri | three |
-cele | hernia, tumor |
-ic | pertaining to |
Fasci/o | fascia, fibrous band |
kinesi/o | movement |
My/o | muscle |
fibr/o | fiber |
-plegia | paralysis |
-paresis | partial or incomplete paralysis |
Dys | bad, difficult, painful |
tendin/o | tendon |
hemi | half |
Sprain | injury to a joint usually have a stretched or torn ligament |
Strain | injury to the muscle or tendon |
Sphincter | ring like muscle that constricts the opening |
Ergonomics | study of and design of the workplace to reduce injuries, strain, and stress |
Paraplegia | paralysis of both legs and the lower part of the body |
Spasm | involuntary contraction |
RICE(acronym) | Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (above the level of the heart) |
Fibromyalgia | fibro/my/algia –chronic pain in muscle, joint, and/or bone with fatigue |
Myoplasty | my/o/plasty – surgical repair of the muscle |
Hemiplegia | hemi/plegia – one sided paralysis |
Fasciotomy | fasci/otomy – surgical opening of the fascia to relieve tension or pressure |
Kinesiology | kinesi/ology- the study of movement |
Hemiparesis | hemi/paresis – partial or incomplete paralysis of one side of the body |
Quadriplegia | quadr/i/plegia- paralysis of all four extremities |
CTS | carpel tunnel syndrome |
FMS | fibromyalgia syndrome |
EMG | electromyography |
QUAD | Quadriplegia |
MD | muscular dystrophy |