Dental Procedures & Techniques- Ch 25- Key Terms/COMPLETED

Carpel Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

Condition that causes pain, numbness, tingling in the hand and arms associated with continued flexion and extension of the wrist

Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD)

painful conditions that result from ongoing stresses to muscles, tendon, nerve, and joints

Ergonomics

Study of people in their work environment, and how to prevent injuries

Maximum Horizontal Reach

Reach created when the upper arm is fully extended

Maximum Vertical Reach

Reach created by a vertical sweep of the forearm while the elbow is kept at midtorso level

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD)

Painful conditions that affect both muscles and bones, such as neck or back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome

Neutral Position

position of the body to maintain for a prolonged period, with a natural curvature of the spine

Normal Horizontal Reach

Reach created by a sweep of the forearm with the upper arm held at the side

Sprains

Injuries caused by sudden twisting or wrenching of a joint with stretching or tearing of ligaments

Strains

Injuries caused by extreme stretching of muscles or ligaments

Thenar Eminence

Fleshy mound on the palm at the base of the thumb