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Question #1

A _____ is a painful localized muscle spasm named for its cause.

A ruptured rotator cuff

B cramp

C tendinitis

D torticollis

Question #2

The medical term for tenderness or pain in the muscles is _____.

A atrophy

B myolysis

C myalgia

D myorrhexis

Question #3

The removal of a plug of tissue for examination is called _____.

A muscle biopsy

B range-of-motion testing

C electromyography

D myocele

Question #4

A _____ is a surgical incision through the fascia to relieve tension or pressure

A myofascial release

B fasciitis

C fasciotomy

D fascioplasty

Question #5

The state of balanced muscle tension that makes normal movement possible is known as _____.

A muscle tone

B hypotonia

C dystonia

D ataxia

Question #6

The overextension of a limb or body part beyond its normal limit is known as _____.

A elevation

B supination

C hyperextension

D adduction

Question #7

Which condition is commonly treated with a fasciotomy to relieve pressure?

A overuse tendinitis

B compartment syndrome

C impingement syndrome

D carpal tunnel syndrome

Question #8

The term _____ in a muscle name means toward the side.

A oblique

B rectus

C lateralis

D transverse

Question #9

_____ is inflammation of the tendons caused by excessive or unusual use of the joint.

A Tenolysis

B Tendinitis

C Tenosynovitis

D Tenodesis

Question #10

A _____ is a sudden, involuntary contraction of one or more muscles.

A spasm

B cramp

C myoclonus

D singultus

Question #11

A strain or tear on any of the muscles that straighten the hip and bend the knee is known as a/an _____.

A iliotibial band syndrome

B shin splint

C hamstring injury

D Achilles tendinitis

Question #12

This medication is also known as an anticholinergic.

A antispasmodic

B skeletal muscle relaxant

C neuromuscular blocker

D RICE

Question #13

A syndrome involving the compression of nerves and blood vessels due to swelling within the enclosed space created by the fascia that separate groups of muscles is known as _____.

A carpal tunnel syndrome

B myofascial pain syndrome

C compartment syndrome

D iliotibial band syndrome

Question #14

An injury to the body of a muscle or attachment of a tendon is a/an _____.

A overuse tendinitis

B myalgia

C myorrhexis

D strain

Question #15

A treatment that utilizes high-frequency sound waves to treat muscle injuries is known as _____.

A skeletal muscle relaxant

B transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation

C therapeutic ultrasound

D neuromuscular blocker

Question #16

A physician who specializes in treating the causes of paralysis and similar muscular disorders is known as a/an _____.

A neurologist

B physical therapist

C occupational therapist

D sports medicine physician

Question #17

_____ is the stimulation of a muscle by an impulse transmitted by a motor nerve.

A Muscle innervation

B Contraction

C Extension

D Relaxation

Question #18

A _____ is a narrow band of nonelastic, dense, fibrous connective tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone.

A muscle fiber

B tendon

C fascia

D strain

Question #19

A _____ is the surgical repair of a fascia.

A myofascial release

B fasciotomy

C fasciitis

D fascioplasty

Question #20

Which term describes the act of raising the corners of the mouth into a smile?

A elevation

B depression

C hyperextension

D extension

Question #21

Which type of muscle tissue forms the muscular wall of the heart?

A visceral

B skeletal

C smooth

D myocardial

Question #22

Which of these muscles is formed from three divisions?

A triceps brachii

B quadriceps

C mastoid

D biceps brachii

Question #23

The term _____ means to bend the foot downward at the ankle

A pronation

B dorsiflexion

C plantar flexion

D supination

Question #24

The term _____ means to bend a limb at the joint.

A flexion

B extension

C circumduction

D elevation

Question #25

A diagnostic procedure to evaluate joint mobility and muscle strength is known as _____.

A range-of-motion testing

B electromyography

C percutaneous needle tenotomy

D deep tendon reflexes

Question #26

____________________ release is a specialized soft-tissue manipulation technique used to ease the pain of conditions such as fibromyalgia.

A Myasthenia gravis

B Fibromyalgia

C Myofascial

D Torticollis

Question #27

The loss of sensation and voluntary muscle movements in a muscle is known as ____________________.

A tenolysis

B paralysis

C tenodesis

D singultus

Question #28

A/An ____________________ is a ring-like muscle that tightly constricts the opening of a passageway.

A hypotonia

B tenodesis

C myocele

D sphincter

Question #29

The point where the muscle ends by attaching to a bone or tendon is known as the ____________________.

A ganglion

B myocele

C insertion

D sarcopenia

Question #30

A/An ____________________ is a painful condition caused by the muscle tearing away from the shin bone.

A sphincter

B shin splint

C insertion

D paralysis

Question #31

The surgical suturing of a muscle is known as ____________________.

A hypotonia

B contracture

C myorrhaphy

D tenorrhaphy

Question #32

Inflammation of the sheath surrounding a tendon is known as ____________________.

A ergonomics

B fasciitis

C tenodesis

D tenosynovitis

Question #33

____________________ causes muscle weakness and degeneration without affecting the nervous system.

A Muscular dystrophy

B Fibromyalgia

C Myasthenia gravis

D Electromyography

Question #34

____________________ syndrome occurs when inflamed and swollen tendons are caught in the narrow space between the bones of the shoulder joint.

A Impingement

B epicondylitis

C origin

D fasciitis

Question #35

A surgical incision into a tendon is known as ____________________.

A tenotomy

B tenorrhaphy

C heel spur

D hypotonia

Question #36

Plantar ____________________ is an inflammation of the plantar fascia.

A myocele

B sarcopenia

C fasciitis

D tenodesis

Question #37

The surgical suturing of the end of a tendon to the bone is known as ____________________.

A singultus

B tenodesis

C tenolysis

D neuromuscular

Question #38

A/An ____________________ is the protrusion of a muscle through a tear in the fascia surrounding it.

A insertion

B sphincter

C myocele

D paralysis

Question #39

Intermittent ____________________ is pain in the leg muscles that occurs during exercise due to poor circulation and is relieved by rest.

A myorrhaphy

B insertion

C claudication

D shin splint

Question #40

The study of human factors that affect the design and operation of tools and the work environment is known as ____________________.

A tenodesis

B fasciitis

C ergonomics

D myoclonus

Question #41

____________________ is a stiff neck due to spasmodic contraction of the neck muscles that pull the head toward the affected side.

A Torticollis

B Myasthenia gravis

C Chronic fatigue

D Fibromyalgia

Question #42

Inflammation of the tissues surrounding the elbow is known as ____________________.

A tenodesis

B fasciitis

C epicondylitis

D myocele

Question #43

____________________ syndrome is a debilitating disorder characterized by profound fatigue that is not improved by bed rest.

A Fibromyalgia

B Chronic fatigue

C Electromyography

D Myasthenia gravis

Question #44

The quick, involuntary jerking of a muscle or group of muscles is known as ____________________.

A fasciitis

B myocele

C myoclonus

D tenodesis

Question #45

An exercise ____________________ develops, implements, and coordinates exercise programs to promote physical fitness.

A physiologist

B oblique

C physiatrist

D neuromuscular

Question #46

The disease characterized by inflammation and weakening of voluntary muscles in many parts of the body is known as ____________________.

A singultus

B epicondylitis

C tenodesis

D polymyositis

Question #47

A/An ____________________ cyst is a harmless, fluid-filled swelling that occurs on the outer surface of the wrist.

A polymyositis

B myoclonus

C ganglion

D physiologist

Question #48

____________________ is a diagnostic test that measures the electrical activity within muscle fibers in response to nerve stimulation.

A Chronic fatigue

B Electromyography

C Myasthenia gravis

D Fibromyalgia

Question #49

____________________ is a chronic autoimmune disease that produces serious weakness of the voluntary muscles.

A Myasthenia gravis

B Electromyography

C Fibromyalgia

D Chronic fatigue

Question #50

A sarcopenia

B tenodesis

C myocele

D fasciitis

Question #51

The ____________________ is where the muscle begins, and is located nearest the midline of the body, or on a less movable part of the skeleton.

A polymyositis

B physiologist

C origin

D myoclonus

Question #52

A/An ____________________ is an injury to a joint that usually involves a stretched or torn ligament.

A polymyositis

B physiologist

C ganglion

D sprain

Question #53

The medical term ____________________ means pertaining to the relationship between a nerve and a muscle.

A sarcopenia

B sprain

C origin

D neuromuscular

Question #54

The medical term for the condition commonly known as hiccups is ____________________.

A origin

B neuromuscular

C singultus

D sprain

Question #55

____________________ is a debilitating chronic condition characterized by fatigue, muscle, joint, or bone pain.

A Torticollis

B Electromyography

C Chronic fatigue

D Fibromyalgia

Question #56

The protrusion of a part of a structure through the tissues normally containing it is known as a ____________________.

A neuromuscular

B hernia

C singultus

D sprain

Question #57

A/An ____________________ is a physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

A myoclonus

B polymyositis

C physiatrist

D physiologist

Question #58

The medical term meaning the release of a tendon from adhesions is ____________________.

A sprain

B tenolysis

C singultus

D neuromuscular

Question #59

The term ____________________ means the lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement.

A physiatrist

B ataxia

C tenolysis

D hernia

Question #60

The term ____________________ means slanted or at an angle.

A origin

B oblique

C sprain

D hernia

Question #61

____________________ syndrome occurs when the tendons of the wrist become inflamed and swollen.

A Carpal tunnel

B Ataxia

C Fibromyalgia

D Singultus

Question #62

The medical term ____________________ means diminished tone of the skeletal muscles.

A tenorrhaphy

B heel spur

C contracture

D hypotonia

Question #63

A calcium deposit in the plantar fascia near its attachment to the heel bone is known as a/an ____________________.

A ataxia

B hypotonia

C tenolysis

D heel spur

Question #64

The surgical suturing of a divided tendon is known as a/an ____________________.

A oblique

B tenorrhaphy

C hypotonia

D heel spur

Question #65

A/An ____________________ develops when normally elastic connective tissues are replaced with nonelastic fibrous tissues.

A heel spur

B tenorrhaphy

C hypotonia

D contracture

Question #66

Match the definition with the correct term. myolysis

A degeneration of muscle

B lacking normal muscle tone

C muscle weakness from lack of use

D inflammation of fascia

Question #67

Match the definition with the correct term. fasciitis

A inflammation of fascia

B degeneration of muscle

C lacking normal muscle tone

D band of fibrous tissue

Question #68

Match the definition with the correct term. atrophy

A degeneration of muscle

B inflammation of fascia

C lacking normal muscle tone

D muscle weakness from lack of use

Question #69

Match the definition with the correct term. atonic

A degeneration of muscle

B lacking normal muscle tone

C muscle weakness from lack of use

D inflammation of fascia

Question #70

Match the definition with the correct term. Adhesion

A inflammation of fascia

B band of fibrous tissue

C muscle weakness from lack of use

D lacking normal muscle tone

Question #71

Match the definition with the appropriate condition. quadriplegia

A paralysis of both legs and lower body

B slight paralysis of a muscle

C total paralysis of one side of the body

D paralysis of all four extremities

Question #72

Match the definition with the appropriate condition. paraplegia

A slight paralysis of one side of the body

B slight paralysis of a muscle

C total paralysis of one side of the body

D paralysis of both legs and lower body

Question #73

Match the definition with the appropriate condition. myoparesis

A slight paralysis of one side of the body

B paralysis of all four extremities

C total paralysis of one side of the body

D slight paralysis of a muscle

Question #74

Match the definition with the appropriate condition. hemiplegia

A paralysis of both legs and lower body

B paralysis of all four extremities

C slight paralysis of a muscle

D total paralysis of one side of the body

Question #75

Match the definition with the appropriate condition. hemiparesis

A slight paralysis of a muscle

B paralysis of both legs and lower body

C total paralysis of one side of the body

D slight paralysis of one side of the body

Question #76

Match the definition with the correct term. pronation

A limb movement away from the midline

B limb movement toward the midline

C rotating the palm of the hand downward

D circular movement at te far end of a limb

Question #77

Match the definition with the correct term. dorsiflexion

A limb movement toward the midline

B bending the foot upward at the ankle

C limb movement away from the midline

D rotating the palm of the hand downward

Question #78

Match the definition with the correct term. circumduction

A bending the foot upward at the ankle

B circular movement at te far end of a limb

C limb movement away from the midline

D rotating the palm of the hand downward

Question #79

Match the definition with the correct term. adduction

A rotating the palm of the hand downward

B circular movement at te far end of a limb

C bending the foot upward at the ankle

D limb movement toward the midline

Question #80

Match the definition with the correct term. abduction

A limb movement toward the midline

B bending the foot upward at the ankle

C limb movement away from the midline

D circular movement at te far end of a limb

Question #81

Match the definition with the appropriate condition. transverse

A crosswise direction

B condition of abnormal muscle tone

C distortion of voluntary movement

D abnormally increased motor function or activity

Question #82

Match the definition with the appropriate condition. hyperkinesia

A condition of abnormal muscle tone

B distortion of voluntary movement

C exreme slowness in movement

D abnormally increased motor function or activity

Question #83

Match the definition with the appropriate condition. dystonia

A exreme slowness in movement

B crosswise direction

C condition of abnormal muscle tone

D abnormally increased motor function or activity

Question #84

Match the definition with the appropriate condition. dyskinesia

A condition of abnormal muscle tone

B abnormally increased motor function or activity

C crosswise direction

D distortion of voluntary movement

Question #85

Match the definition with the appropriate condition. bradykinesia

A abnormally increased motor function or activity

B condition of abnormal muscle tone

C distortion of voluntary movement

D exreme slowness in movement

Question #86

Match the definition with the correct word part. tri-

A tendon

B three

C coordination

D tone, tension, stretching

Question #87

Match the definition with the correct word part. ton/o

A tendon

B coordination

C rupture

D tone, tension, stretching

Question #88

Match the definition with the correct word part. ten/o, tend/o, tendin/o

A three

B coordination

C tone, tension, stretching

D tendon

Question #89

Match the definition with the correct word part. tax/o

A tendon

B tone, tension, stretching

C coordination

D three

Question #90

Match the definition with the correct word part. -rrhexis

A tendon

B tone, tension, stretching

C rupture

D coordination

Question #91

Match the definition with the correct word part. -plegia

A pertaining to

B paralysis

C muscle

D movement

Question #92

Match the definition with the correct word part. my/o

A muscle

B abnomal condition

C movement

D pertaining to

Question #93

Match the definition with the correct word part. kinesi/o

A paralysis

B abnomal condition

C movement

D muscle

Question #94

Match the definition with the correct word part. -ic

A pertaining to

B muscle

C paralysis

D movement

Question #95

Match the definition with the correct word part. -ia

A movement

B abnomal condition

C pertaining to

D muscle

Question #96

Match the definition with the correct word part. fibr/o

A hernia

B fibrous connective tissue

C fascia

D bad

Question #97

Match the definition with the correct word part. fasci/o

A two

B fascia

C bad

D hernia

Question #98

Match the definition with the correct word part. dys-

A fascia

B fibrous connective tissue

C bad

D hernia

Question #99

Match the definition with the correct word part. -cele

A hernia

B fibrous connective tissue

C fascia

D bad

Question #100

Match the definition with the correct word part. bi-

A hernia

B fascia

C bad

D two

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