Muscles, Tendons, and Related Disorders

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to muscles, tendons, their disorders, and related anatomical structures.

Arthrocentesis

Puncture of a joint cavity to remove fluid.

Pharmacology

The study of drugs and their effects on the body.

Bisphosphate

Drug that slows the activity of osteoclasts, increasing bone mass.

Corticosteroid

Reduces pain and inflammation of arthritis, may include osteoporosis.

Skeletal Muscle

Type of voluntary muscle responsible for movement.

Hypertrophy

Enlargement of muscle fibers due to increased workload.

Atrophy

Reduction in muscle size due to lack of use.

Dystrophy

Disorder characterized by abnormal muscle development.

Ambulatory

Pertaining to walking.

Fascia

Sheet of fibrous connective tissue.

Abduction

Movement away from the midline of the body.

Adduction

Movement toward the midline of the body.

Fibromyalgia

Chronic pain condition affecting muscles and tendons.

Myopathy

Disease affecting muscle tissue.

Myringotomy

Surgical incision into the eardrum to relieve pressure.

Otitis Media

Inflammation or infection of the middle ear.

Tinnitus

Ringing or buzzing in the ears.

Cataract

Clouding of the lens in the eye.

Glaucoma

Increased pressure in the eye that can lead to vision loss.