Peardeck Muscular System: Chapter4

Multiple Choice

Why is muscle coordination important for voluntary movement?

• It helps maintain balance and posture

• It prevents muscle fatigue

• It allows precise and controlled actions

• It increases muscle strength

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the condition known as torticollis?

• Stiff neck due to spasmodic contraction of neck muscles

• Painful localized spasm in the leg

• Myoclonus of diaphragm causing hiccups

• Extreme slowness in movement

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the terms 'bradykinesia' and 'dyskinesia' in relation to muscle function.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are symptoms or 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

• Similar to, but less severe than Becker muscular dystrophy

Open Ended

Explain how compartment syndrome can develop as a result of repetitive stress disorders.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about trigger finger is correct?

• It is caused by inflammation of a tendon’s synovial sheath

• It is a type of stress fracture

• It is a form of muscular dystrophy

• It is associated with abnormal increased muscle function

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sports is most commonly associated with rotator cuff injuries?

• Swimming

• Soccer

• Cycling

• Running

Fill in the Blanks

Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the neuromuscular junction, causing weakness of voluntary muscles. The term 'gravis' comes from the Latin word meaning

.

Open Ended

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

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are possible symptoms or consequences of carpal tunnel syndrome?

• Swelling causes pressure on median nerve

• Benign fluid-filled lump on wrist

• Weakness of voluntary muscles

• Inflammation of tissues surrounding the elbow

Multiple Choice

Epicondylitis refers to inflammation of tissues surrounding which part of the body?

• Elbow

• Knee

• Shoulder

• Wrist

Multiple Choice

Which injury is caused by overusing the lower legs, resulting in stress on the muscles and connective tissues around the tibia?

• Shin splint

• Hamstring injury

• Achilles tendinitis

• ILT syndrome

Fill in the Blanks

Painful inflammation of the

tendon is known as Achilles tendinitis.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are symptoms or characteristics of iliotibial band syndrome (ILT syndrome)?

• Pain just above the knee joint

• Affects basketball players

• Inflammation of Achilles tendon

• Weakness affecting one side of the body

Open Ended

Explain the difference between hemiparesis and hemiplegia in spinal cord injuries.

Fill in the Blanks

Paralysis of all four extremities is called

.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes contracture?

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

• Lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement

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

• Sudden, involuntary contraction of muscle(s)

Open Ended

What type of paralysis is quadriplegia?