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26 Cards in this Set
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Abdomen |
Portion of the trunk between the chest and pelvis |
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Abduction |
Movement of a body part away from the midline of the body |
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Abrasion |
Rubbing or scraping off of skin |
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Acute |
Characterized by rapid onset Resulting from a traumatic event |
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Adduction |
Movement of a body part toward the midline of the body |
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Agonist |
A muscle that performs the desired movement Prime mover |
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Amenorrhea |
Absence or suppression of menstruation |
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Analgesic |
Agent that relieves pain without causing a complete loss of sensation |
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Anoxia |
Lack of oxygen |
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Antagonist |
A muscle that acts in opposition to another muscle |
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Anterior |
Before or in front of |
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Anti-inflammatory |
Drugs that reduce swelling and inflammation |
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Antipyretic |
Agents that reduce fevers |
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Apophysis |
Bony outgrowth to which muscles attach |
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Arthroscopy |
Viewing the inside of a joint through an arthroscopy using a small video camera lens |
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Atrophy |
Decrease in size of muscle tissue |
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Avascular |
Lack of blood circulation |
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Avulsion |
Forcible tearing away or separation |
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Axilla |
Armpit |
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Bradycardia |
Slow heartbeat |
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Bursa |
Small synovial sac located over bony prominence that aid in reducing friction |
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Bursitis |
Inflammation of a bursa |
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Collagen |
The major protein of connective tissue |
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Concentric |
The muscle shortens while contracting against resistance |
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Contraindication |
A condition adversely affected by a specific action |
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Contusion |
Bruise or injury to soft tissue that does not break the skin |
