ch 4 med term

which abbreviations is a diagnostic test?

CPK

which abbreviations is a record of the strength and quality of muscle contractions?

EMG

which abbreviations is pathological condition?

MD

which abbreviation stands for a surgical procedure?

TKA

what involves obtaining fluid from a joint in order to examine it to make a diagnosis?

arthrocentesis

which procedure examines the inside a joint?

arthroscopy

Muscle wasting is the common term for...

atrophy

what term means abnormal tone?

dystonia

widespread aching and pain in the muscles and soft tissue is called...

fibromyalgia

which term means an increase in muscle bulk?

hypertrophy

which surgical procedure relieves pressure on a compressed spinal nerve?

laminectomy

which term is misspelled?

mandibuler

which term is misspelled?

metacarpel

which of the following is NOT one of the three types of muscles found in the body?

motor

surgery performed to realign bone fragments is called an..

open reduction

which bones are the fingers?

phalanges

strong anti-inflammatory drugs like corticosteroids are used to treat which condition?

rheumatoid arthritis

which bones is the shoulder blade?

scapula

intermittent claudication is..

severe leg pain when walking very short distances

which of the following is a sudden, involuntary, strong muscle contraction?

spasm

which condition is caused by overuse or overstretching?

strain

applying a pulling a force on a fracture in order to restore normal alignment is called...

traction

which of the following is a reason for performing an amputation?

tumor, crushing injury, uncontrollable infection

Which type of muscle is found in the walls of hollow organs?

visceral

bone scan

which diagnostic image uses a radioactive dye to produce an image?