Tendonitisis an inflamed condition of the tendon and tendon muscles. It is often caused by overuse or injury and can result in pain, swelling, and impaired movement. Common areas affected by tendonitis include the shoulders, elbows, wrists, and heels.Reference:Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant study materials, musculoskeletal disorder references.
Question # 5
Of the following choose the word or words that are incorrectly spelled:
The suffix-algiameanspain. It is used in medical terminology to describe pain in a specific part of the body, such as in "neuralgia" (nerve pain) or "myalgia" (muscle pain).
-ectomy: Refers to the surgical removal of a part of the body, as in "appendectomy."
algia: Correct suffix meaning pain.
olgÃaandilgia: Incorrect and not used in medical terminology.
The words"lisense"and"Euforia"are incorrectly spelled. The correct spellings are"license"and"euphoria"respectively. The words "keloid" and "doctrine" are spelled correctly.Reference:Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant study materials, medical dictionaries.
An inflamed condition of the tendon and tendon muscles is referred to as tendonitis. Tendonitis is the inflammation or irritation of a tendon, often caused by overuse or repetitive movements. It commonly affects the shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees, and heels.
References:
Tendinopathy: From Basic Science to Clinical Management by Savio L-Y. Woo and Per A. F. H. Renström
Principles of Orthopedic Practice by Roger H. Michael