Physiotherapy Terminology Quiz

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Which term refers to decreased nervous excitability or muscle tone?

Embolism

Hypotonia (correct)

Hyperventilation

Aneurysm

What is the term for a swelling caused by the enlargement of a certain area of the vein?

Aneurysm (correct)

Anteversion

Hyperventilation

Hypotonia

What does the term 'hyperventilation' refer to?

Lean forward; forward bending of the organ

Decreased nervous excitability or muscle tone

Too deep and prolonged breathing (correct)

Concave on both sides

Which term refers to the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body?

Abduction Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'hemiparesia' refer to?

Partial paralysis of half of the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'aphasia'?

Partial or complete loss of the ability to speak or understand spoken words Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a goniometer?

To measure angles Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the fusion of the bone parts that make up the joint, resulting in stiffness and loss of mobility?

Ankylose Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the inflammation of the fascia, characterized by increased fibroblasts in the fascia?

Fasciitis Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the involuntary movements of the hands and fingers, with uninterrupted bending in various directions?

Athetosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the paralysis of the muscles of one side of the face due to the destruction of the nervus facialis?

Facial palsy Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the abnormal increase in the tone of a muscle or an organ?

Hypertonia Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the partial or total loss of sensation in a part of the body?

Hypoesthesia Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the sudden onset of a condition with severe symptoms but a short course?

Acute Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the branch of science that investigates health problems in the elderly?

Geriatrics Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the device used to measure angles?

Goniometer Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the inability to do any work?

Disability Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to little or insufficient air exchange in the lungs?

Hypoventilation Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'hyperinflation' refer to?

Too deep and prolonged breathing Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the forward bending of an organ?

Anteversion Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'biconcave' mean?

Concave on both sides Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'biconvex' refer to?

Convex on both sides Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the swelling caused by the enlargement of a certain area of the vein?

Aneurysm Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'embolism' refer to?

Foreign matter that blocks the vascular lumen and prevents circulation Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the decreased nervous excitability or muscle tone?

Hypotonia Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'hyperventilation' mean?

Too deep and prolonged breathing Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to concave on both sides?

Biconcave Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a condition characterized by decreased or lost muscle tone?

Hypotonia Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'emboli' refer to?

Foreign matter that blocks the vascular lumen and prevents circulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for little or insufficient air exchange in the lungs?

Hypoventilation Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'hyperventilation' refer to?

Too deep and prolonged breathing Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'anteversion' mean?

Lean forward; forward bending of the organ Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes a shape that is concave on both sides?

Biconcave Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'biconvex' mean?

Convex on both sides Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'hemiparesia' refer to?

Movement of a limb away from the midline of the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a goniometer?

To measure joint range of motion Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a swelling caused by the enlargement of a certain area of the vein?

Aneurysm Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Hypotonia refers to increased nervous excitability or muscle tone?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Aneurysm is a condition characterized by little or insufficient air exchange in the lungs?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Emboli are foreign matter that block the vascular lumen and prevent circulation?

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Hyperventilation refers to too deep and prolonged breathing?

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Anteversion means to lean forward or have a forward bending of an organ?

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Biconcave describes a shape that is convex on both sides?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Biconvex describes a shape that is concave on both sides?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Hyperinflation is a term used in biomechanics to refer to the fusion of bone parts that make up a joint?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Hypoventilation refers to the abnormal increase in the tone of a muscle or an organ?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Hemiparesia refers to the paralysis of the muscles of one side of the face due to the destruction of the nervus facialis?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Abduction refers to the movement of a limb towards the midline of the body?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Ankylose is the fusion of the bone parts that make up the joint, resulting in stiffness and loss of mobility?

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Fasciitis is the inflammation of the fascia, characterized by increased fibroblasts in the fascia?

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Ataksi refers to the irregularity of voluntary movements as a result of the unrelated work of the muscles?

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Hemiparesia refers to the complete paralysis of half of the body?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Hypoesthesia refers to the partial or total loss of sensation in a part of the body?

True Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Hyperkinesia refers to abnormal increase in the tone of a muscle or an organ?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Hemiplegia refers to the partial paralysis of half of the body?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Hyperalgesia refers to the decreased nervous excitability or muscle tone?

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Hypertonia refers to the abnormal increase in the tone of a muscle or an organ?

True Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their correct definitions:

Hypotonia = Decreased or lost tone Embolism = Foreign matter that block the vascular lumen and prevent circulation Hyperventilation = Too deep and prolonged breathing Anteversion = Lean forward; forward bending of the organ Signup and view all the answers

Match the following biomechanic terms with their correct descriptions:

Biconcave = Concave on both sides Biconvex = Convex on both sides Anteversion = Lean forward; forward bending of the organ Hyperventilation = Too deep and prolonged breathing Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cardiovascular and pulmonary terminologies with their correct definitions:

Aneurysm = Swelling caused by the enlargement of a certain area of the vein Embolism = Foreign matter that block the vascular lumen and prevent circulation Hyperventilation = Too deep and prolonged breathing Hypotonia = Decreased or lost tone Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their correct definitions:

Hyperventilation = Too deep and prolonged breathing Biconvex = Convex on both sides Embolism = Foreign matter that block the vascular lumen and prevent circulation Hypotonia = Decreased or lost tone Signup and view all the answers

Match the following biomechanic terms with their correct descriptions:

Biconcave = Concave on both sides Anteversion = Lean forward; forward bending of the organ Hyperventilation = Too deep and prolonged breathing Biconvex = Convex on both sides Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cardiovascular and pulmonary terminologies with their correct definitions:

Hyperventilation = Too deep and prolonged breathing Aneurysm = Swelling caused by the enlargement of a certain area of the vein Embolism = Foreign matter that block the vascular lumen and prevent circulation Hypotonia = Decreased or lost tone Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their correct definitions:

Hypotonia = Decreased or lost tone Embolism = Foreign matter that block the vascular lumen and prevent circulation Anteversion = Lean forward; forward bending of the organ Hyperventilation = Too deep and prolonged breathing Signup and view all the answers

Match the following biomechanic terms with their correct descriptions:

Biconcave = Concave on both sides Hyperventilation = Too deep and prolonged breathing Anteversion = Lean forward; forward bending of the organ Biconvex = Convex on both sides Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cardiovascular and pulmonary terminologies with their correct definitions:

Aneurysm = Swelling caused by the enlargement of a certain area of the vein Hypotonia = Decreased or lost tone Embolism = Foreign matter that block the vascular lumen and prevent circulation Hyperventilation = Too deep and prolonged breathing Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medical terms with their correct definitions:

Match the following medical terms with their definitions:

Abduction = Moving away from the midline; movement away from the body axis, especially of the arm or leg Ankylose = The fusion of the bone parts that make up the joint, resulting in stiffness and loss of mobility Aphasia = Partial or complete loss of the ability to speak or understand spoken words Hemiparesia = Partial paralysis of half of the body Signup and view all the answers

Match the following anatomical terms with their descriptions:

Dorsal = Relating to the upper side or back of the body Frontal = About forehead Frontal bone Distal = Away from trunk Apex = Top; tip; the pointed end of a cone-shaped part of an organ or formation Signup and view all the answers

Match the following neurological terms with their meanings:

Ataksi = Irregularity of voluntary movements as a result of the unrelated work of the muscles Dysphagia = Difficulty swallowing Fasciculation = Involuntary contraction, twitching of muscle fibers Hyperkinesia = Hyperactivity Involuntary movements in some diseases of the central nervous system Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to body functions with their definitions:

Hypofunction = Decreased activity of an organ or part of the body Function = The function or task of a structure Facilitation = Facilitating an action or a chemical event by acting in accordance with the intended purpose Factor = Element, substance that plays a role in the initiation or development of a reaction or a disease Signup and view all the answers

Match the following orthopedic terms with their meanings:

Amputation = Excision of an organ such as an arm or leg, or a protrusion-like formation Humerus = The arm bone between the shoulder above and the radius and ulna below Fasciitis = Inflammation of the fascia, increased fibroblasts in the fascia Fixation = To fix, to make immovable, to immobilize Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to body conditions with their definitions:

Acute = Sudden onset with severe symptoms but short course Disability = Inability to do any work Geriatrics = The branch of science that investigates health problems in the elderly Hypertrophy = Increasing the nutrition of an organ Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to body sensations with their meanings:

Hyperalgesia = Hypersensitivity to the sense of pain Hypoesthesia = Partial or total loss of sensation in a part of the body Fibrillation = Weak muscular contraction resulting from spontaneous activation of a group of muscle fibers Hypertonia = Abnormal increase in the tone of a muscle or an organ Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to body movements with their definitions:

Adduction = Approaching the midline; especially the movement of the arm and leg approaching the body axis Deviation = Inclination of an organ to one side relative to its normal position Ambulation = Stand up, walk Asynergy = The disappearance of regular work between muscle groups Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to body parts with their definitions:

Phalanx = Each of the long bones of the fingers Fibril = A small or slender fiber Fibular = Relating to fibula Femoral = Relating to the femur Relating to the thigh area Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to medical procedures with their meanings:

Faciotomy = Surgical incision of a fascia or aponeurosis Hospitalization = Admission to hospital for treatment Bilatera = Two sided Hemilateral = Affecting the right or left half of the body Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

General Terminology

Abduction: Movement away from the midline of the body; commonly associated with the arms and legs.
Adduction: Movement towards the midline; especially relevant for the arms and legs.
Extension: Movement that straightens a limb, returning it to a straight condition.
Eversion: Movement that turns a body part outward or inside out.
Hyperflexion: Excessive bending of a limb or organ beyond its normal range.
Dorsal: Refers to the upper side or back of the body.
Distal: Indicates a position farther from the trunk of the body.
Frontal: Pertaining to the forehead; associated with the frontal bone.
Deviation: The inclination of an organ from its normal position.
Apex: The top or pointed end of a cone-shaped structure in anatomy.
Bilateral: Involving both sides of the body.
Hemilateral: Affecting either the right or left half of the body.
Asinergy: Loss of coordinated function between muscle groups.
Acute: Characterized by a sudden onset with severe symptoms, but a short duration.
Anomaly: An irregular formation showing abnormal shape or structure.
Ambulation: The act of standing up and walking.
Arthritis: Inflammation of a joint, causing pain and stiffness.
Defect: Refers to a deformity or imperfection.
Dilatation: The act of expansion or widening.
Disability: The inability to perform certain activities or functions.
Facilitation: Enhancing an action or process through supportive measures.
Factor: An element or substance involved in the development of a reaction or disease.
Phase: A stage in the development of a physiological condition or disease.
Fibrosis: Formation of fibrous connective tissue in response to injury or disease.
Function: The specific role or purpose of a structure or organ.
Functional: Relating to or serving a particular function.
Hypofunction: Reduced activity in an organ or bodily part.
Hypokinetic: Denotes an organ or structure with slowed movement abilities.
Geriatrics: The field of medicine dedicated to the health issues of older adults.
Goniometer: A tool used to measure joint angles.
Hydrotherapy: Therapeutic use of water for treatment purposes.
Galvanic: Related to direct current generated by chemical means.
Hypertrophy: The increase in size or nutrition of an organ.

Orthopedic Terminology

Amputation: Surgical removal of a limb or protruding structure.
Ankylosis: Joint stiffness caused by the fusion of bone parts due to pathology.
Bursitis: Inflammation of a bursa, usually a fluid-filled sac.
Dislocation: Separation of bones forming a joint.
Phalanx: Long bones of the fingers or toes.
Fascia: Membranous covering surrounding muscles.
Fasciitis: Inflammation of the fascia with increased fibroblast activity.
Faciotomy: Surgical incision through the fascia or aponeurosis.
Femoral: Pertaining to the femur or thigh area.
Fibril: A small or thin fiber within muscle or connective tissues.
Fibrillar: Relating to or composed of fibrils.
Fibular: Associated with the fibula bone in the leg.
Fixation: The act of making a limb immovable or stable.
Humerus: The bone of the upper arm situated between the shoulder and forearm.

Neurological Terminology

Aphasia: Partial or total loss of the ability to communicate verbally or comprehend speech.
Ataxia: Lack of coordination in voluntary movements due to uncoordinated muscle activity.
Athetosis: Involuntary muscle movements characterized by continuous bending.
Dysarthria: Speech disorder caused by motor dysfunction affecting speech muscles.
Dysphagia: Difficulty in swallowing.
Facial Nerve: The seventh cranial nerve responsible for facial expressions.
Facial Palsy: Paralysis affecting one side of the face due to facial nerve damage.
Fasciculation: Involuntary twitching of muscle fibers.
Fibrillation: Weak, irregular muscle contractions due to spontaneous fiber activation.
Hemiparesis: Partial paralysis affecting one side of the body.
Hemiplegia: Complete paralysis of one side of the body.
Herniation: Formation of a hernia, where tissue protrudes through a wall.
Hyperalgesia: Increased sensitivity to pain stimuli.
Hyperkinesia: Excessive movement or hyperactivity from CNS disorders.
Hypertonia: Increased muscle tone or tension.
Hypoesthesia: Reduced sensory perception, either partially or completely.
Hypotonia: Decreased muscle tone or nervous excitability.

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Terminology

Aneurysm: Swelling caused by an enlargement of a blood vessel's wall.
Emboli: Obstructions that prevent normal blood flow, such as air or bacterial clusters.
Hypoventilation: Insufficient air exchange in the lungs.
Hyperventilation: Rapid and deep breathing resulting in excessive air exchange.

Biomechanical Terminology

Anteversion: A forward bending position of an organ.
Biconcave: Having a concave shape on both sides.
Biconvex: Having a convex shape on both sides.

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Test your knowledge of general terminology used in physiotherapy with this quiz. Learn about terms like abduction, adduction, extension, and more.