Peardeck Muscular System: Chapter4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes 'contracture'?

• Sudden, involuntary contraction of muscle(s)

• Permanent tightening of fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin

• Pain in leg muscles occurring during exercise and relieved by rest

• Involuntary jerking of muscle(s)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes torticollis?

• Stiff neck due to spasmodic contraction of neck muscles

• Painful localized spasm

• Myoclonus of diaphragm

• Hiccups

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Pain in leg muscles occurring during exercise and relieved by rest is a symptom of which condition?

Multiple Choice

Which muscle function is due to slowness in movement?

• Bradykinesia

• Dyskinesia

• Hyperkinesia

• Ataxia

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)?

• Primarily affects boys at the age of 3–5 years

• Unable to walk by age 12

• Develop breathing difficulties and heart diseases

• Less severe than Becker muscular dystrophy

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes compartment syndrome as shown in the image?

• Compression of nerves and blood vessels due to swelling within a muscle compartment

• Inflammation of tendons caused by excessive use

• Chronic pain affecting muscles and fascia throughout the body

• Degeneration of a tendon in any joint

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of repetitive stress disorders?

• Compartment syndrome

• Overuse tendinitis

• Trigger finger

• Myasthenia gravis

Multiple Select

Which sports are commonly associated with rotator cuff injuries?

• Swimming

• Tennis

• Baseball

• Gymnastics

Open Ended

Explain the difference between tendinopathy and impingement syndrome in the context of rotator cuff injuries.

Multiple Choice

How do high-impact sports contribute to posterior tibial tendon dysfunction?

• They cause repetitive use and possible tears of the tendon

• They strengthen the tendon supporting the arch

• They only affect the bones, not tendons

• They prevent the weakening of the foot’s arch

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD)?

• A condition where the tendon supporting the foot’s arch weakens, also known as fallen arches

• A fracture of the tibia bone

• A tear in the muscle of the lower leg

• An inflammation of the Achilles tendon

Multiple Choice

What is considered a soft tissue injury in sports?

• Damage to the skin, muscles, ligaments, and tendons

• Fracture of bones

• Injury to internal organs

• Dislocation of joints

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements are true about sprains and strains?

• A sprain involves tearing of a ligament

• A strain involves tearing of a muscle or tendon

• Both sprains and strains affect only bones

• Sprains and strains are the same injury

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Fill in the blank: A shin splint is an injury when a muscle tears away from the

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes contracture?

• Permanent tightening of fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin

• Lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement

• Sudden, involuntary contraction of muscle(s)

• Involuntary jerking of muscle(s)