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25 Cards in this Set
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Malignant tumor of smooth muscles |
Leiomyosarcoma |
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Wasting away of muscle |
Atrophy |
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Doctor specializing in joint disorder |
Rheumatologist |
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Softening of cartilage |
Chondromalacia |
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Tumor malignant of cartilage |
Chondroma |
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Pertaining to the heart muscle |
Myocardial |
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Pain of many muscles |
PolyMyalgia |
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Muscle connected to internal organs |
Visceral |
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Connection of muscle to a stationary bone |
Origin |
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Incision of a joint |
Arthrotomy |
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A fluid sac near a joint |
Bursa |
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Fibrous membrane separating muscles |
Fascia |
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Suture of a tendon |
Tenorrhaphy |
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Muscles that are responsible for bending a limb |
Flexion |
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Movement toward the midline |
Adduction |
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Movement away from the midline |
Abduction |
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Circular movement around an axis |
Rotation |
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Straightening out a limb |
Extension |
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Turning the palm backward (downward) |
Pronation |
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Leimyosarcoma |
A Malignant tumor of the smooth muscle |
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Trocahanter |
Large process on the femur |
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Muscular dystrophy |
Poor development of muscles that can be inherited and leads to progressive weakness and degeneration |
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Fibromyalgia |
Pain o fibrous tissue and muscle |
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Inflammation of a tendon |
Tendinitis |
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Fluid found within the joint |
Synovial Fluid |
