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crepitation

a crackling sound heard during movement of body part or joint; related to inflammation or fractured bone

heat stroke

a disturbance of the temperature-regulating mechanisms of the body caused by overexposure to excessive heat, resulting in fever, hot and dry skin, and rapid pulse, sometimes progressing to delirium and coma

abrasion

a type of open wound from scraping or rubbing

hematoma

blood tumor or mass

concentric contraction

contraction of a muscle by shortening

arthroscopic

described viewing the interior of a joint utilizing a small camera lens and a non-invasive surgical technique

intravenous

describes a method of administering substances via a vein

isotonic

describes contraction that shortens and lengthens the muscles

plantarflexion

movement in which the fire part of the foot is depressed relative to the ankle

eccentric contraction

muscle contraction by lengthening of the muscle

bilateral

pertaining to both sides of a body

conduction

transfer of a temperature thermal energy by direct contact with a medium


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