Medical Terminology

6. Side of the body that is impaired.
8. Tools or equipment used to aid in mobility, communication, or other tasks, such as walkers, canes, or hearing aids.
10. The wasting or decrease in size of muscle or tissue due to disuse or lack of movement.
11. Basic activities required for daily living, such as eating, dressing, bathing, and toileting.
13. Being unable to move or walk.
14. Sitting on the edge of the bed with feet hanging down.
16. Relating to mental processes such as thinking, memory, and learning.
18. A device used to help move patients who are unable to move on their own.
20. Paralysis of one side of the body.

1. A healthcare professional who helps patients improve mobility, strength, and physical function.
2. The act of walking or moving from one place to another.
3. Side that is functioning normally.
4. The act of assigning tasks to another person.
5. Arms and legs.
7. A healthcare professional who helps individuals perform daily activities and tasks.
9. The inability to control bodily functions, such as urine or bowel movements.
12. Being able to move or walk.
15. Breaks or cracks in bones.
17. The branch of medicine focused on the health care of older adults.
19. Resting in bed to recover from an illness or injury.