SPORTS MEDICINE TERMINOLOGY Quiz #1 1. abdomen Portion of the trunk located between the chest and the pelvis 2. abduction Movement of a body part away from the mid-line of the body 3. abrasion Rubbing or scraping off of skin 4. acute Characterized by rapid onset, resulting from a traumatic
event 5. adduction Movement of a body part toward the mid-line of the body 6. agonist A muscle that performs the desired movement; prime mover 7. amenorrhea Absence or suppression of menstruation 8. analgesic Agent that relieves pain without causing a complete loss of
sensation 9. anoxia Lack of oxygen 10. antagonist A muscle that acts in opposition to another muscle (agonist) 11. anterior Before or in front of 12. anti-inflammatory Drugs that reduce swelling and inflammation 13. antipyretic Agent that reduces fever 14. apophysis Bony outgrowth to which muscles attach 15. arthroscopy Viewing the inside of a joint through an arthroscope using a
small video camera lens 16. atrophy Decrease in size of muscle or tissue 17. avascular Lack of blood circulation 18. avulsion Forcible tearing away or separation. 19. axilla Armpit 20. bradycardia Slow heartbeat 21. bursa Small synovial sac located over bony prominences that aids in
reducing friction. 22. bursitis Inflammation of a bursa 23. collagen The major protein of connective tissue 24. concentric The muscle shortens while contracting against resistance 25. contraindication A condition adversely affected by a specific action 26. contusion Bruise or injury to soft tissue that does not break the skin Quiz #2 1. contrecoup Head injury on opposite side of the actual injury site due to
rebound of the brain 2. crepitation Crackling sound heard during the movement of a broken bone 3. cryotherapy Therapeutic use of cold 4. cyanosis Bluish discoloration of the skin caused by a reduced amount of hemoglobin in the blood. 5. debride Removal of dirt and dead tissue from a wound 6. dermatome Segmental skin area innervated by various segments of the
spinal cord 7. diastolic The residual pressure when the heart in between beats 8. diplopia Double vision 9. dislocation The displacement of bones of a joint 10. distal Farthest from the center, midline, or trunk 11. dorsal Referring to the back of body or structure (posterior) 12. dorsiflexion Bending of the ankle upward 13. dyspnea Difficult or painful breathing 14. eccentric The process of muscle contraction and stretch of the muscle-
tendon unit by an extrinsic force (lengthening contraction) 15. ecchymosis Black and blue discoloration of the skin caused by hemorrhage 16. edema Swelling caused by the collection of fluid in connective tissue 17. electrolyte Solution that is a conductor of electricity 18. enzyme An organic catalyst that can cause chemical changes in other substances without being changed itself 19. epilepsy A chronic disorder characterized by sudden attacks of brain
dysfunction, including altered consciousness. 20. epiphysis Cartilaginous growth region of a bone; growth plate 21. epistaxis Nosebleed 22. etiology Science dealing with causes of injury or disease 23. eversion A movement of turning the foot outward 24. fascia Fibrous membrane that covers, supports, and separate
muscles 25. fasciitis Inflammation of fascia Quiz #3 1. fibrocartilage Type of cartilage that contain visible collagenous fibers (menisci) 2. fibrosis Development of excessive fibrous connective tissue 3. flexibility The range of motion in a given joint or combination of joints 4. fracture A break or crack in a bone 5. goniometer Protractor used to measure joint range of motion 6. glycogen Storage form of glucose found in both the liver and muscles 7. hemarthrosis Blood in a joint 8. hematoma A localized collection a blood, usually clotted, that is confined
within an organ, tissue, or space. 9. hematuria Blood in the urine 10. hemoglobin The red respiratory protein of erythrocytes that transports
oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. 11. hemopoietic Forming blood cells
12. hemorrhage Discharge of blood 13. hemothorax Bloody fluid in the pleural cavity 14. hernia Protrusion of apart of an organ or tissue through an abnormal opening 15. histamine Powerful inflammatory chemical that causes an increase in
vascular permeability as well as vasodilation 16. hyperextension Extreme stretching of a body part (beyond normal
extension). 17. hyperglycemia Excessively high level of blood sugar 18. hypermobility Extreme mobility of a joint 19. hypertension High blood pressure 20. hyperthermia Abnormally high body temperature 21. hypertrophy Enlargement of a part caused by an increase in the size
of its cells 22. hyperventilation Abnormally deep breathing that is prolonged, causing a depletion of carbon dioxide, a fall in blood pressure, and
fainting. 23. hyphemia Bleeding into the anterior portion of the eye 24. hypoxia Lack of an adequate amount of oxygen 25. idiopathic Cause of a condition is unknown Quiz #4 1. innervation Nerve stimulation of a muscle 2. inversion Turning the ankle inward 3. ipsilateral Situated on the same side 4. ischemia Lack of blood flow 5. isokinetic Accommodating and variable resistance 6. isometric Contracts the muscle statically without changing its length 7. isotonic Shortens and lengthens the muscle through a complete range
of motion 8. kinesthesis Sensation or feeling of movement; the awareness of body in
space 9. kyphosis Exaggeration of the normal curve of the thoracic spine 10. leukocytes White blood cells 11. lordosis Abnormal curvature of the lumbar vertebrae 12. luxation Complete dislocation 13. microtrauma Microscopic lesion or injury, e.g. stress fracture
14. myotome A group of muscles innervated by a single nerve root 15. myositis ossificans Characterized by ossification (bone formation) of
muscles 16. necrosis Tissue death 17. neuritis Inflammation of a nerve 18.osteoarthritis Chronic disease involving joints in which their is destruction of articular cartilage and bony overgrowth 19.osteochondral Refers to relationship of bone and cartilage 20. palpation Feeling an injury with the fingers 21. paraplegia Paralysis of lower portion of the body and both legs. 22. paresthesia Abnormal or unique sensation such as itching or prickling 23. pathogenic Disease producing 24.pes cavus Abnormally high arch of the foot 25. pes planus An abnormally flat foot Quiz #5 1. phalanx Any one of the bones of the fingers and toes 2. prognosis Prediction as to probable outcome of a disease or injury 3. prophylaxis Guarding against injury or disease 4. proprioception The sensory awareness of a joints position
5. proximal Nearest to the point of reference 6. quadriplegia paralysis affecting all four limbs 7. residual The remaining amount 8. rhinitis The common cold (running nose) 9. scoliosis Lateral and/or rotary curvature of the spine 10. seizure Sudden onset of uncoordinated muscular activities and changes in consciousness lasting an unpredictable time 11. spasm transitory muscle contractions 12. subluxation Partial or incomplete dislocation of an articulation 13. symptom Subjective evidence of an abnormal situation within the body 14. syndrome Group of typical symptoms or conditions that characterize a
deficiency or disease 15. systolic The blood pressure exerted by the pumping of the heart 16. tachycardia Rapid or abnormally high pulse rate 17. tendinitis Inflammation of a tendon 18. thermotherapy Therapeutic use of heat 19. tinnitus Ringing in the ears 20. valgus Angulation of the body outward (away from mid-line) 21. varus Angulation of the body inward (toward mid-line) 22. vasoconstriction Decrease in the diameter of a blood vessel resulting in a
decrease blood flow 23. vasodilation Increase in the diameter of blood vessel resulting in an
increase blood flow 24. viscera internal abdominal organs 25. volar Pertaining to the palm or sole