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36 Cards in this Set
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sphincter
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A ring-like band of muscle fibers that closes a natural orifice.
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pronation
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the act of turning the palm or sole of the foot backward or downward
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supination
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the act of turning the palm or sole of the foot forward or upward
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myoedema
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Swelling or edema of a muscle.
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involuntary muscle
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A muscle that is not controlled by the patient.
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gluteus
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The buttock muscle.
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tendon
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A strong, fibrous band of tissue that attaches muscle to bone.
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gastrocnemius
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The calf muscle
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ligament
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A strong band of fibrous tissue that holds bones to bones or supports large organs.
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myogelosis
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Hardening of a muscle.
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tone, tonus
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Slight, continuous contraction of muscle.
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adduction
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drawing toward the midline
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antagonist
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A muscle that opposes the action of another muscle.
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pectoralis major and pectoralis minor
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Chest muscles.
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abduction
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drawing away from
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passive movement
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Any movement involving the contraction of muscles with the energy supplied from an outside source.
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myotasis
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Stretching of muscle.
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voluntary muscle
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A muscle that is controlled by the patient.
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muscle
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An organ that by contracting produces movement.
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extension
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straightening
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medial rotation
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turning toward the midline
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circumduction
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circular movement
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active movement
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Voluntary movement involving the contraction of muscles with energy supplied by the patient.
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spasm
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An involuntary contraction of a muscle.
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flaccid
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limp
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lateral rotation
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turning away from the midline
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hyperextension
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extreme or excessive straightening
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fascia
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A band of tissue enveloping muscles and certain organs of the body.
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flexion
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bending
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deltoid
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The triangular muscle that invests the shoulder.
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myodiastasis
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Separation of a muscle.
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popliteus
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Muscle posterior to the knee.
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contracture
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A shortened or distorted muscle.
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asthenia
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weakness
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synergist
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A muscle that acts together with another.
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ambulation
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walking
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