Muscular-Ii
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Start Flashcard Study Return to Medical Terminology homepage| Medical Term | Description |
| -pterygium | abnormality of conjunctiva |
| -stroma | connective or supportive tissue of an organ |
| adductor | A muscle that moves a body part toward the midline or axis of the body. |
| ADL | activities of daily living |
| asthen- | weakness |
| ballism | Abnormal involuntary movements of the limbs. |
| deltoid | Thick triangular muscle in the shoulder whose function is to abduct, flex, and extend the arm. |
| desm/o | ligament |
| DTR | deep tendon reflex |
| dyskinesia | Involuntary muscle movements of the face, trunk, neck and extremities and difficulty with voluntary movements. Often associated with the use of certain medications. |
| dystonia | A disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions that cause slow repetitive movements or abnormal postures. |
| EMG | electromyography |
| EOM | extraocular muscles |
| epicondylitis | Tennis elbow. Occurs from partial or complete tears of the tendons of the forearm, or from overuse, a strain. |
| ergo- | work, energy |
| extensor | Any muscle that extends a limb or other body part. |
| flex/o | bend |
| flexor | Any muscle that causes a limb to bend. |
| ganglion cyst | Swelling or tumor on a joint or tendon sheath due to trauma. |
| hyperkinesis | Excessive movement of muscles of the body. |
| IM | intramuscular |
| intrinsic muscle | A muscle whose origin and insertion are both in the same part or organ. |
| isotonic contraction | Muscle contraction with negligible change in the force of contraction but shortening of the distance between the origin and insertion. |
| lei/o | smooth |
| lig | ligament |
| MD | muscular dystrophy |
| myofascial release | Physical therapy used to treat chronic pain in the tissues that surround and support muscles. |
| myogenic | Originating in the muscles. |
| myorrhaphy | Suture of muscle tissue or a muscle wound. |
| NMJ | neuromuscular junction |
| pelvic floor | The connective tissues and muscles that lie beneath and support the perineum and pelvis. It extends between the pubic bone anteriorly and the coccyx posteriorly. |
| physiatrist | A doctor specializing in the physiological treatment of patients with conditions affecting movement. Often used in stroke rehabilitation. |
| polymyositis | Inflammation of the muscles or associated tissues, such as the blood vessels that supply the muscles |
| pyg/o | buttocks |
| rhabdomy/o | striated muscle |
| RICE | rest, ice, compression, elevation |
| RSI | repetitive stress injury |
| sarcocystosis | Infection of the striated muscle of mammals by parasites of the genus Sarcocystis. Often asymptomatic, but symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, muscle weakness, and paralysis. |
| sarcopenia | A disease associated with aging resulting in loss of muscle mass and strength. |
| sartorius | The thin, long, diagonal, strap-like anterior thigh muscle extending from the pelvis to the calf of the leg. |
| spasmo- | spasm |
| spasmodic torticollis | A very painful condition in which neck muscles contract involuntarily causing the head to twist, bend or rotate to one side. |
| ten/o | tendon |
| tremor | Involuntary shaking, quivering of body parts, commonly the extremities. |
Authors and Reviewers
Authored by Dr. Barbara A. EricksonMedically reviewed by Dr. Jonathan Keroes, MD
Last Update: 12/18/2022
