Athletic Medicine I - Vocabulary

Flashcards from Athletic Medicine I - VOCAB lecture notes.

Hemarthrosis

A condition in which blood has filtered from the vessels into a joint.

Hemoglobin

The red respiratory protein of erythrocytes that transports oxygen from the lungs to the tissues.

Hemopoietic

Forming blood cells.

Hemothorax

Bloody fluid in the pleural cavity.

Hernia

Protrusion of a part of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening.

Histamine

Powerful inflammatory chemical that causes an increase in vascular permeability as well as vasodilation.

Hyperemia

Unusual amount of blood in a body part.

Hyperextension

Extreme stretching of a body part (beyond normal extension).

Leukocytes

White blood cells.

Lordosis

Abnormal curvature of the lumbar vertebrae.

Malaise

Discomfort and uneasiness caused by an illness.

Malacia

Softened state, as in chondromalacia of the patella.

Microtrauma

Microscopic lesion or injury.

Myalgia

Muscle pain.

Myositis

Inflammation of muscle.

Neuroma

Tumor consisting mostly of nerve cells and nerve fibers.

Osteoarthritis

Chronic disease involving joints in which there is destruction of articular cartilage and bony overgrowth.

Osteochondral

Refers to relationship of bone and cartilage.

Osteomyelitis

Infection of a bone.

Pallor

Paleness or absence of skin coloration.

Palmar

Ventral aspect of the hand (palm).

Paraplegia

Paralysis of lower portion of the body and both legs.

Paresis

Slight or incomplete paralysis.

Paresthesia

Abnormal or unique sensation such as itching or prickling.

Pathogenic

Disease producing.

Pes cavus

Abnormally high arch of the foot.

Pes planus

Flat foot.

Phalanx

Any of the bones of the fingers and toes.

Scoliosis

Lateral and/or rotary curvature of the spine.

Seizure

Sudden onset of uncoordinated muscular activities and changes in consciousness lasting an unpredictable time.

Symptom

Subjective evidence of an abnormal situation with the body.

Synarthroses

Immovable joints.

Syndrome

Group of typical symptoms or conditions that characterize a deficiency or disease.

Synovial joint

Diarthrotic of freely moveable joint.

Tinnitus

Ringing in the ears.

Thrombus

A blood clot that blocks small blood vessel or a cavity of the heart.

Uremia

Accumulation in the blood of constituents, which should have been eliminated in the urine.

Vesicle

Blister

Volar

Pertaining to the palm or sole.

Vertigo

Loss of balance.

Viscosity

Resistance of flow.

Enzyme

An organic catalyst that can cause chemical changes in other substances without being changed itself.

Epilepsy

A chronic disorder characterized by sudden attacks of brain dysfunction, including altered consciousness.

Epiphysis

Cartilaginous growth region of a bone.

Epistaxis

Nosebleed.

Erythema

Swelling and red discoloration of the skin.

Etiology

Science dealing with causes of injury or disease.

Exostosis

Bony out growths that protrude from the surface of a bone where there is not a typical bony formation.

Galled Skin

An area of irritated and raw skin caused by sweat and friction. Galled areas are inviting to bacteria and fungi.

Ganglion

Herniation of the synovium surrounding a tendon and subsequent filling of the area with synovial fluid, resulting in a visible bump.

Genu recurvatum

Angulation of leg is posterior, or backward, from midline of the body (hyperextension).

Genu valgum

Knock knee.

Genu varum

Bowleg.

Goniometer

Apparatus used to measure joint movements and angles.

Glycogen

Storage form of glucose found in both liver and muscles.

Hyperglycemia

Excessively high level of blood sugar.

Hyperhidrosis

Excessive sweating.

Hypermobility

Extreme mobility of a joint.

Hypertension

High blood pressure.

Hyperthermia

Abnormally high body temperature.

Hyperventilation

Abnormally deep breathing that is prolonged, causing a depletion of carbon dioxide, a fall in blood pressure, and fainting.

Hyphemia

Bleeding in the anterior portion of the eye.

Hypoxia

Lack of an adequate amount of oxygen.

Idiopathic

Cause of a condition is unknown.

Impetigo

An acute contagious skin disease characterized by vesicles, pustules, and yellowish crusts.

Innervation

Nerve stimulation of a muscle.

Ipsilateral

Situated on the same side.

Ischemia

Lack of blood flow.

Kinesthesis

Sensation or feeling of movement; the awareness of body in space.

Kyphosis

Exaggeration of the normal curve of the thoracic spine.