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HOSA: Med Term Muscular Part 3
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
chicken shots
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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 | 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 |