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Topic 1 – Medical Language Structure

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Topic 2 – Integumentary System

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Topic 3 – Skeletal System

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Topic 4 – Muscular System

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ABBREVIATIONS: ENTER THE DEFINITION HERE:
ADLs Activities of Daily Living = basic self-care tasks that individuals typically perform to maintain their daily lives
COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant = a healthcare professional who helps patients perform daily living activities by implementing treatment plans developed by Occupational Therapists
DTR / DTRs Deep Tendon Reflex/s = involuntary, stereotypical muscle contractions that occur in response to a sudden stretch of the muscle tendon
EMG Electromyography = is a diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity of muscles and nerves
IM Intramuscular = means "into the muscle"
MD Muscular Dystrophy for this topic it stands for muscular dystrophy, not doctor of medicine = a group of genetic diseases that cause muscle weakness and degeneration
MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging = a medical imaging technique that uses strong magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of the body's internal structures, such as bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and organs
PT Physical Therapy = A healthcare profession that focuses on improving physical function and mobility through exercises, manual therapy, and other interventions.
ROM Range of Motion = to the amount of movement possible at a joint, measured in degrees, and is a key indicator of joint functionality, flexibility, and overall musculoskeletal health. Medical professionals assess ROM to diagnose injuries, monitor rehabilitation progress, and evaluate conditions like arthritis or muscle injuries.
RSI Rapid Sequence Intubation = It is a medical procedure used to quickly and safely intubate a patient, meaning to insert a breathing tube into their trachea.
COMBINING FORMS: ENTER THE DEFINITION HERE:
bi/o- life
buccinat/o- cheek
burs/o- bursa
contract/o- "to pull together" or "to shrink".
delt/o- triangle
electr/o- "electric" or "electricity".
fasci/o- fascia
fibr/o- fiber or fibrous tissue.
ganglion/o- meaning "swelling" or "tumor".
masset/o- to chew; chewing
pector/o- chest
rhabd/o- rod; wand; streak or stripe on an animal
tendin/o- tendon
troph/o- "nourishment" or "food"
ANATOMY: ENTER THE DEFINITION HERE:
abduction the movement of a limb or body part away from the midline of the body
adduction the movement towards the midline
biceps brachii muscle a large, two-headed muscle on the front of the upper arm that flexes the elbow and supinates the forearm.
buccinator a thin, quadrilateral facial muscle that forms the wall of the cheek and the lateral side of the oral cavity
bursa a small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between bones, tendons, and muscles
contraction the process of a muscle shortening or tightening
deep tendon reflexes (DTR or DTRs) involuntary, automatic muscle contractions that occur when a muscle tendon is tapped, causing a sudden stretch
deltoid muscle a large, triangular-shaped muscle located on the shoulder
extension a movement where a joint increases its angle, straightening or extending a body part
fascia a type of connective tissue that surrounds and supports all the structures in the body, including muscles, organs, bones, and nerves
flexion a movement in anatomy where the angle between two body parts decreases
gastrocnemius muscle a large, superficial muscle located in the posterior compartment of the lower leg
gluteus maximus muscle arge, superficial muscle forming the bulk of the buttocks, responsible for powerful hip extension and external rotation of the thigh
hamstring a group of three powerful muscles at the back of the thigh—the semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris—that originate near the hip and attach below the knee
insertion the point of attachment of a muscle to a bone, tendon, or other structure that is moved during the muscle's contraction
latissimus dorsi muscle a broad, flat muscle on the back that extends from the pelvis and lower back to the shoulder and arm
masseter muscle a thick, quadrangular-shaped muscle located in the jaw area, primarily responsible for elevating the mandible (lower jaw) to close the mouth and chew
origin the point where the muscle attaches to a stationary bone or structure
pectoralis major muscle a large, fan-shaped muscle in the chest that moves the arm by flexing, adducting, and medially rotating it at the shoulder joint
pronation a movement in anatomy that involves the inward rotation of a body part
quadriceps femoris a powerful muscle group in the front of the thigh, composed of four muscles: the rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, and vastus intermedius
rotation the movement of a bone or body part around its central axis
skeletal muscles voluntary muscles that are attached to bones and responsible for body movement
sternocleidomastoid muscle the anatomical structure of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle, a large, paired muscle in the neck that originates from the sternum and clavicle and inserts on the mastoid process of the temporal bone
supination a rotational movement of the forearm that turns the palm of the hand upward or forward
synovial joint a freely movable joint that allows for smooth movement between two or more bones
tendon a fibrous connective tissue that connects muscles to bones
trapezius muscle a large, flat muscle located in the upper back and neck
triceps brachii muscle the prominent muscle on the back of the upper arm responsible for extending the elbow joint
DISEASES: ENTER THE DEFINITION HERE:
atrophy the "wasting away" of a body part, like muscle or brain tissue, where the cells or tissue decrease in size or number
bursitis an inflammatory condition of the bursae, which are small, fluid-filled sacs that cushion joints and minimize friction between bones, muscles, and tendons
contracture the abnormal shortening of muscle or other tissue, leading to a permanent limitation in the range of motion of a joint or area of the body
Duchenne's muscular dystrophy a severe, genetic, and progressive muscle-wasting disorder that primarily affects boys, causing muscle weakness, loss of function, and eventually impacting the heart and breathing muscles
Dupuytren's contracture a genetic condition where the tissue in the palm of the hand thickens and tightens, forming cords that pull the fingers inward, making it impossible to straighten them
fibromyalgia a chronic condition causing widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive issues like "brain fog"
ganglion cyst a noncancerous, fluid-filled lump that commonly forms on the wrist, hand, or foot, but is not considered a disease
hypertrophy the enlargement of an organ, tissue, or cell due to an increase in the size of its existing cells, not an increase in cell number
muscular dystrophy (MD) a group of genetic disorders that cause muscle weakness and degeneration, which worsens over time and makes everyday activities increasingly difficult.
repetitive strain injury (RSI) a general term for pain in the muscles, nerves, and tendons caused by repetitive motion and overuse
restless legs syndrome a chronic nervous system disorder characterized by an overwhelming urge to move the legs, typically accompanied by uncomfortable sensations like creeping or crawling
rhabdomyoma a noncancerous (benign) tumor that grows from striated muscle tissue
rotator cuff tear damage or a rip in one or more of the tendons of the rotator cuff
tendinitis a condition characterized by the inflammation or irritation of a tendon, the fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone
tremor an involuntary, rhythmic shaking of a body part, such as the hands, arms, head, or voice

Topic 5 – Nervous System

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Topic 6 – Cardiovascular System

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Topic 7 – Blood and Lymphatic System

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Topic 8 – Respiratory System

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Topic 9 – Gastrointestinal System

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Topic 10 – Urinary System

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Topic 11 – Male Reproductive System

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Topic 12 – Female Reproductive System

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Topic 13 – Endocrine System

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Topic 14 – Ophthalmology

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Topic 14.5 – Otolaryngology

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Topic 15 – Psychiatry

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Topic 16 – Finals Week

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Pub: 07 Oct 2021 23:11 UTC

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