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​Match each definition with the correct word part. --ic


A) ​abnormal condition
B) ​movement
C) ​muscle
D) paralysis​
E) ​pertaining to

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -tri-


A) ​coordination
B) rupture​
C) ​tendon
D) three​
E) ​tone, tension, stretching

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A surgical incision into a tendon is known as ____________________.​

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -fibr/o


A) ​bad
B) ​fascia
C) ​fibrous connective tissue
D) ​hernia
E) ​two

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A/An ____________________ is the protrusion of a muscle through a tear in the fascia surrounding it.​

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The protrusion of a part of a structure through the tissues normally containing it is known as a ____________________.​

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​Match each definition with the appropriate condition. -dystonia


A) ​abnormally increased motor function or activity
B) ​condition of abnormal muscle tone
C) ​distortion of voluntary movement
D) crosswise direction​
E) ​extreme slowness in movement

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Which condition is commonly treated with a fasciotomy to relieve pressure?​


A) ​compartment syndrome
B) ​overuse tendinitis
C) ​carpal tunnel syndrome
D) ​impingement syndrome

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​Match each definition with the correct word part. -my/o


A) ​abnormal condition
B) ​movement
C) ​muscle
D) paralysis​
E) ​pertaining to

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -adhesion


A) ​band of fibrous tissue
B) ​degeneration of muscle
C) ​lacking normal muscle tone
D) ​muscle weakness from lack of use
E) ​inflammation of a fascia

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A diagnostic procedure to evaluate joint mobility and muscle strength is known as _____.​


A) ​electromyography
B) ​range-of-motion testing
C) ​percutaneous needle tenotomy
D) ​deep tendon reflexes

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A physician who specializes in treating the causes of paralysis and similar muscular disorders is known as a/an _____.


A) ​sports medicine physician
B) ​neurologist
C) ​occupational therapist
D) ​physical therapist

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​Match each definition with the correct term. -adduction


A) bending the foot upward at the ankle​
B) circular movement at the far end of a limb​
C) ​limb movement away from the midline
D) limb movement toward the midline​
E) ​rotating the palm of the hand downward

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​Match each definition with the appropriate condition. -myoparesis


A) paralysis of all four extremities​
B) paralysis of both legs and lower body​
C) ​slight paralysis of a muscle
D) slight paralysis of one side of the body​
E) ​total paralysis of one side of the body

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The quick, involuntary jerking of a muscle or group of muscles is known as ____________________.​

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____________________ release is a specialized soft-tissue manipulation technique used to ease the pain of conditions such as fibromyalgia.​

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The overextension of a limb or body part beyond its normal limit is known as _____.


A) ​elevation
B) ​hyperextension
C) ​adduction
D) ​supination

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​Match each definition with the appropriate condition. -paraplegia


A) paralysis of all four extremities​
B) paralysis of both legs and lower body​
C) ​slight paralysis of a muscle
D) slight paralysis of one side of the body​
E) ​total paralysis of one side of the body

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The surgical suturing of a divided tendon is known as a/an ____________________.​

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____________________ is a chronic autoimmune disease that produces serious weakness of the voluntary muscles.​

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