Questions and Answers
A strain or tear of any of the muscles that straighten the hip and bend the knee is known as a/an ___________.
hamstring injury
An injury to the body of a muscle or attachment of a tendon is a/an ___________.
strain
A ____________ is the surgical repair of a fascia.
fascioplasty
A syndrome involving the compression of nerves and blood vessels due to swelling within the enclosed space created by the fascia that separates groups of muscles is known as __________.
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A physician who specializes in treating the causes of paralysis and similar muscular disorders is known as a/an ____________.
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A __________ is a sudden, involuntary contraction of one or more muscles.
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Which term describes the act of raising the ribs when breathing in?
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Which term means the point where the muscle ends by attaching to a bone or tendon?
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What condition affects the neuromuscular junction and produces weakness of voluntary muscles?
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Which of the following is an overuse injury that occurs in the area of the knee?
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What type of movement means decreasing the angle between two bones by bending a limb at a joint?
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The term means the protrusion of muscle substance through a tear in the fascia surrounding it is called ___________.
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Symptoms of __________ syndrome occur when the tendons that pass through the carpal tunnel become inflamed and swollen and create pressure on the median nerve.
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Muscular ___________ is a group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles without affecting the nervous system.
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The most common first aid treatment of muscular injuries is known by the acronym _____________.
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When inflamed and swollen tendons are caught in the narrow space between the bones within the shoulder joint, this condition is known as ____________ syndrome.
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The condition known as ______________ is the degeneration of muscle tissue.
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Ruptured rotator cuff develops when rotator cuff tendinitis is left untreated or if the overuse continues so that the irritated tendon weakens and tears.
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An antispasmodic is administered to relieve pain caused by strains and sprains.
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Achilles tendinitis is a painful inflammation of the Achilles tendon caused by excessive stress being placed on that tendon.
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Skeletal muscle relaxers are medications that act on the central nervous system.
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Bradykinesia is extreme slowness in movement.
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Sudden, involuntary jerking of a muscle or group of muscles is known as _____________.
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Inflammation of the tissues surrounding the elbow is known as ___________.
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Protrusion of a part of a structure through the tissues normally containing it is known as a __________.
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The medical term meaning the release of a tendon from adhesions is __________.
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The term _________ means the lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement.
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______________ release is a specialized soft-tissue manipulation technique used to ease the pain of conditions such as fibromyalgia.
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The surgical suturing of a divided tendon is known as a/an ________________.
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The point where the muscle ends by attaching to a bone or tendon is known as the ______________.
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Study Notes
Musculoskeletal Medical Terminology
- Hamstring Injury: A strain or tear of muscles that straighten the hip and bend the knee.
- Strain: Injury affecting a muscle's body or tendon attachment.
- Fascioplasty: Surgical procedure for repairing fascia.
- Compartment Syndrome: Condition caused by nerve and blood vessel compression due to swelling in muscle compartments enclosed by fascia.
- Neurologist: Physician specializing in paralysis and muscular disorders.
- Spasm: Sudden, involuntary muscle contraction.
- Elevation: Act of raising ribs during inhalation.
- Insertion: End point where a muscle attaches to bone or tendon.
- Myasthenia Gravis: Neuromuscular condition leading to voluntary muscle weakness.
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome: Overuse injury localized at the knee.
- Flexion: Movement that decreases the angle between two bones at a joint.
- Myocele: Protrusion of muscle substance through a fascia tear.
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Condition causing inflammation of tendons in the carpal tunnel, leading to median nerve compression.
- Muscular Dystrophy: Genetic disorders causing progressive muscle weakness without nervous system involvement.
- RICE: Common first aid acronym for treating muscular injuries (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation).
- Impingement Syndrome: Condition where inflamed tendons are pinched in the shoulder joint's narrow space.
- Myolysis: Degeneration of muscle tissue.
- Ruptured Rotator Cuff: Develops from untreated rotator cuff tendinitis and overuse.
- Antispasmodic: Medication used to relieve pain from strains and sprains (Statement is false).
- Achilles Tendinitis: Inflammation of the Achilles tendon due to excessive stress.
- Skeletal Muscle Relaxers: Central nervous system medications that promote muscle relaxation.
- Bradykinesia: Medical term for extreme slowness of movement.
- Myoclonus: Involuntary jerking of muscles.
- Epicondylitis: Inflammation around the elbow region.
- Hernia: Protrusion of an organ through surrounding tissue.
- Tenolysis: Procedure for releasing a tendon from adhesions.
- Ataxia: Lack of muscle coordination in voluntary movements.
- Myofascial Release: Soft-tissue manipulation technique to relieve fibromyalgia pain.
- Tenorrhaphy: Surgical suturing of a divided tendon.
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology related to Chapter 4. This quiz covers key definitions and terms used in the medical field, including injuries, surgical procedures, and physiological conditions. Perfect for students studying medical terminology or healthcare professionals seeking a refresher!
