Understanding the Muscular System

What does the medical abbreviation "ROM" stand for in relation to the Muscular System?

• Range of Motion

• Rate of Movement

• Resting Oxygen Metabolism

• Rapid Onset Muscle

Which prefix means "within" or "inside"?

• Inter-

• Intra-

• Extra-

• Sub-

Identify the word root that means "muscle."

• Myo-

• Neuro-

• Osteo-

• Cardio-

What does the suffix "-algia" mean?

• Inflammation

• Pain

• Disease

• Enlargement

Which of the following is a disorder characterized by chronic muscle pain?

• Myopathy

• Fibromyalgia

• Muscular Dystrophy

• Tendinitis

Explain the purpose of an electromyography (EMG) test.

• To measure the electrical activity of muscles

• To assess bone density

• To evaluate heart function

• To test lung capacity

How does the prefix "hyper-" modify the meaning of a medical term?

• Below normal

• Above normal

• Equal to

• Opposite of

Describe the role of the word root "sarc-" in medical terminology.

• Refers to bone

• Refers to muscle

• Refers to flesh

• Refers to nerve

What is the significance of the suffix "-trophy" in medical terms?

• Growth or development

• Pain or discomfort

• Inflammation

• Surgical removal

Analyze the impact of muscular dystrophy on the muscular system.

• It causes inflammation of the muscles.

• It leads to progressive weakness and loss of muscle mass.

• It results in increased muscle tone and strength.

• It causes temporary muscle spasms.

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