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HOSA: Med Term Muscular Part 3

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This deck covers key terms and concepts related to muscular terminology, including definitions and descriptions of various medical terms and treatments.

define CORTISONE

corticosteroid for pain & inflammation
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Term
Definition
define CORTISONE
corticosteroid for pain & inflammation
describe a MUSCLE RELAXANT
act on CNS; for stiffness, pain, & discomfort; possible negative reaction w/alcohol & antidepressants
define NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKING DRUGS
temporary paralysis adjunct w/anesthesia in surgery
describe PLATELET-RICH PLASMA THERAPY
patient's blood make concentrated platelet-rich plasma; healing & pain management of joint
define VISCOSUPPLEMENTATION
direct injections of hyaluronic acid to knee to increase viscous fluid for temporary relief for arthritis
aka: viscosupplementation
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TermDefinition
define CORTISONE
corticosteroid for pain & inflammation
describe a MUSCLE RELAXANT
act on CNS; for stiffness, pain, & discomfort; possible negative reaction w/alcohol & antidepressants
define NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKING DRUGS
temporary paralysis adjunct w/anesthesia in surgery
describe PLATELET-RICH PLASMA THERAPY
patient's blood make concentrated platelet-rich plasma; healing & pain management of joint
define VISCOSUPPLEMENTATION
direct injections of hyaluronic acid to knee to increase viscous fluid for temporary relief for arthritis
aka: viscosupplementation
chicken shots
describe MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
specialized soft-tissue release; treat fibro, myofascial pain syndrome, movement restrictions, TMJ disorder, carpal tunnel
describe THERAPEUTIC ULTRASOUND
high-frequency sound waves to make heat deep in tissue; reduce pain, muscle spasms, & increase healing & blood flow
define TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATION (TENS)
device deliver electrical impulse thru skin
define FASCIOTOMY
incision thru fascia relieves pressure gen for compartment syndrome
define TENODESIS
surgical suturing tendon end to bone
define TENOLYSIS
release tendon from adhesions
define TENOTOMY
surgical cutting of tendon for release/lengthening to correct contraction deformities
define MYORRHAPHY
surgical suturing of muscle
define MYOTOMY
surgical incision into muscle
define ANALGESIC
drug relieves pain
describe NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS (NSAIDs)
group of drugs w/anaglesic, anti-inflammatory, & antipyretic properties; no narcotic effects so less chance of addiction
define MUSCLER INNERVATION
stimulate muscle by impulse transmitted by motor nerve
define CIRCUMDUCTION
circular motion @ far end of limb
define ROTATION
circulation motion around axis
define ORIGIN
where muscle begins nearest midline & less movable pt of skeleton
describe INSERTION
where muscle ends; more movable & farther from midline
define EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
specialist under physician supervision to create exercise programs & does tests to promote fitness
define PHYSIATRIST
physician for physical medicine & rehab
define ERGONOMICS
study of human factors affecting design & operation of tools & work