Medical Terminology Chapter 4 Part 2

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Across
  1. 3. abnormal involuntary contraction of neck muscles (wryneck)
  2. 5. muscle inflammation involving many muscles
  3. 7. surgical division of a tendon
  4. 8. rotation of the hand or foot so the palm or sole faces downward
  5. 9. slanted or at an angle (used to describe certain muscles)
  6. 12. breakdown or degeneration of muscle tissue
  7. 13. paralysis of both legs and the lower part of the body
  8. 15. surgical suturing of a torn tendon
  9. 16. loss of sensation and voluntary muscle movements
  10. 17. surgical release of a tendon from adhesions
  11. 19. inflammation of a tendon sheath
  12. 21. chronic autoimmune disease causing weakness of voluntary muscles
  13. 23. herniation of muscle through its surrounding sheath
  14. 25. inflammation of the plantar fascia causing heel pain
  15. 26. group of inherited muscle disorders causing weakness and degeneration
  16. 27. ring-like muscle that closes a passageway
Down
  1. 1. hiccups involuntary contraction of the diaphragm
  2. 2. crosswise direction; muscle fibers running horizontally
  3. 3. surgical fixation of a tendon
  4. 4. sudden, involuntary jerking of a muscle or group of muscles
  5. 6. where the muscle begins; less movable attachment site
  6. 8. physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation
  7. 10. slight paralysis or muscle weakness
  8. 11. paralysis of all four extremities
  9. 14. injury to a ligament around a joint
  10. 18. release soft-tissue therapy to ease pain and tightness in muscles and fascia
  11. 20. pain along the shin bone from muscle strain or overuse
  12. 22. relating to both nerves and muscles
  13. 23. surgical suturing of a muscle wound
  14. 24. age-related loss of muscle mass and strength