Muscle and Movement Terminology

Origin

• Where the muscle begins; located nearest the midline of the body or on a less movable part of the skeleton.

• The point where the muscle ends; located farthest from the midline of the body.

• The area where muscle fibers are most densely packed.

• The location where muscles attach to the skin.

What is Tendinopathy (ten-din-OP-ah-thee)?

• An injury to a joint, such as ankle, knee, or wrist, that usually involves a wrenched or torn ligament.

• A condition characterized by inflammation of the tendons due to overuse.

• A type of fracture that occurs in the bones of the wrist.

• A degenerative disease affecting the cartilage in joints.

Torticollis (tor-tih-KOL-is)

• A condition characterized by a stiff neck due to spasmodic contraction of the neck muscles that pull the head toward the affected side.

• A type of headache caused by tension in the neck muscles.

• A neurological disorder that affects balance and coordination.

• An inflammation of the throat muscles that causes difficulty swallowing.

Tenolysis (ten-OL-ih-sis)

• The release of a tendon from adhesions.

• A surgical procedure to repair a tendon.

• An inflammation of the tendon.

• A type of tendon grafting procedure.

Physiatrist (fiz-ee-AT-rist)

• A physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation with the focus on restoring function.

• A doctor who primarily focuses on surgical procedures.

• A healthcare professional who provides mental health therapy.

• A specialist in sports medicine who only treats athletes.

Paraplegia (pahr-ah-PLEE-jee-ah)

• Paralysis of both legs and the lower part of the body.

• Paralysis of one arm and one leg on the same side of the body.

• Loss of sensation in the upper body only.

• Complete loss of all motor functions in the body.

Tenodesis (ten-ODD-eh-sis)

• A type of tendon repair involving grafting

• Surgical suturing of the end of a tendon to bone.

• A procedure to strengthen ligaments

• An injection therapy for tendonitis

Tenotomy (ten-OT-ah-mee)

• Surgical cutting of a tendon to provide release or allow lengthening.

• A procedure to repair a torn ligament.

• An operation to remove a bone fragment.

• A technique to strengthen a muscle.

Paralysis (pah-RAL-ih-sis)

• The loss of sensation and voluntary muscle movements in a muscle through disease or injury to its nerve supply.

• A condition characterized by excessive muscle movement and spasms.

• A temporary loss of consciousness due to a lack of blood flow to the brain.

• An involuntary contraction of muscles leading to stiffness.

What is plantar fasciitis (PLAN-tar fas-ee-EYE-tis)?

• A type of foot surgery

• Inflammation of the plantar fascia causing foot or heel pain when walking or running.

• A common foot exercise

• A skin condition affecting the feet.