Medical Terminology
Across
- 1. Bent inward; denoting a deformity in which the angulation of the part is toward the midline of the body.
- 4. The upper or posterior surface, or the back, of any part.
- 8. meaning "flow or discharge"
- 10. lying face downward, or on the ventral surface.
- 11. Farther from the median.
- 12. Denoting a position above the part indicated by the word to which it is joined.
- 13. Amount of motion at a given joint when the joint is moved by an external force or therapist.
- 14. An accumulation of an excessive amount of fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities.
- 17. the act of feeling with the hand; the application of the fingers with light pressure to the surface of the body for the purpose of determining the condition of the parts beneath in physical diagnosis.
- 18. Nearest of the point of origin.
- 22. meaning "similar, beside, beyond, supplementary to, disordered"
- 23. Bruised or discoloration.
- 25. Bending of a joint or extremity.
- 27. Denoting the front surface of the body; often used to indicate the position of one structure relative to another i.e., situated nearer the front part of the body.
- 29. Amount of motion at a given joint when the subject moves the part voluntarily.
- 30. pertaining to the area behind the knee.
- 31. Relating to the sole of the foot or the caudal aspect of the tarsus on the hind limb of an animal.
- 33. Any mechanical injury (usually caused by a blow) resulting in hemorrhage beneath unbroken skin.
- 34. To bring or draw out (something latent).
- 35. The measured beginning and terminal angles, as well as the total degrees of motion, traversed by a joint moved by active muscle contraction or by passive movement.
- 36. Bent out, twisted; denoting a deformity in which the angulation is away from the midline of the body.
- 39. referring to the treatment for sprains and strains.
- 40. Relating to the elbow or the ulna.
- 42. meaning of Around; about; enclosing.
- 43. the escape of blood from the vessels; bleeding.
- 48. a joint or place of junction between two different parts or objects.
- 49. Denoting a position below the part denoted by the word to which it is joined.
- 50. a localized collection of extravasated blood, usually clotted, in an organ, space, or tissue.
- 53. Straightening of a joint or extremity.
- 55. a break or rupture in a bone.
- 56. The practical application of the overload principle to improve muscular strength and size. Resistance is gradually and continually increased to keep pace with strength gains as training progresses.
- 57. Inflammation or disease of.
- 59. Movement of a body part away from the median plane (of the body, in the case of limbs; of the hand or foot, in the case of digits).
- 61. As the occasion arises; as necessary.
- 62. meaning "the same, or self "
- 63. lying with the face upward, or on the dorsal surface.
- 65. A turning outward, as of the eyelid or foot.
- 66. Looseness or freedom of movement in a joint, normal or excessive.
- 67. Point any point on the skin over a muscle at which electrical stimulation (via electrode) causes contraction of the muscle.
- 68. Away of the point of origin.
- 69. Deviation Movement of the wrist toward the little finger side of the forearm.
- 70. a common musculoskeletal symptom that may be either acute or chronic. It may be caused by a variety of diseases and disorders that affect the lumbar spine.
- 71. Deviation Movement of the wrist toward the thumb side of the forearm.
- 73. Everyday routines generally involving functional mobility and personal care, such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and meal preparation. An inability to perform these renders one dependent on others, resulting in a self-care deficit. A major goal of occupational therapy is to enable the client to perform activities of daily living.
- 74. Old The age of the patient.
Down
- 1. Referring to the vola; denoting either the palm of the hand or sole of the foot.
- 2. Pertaining to the palm of the hand or the caudel aspect of the carpus on the forelimb of animal.
- 3. Relating to the middle or center.
- 5. An injury to a ligament when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dislocation or fracture.
- 6. A sudden involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles.
- 7. Indirect, subsidiary, or accessory to the main thing; side by side.
- 8. meaning "excessive flow"
- 9. Patient uses the muscles surrounding the joint to perform the exercise but requires some help from the therapist or equipment.
- 15. Pertaining to the back or any dorsum.
- 16. One who is suffering from disease, injury, an abnormal state, or a mental disorder, and is engaged in related treatment.
- 18. the rotation of the forearm so that the palm of the hand faces downward or backward.
- 19. Amount of motion at a given joint when the joint is applied of resistance.
- 20. Pertaining to the belly or to any venter.
- 21. A crackling or crunching sound heard when the ends of a fractured piece of bone rub against each other.
- 24. lateral rotation of the radioulnar joint to face the palm upwards.
- 26. Extremity The hip, thigh, leg, ankle, and foot.
- 28. a normal bend or curve in a body part, such as the colic flexure of the colon or the dorsal flexure of the spine.
- 32. Normal Limit A term for a CT, MRI or other image or specimen, which the examiner regards as having no significant changes.
- 33. Complaint The primary symptom that a patient states as the reason for seeking medical care.
- 37. Sound having a frequency greater than 30,000 Hz.
- 38. Relating to, affecting or having, two sides.
- 41. meaning "twice, two"
- 44. meaning "against"
- 45. meaning "one or single"
- 46. In health care, record of a patient’s symptoms, illness, and treatment thereof, as well as other life details related to health.
- 47. Denoting the back surface of the body. Often used to indicate the position of one structure relative to another i.e., nearer the back of the body.
- 48. Position Position of the body when the subject facing forward with arms and legs fully extended.
- 49. A turning inward,upside down, or in any direction contrary to the existing one.
- 51. The escape of fluid from the blood vessels or lymphatic into the tissues or a cavity.
- 52. Point a spot on the body at which pressure or other stimulus gives rise to specific sensations or symptoms.
- 54. Situated above or direct upward.
- 58. Movement of a body part towards the median plane (of the body, in the case of limbs; of the hand or foot, in the case of digits).
- 60. Situated below or directed downward.
- 63. An injury to a tendon or muscle resulting from overuse or trauma.
- 64. a test done during the physical examination to determine whether a patient with low back pain.
- 69. Extremity The shoulder, arm, forearm, wrist, and hand.
- 72. "bad, painful, disordered"