MedTerm Chap 6.txt

fibrous sheath of connective tissue that covers a muscle

muscle that has principal responsibility for a given movement

progressive degeneration of nerve tracts of spinal cord, causing muscular atrophy

weakness

flaccidity, lack of muscle tone, relaxation of muscle

tendons going through carpal tunnel in the wrist become chronically swollen and inflamed

inflammation of tissues around elbow, golfer or tennis elbow

chronic disorder characterized by widespread aching and stiffness of muscles and sfot tissues

slight paralysis of one side of body

total paralysis of one side of body

group of inherited muscle disorders that cause muscle weakness without affecting nervous system

immunologic disorder by fluctuating weakness, especially of facial and external eye muscle

hernia of a muscle

weakness or partial paralysis of a muscle

paralysis of both legs and lower part of body

inflammation of the periosteum or covering that surrounds bones

inflammation of plantar fascia causing heel pain

treated for muscular disorders (hamstring injuries, sprains, strains)

suturing of a tendon

incision into a tendon