MT: Muscular System Quiz

Which condition is characterized by the progressive weakening of muscles?

• Osteoporosis

• Muscular dystrophy

• Arthritis

• Tendinitis

What is the term for inflammation of a tendon?

• Myositis

• Tendinitis

• Bursitis

• Fasciitis

Which type of muscle is under voluntary control?

• Cardiac muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Skeletal muscle

• Involuntary muscle

What is the most common first aid treatment for muscular injuries?

• Antibiotics

• Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE)

• Surgery

• Chemotherapy

Which diagnostic test is a graphic recording of the contraction of a muscle as a result of electrical stimulation?

• MRI

• CT scan

• Electromyography (EMG)

• X-ray

What is the name of the muscle located at the front of the thigh?

• Gastrocnemius

• Quadriceps

• Hamstrings

• Latissimus dorsi

Which therapy involves treatment to rehabilitate a patient who has experienced illness or injury?

• Physical therapy

• ROM therapy

• Thermotherapy

• Electrotherapy

Which muscle disorder is characterized by involuntary muscle contractions?

• Myasthenia gravis

• Fibromyalgia

• Dystonia

• Rhabdomyolysis

What is the primary function of smooth muscle?

• Pumping blood through the heart

• Facilitating voluntary movements

• Controlling involuntary movements in organs

• Supporting skeletal structure

Which muscle has TWO HEADS of attachment ?

(Think prefix and suffix)

• Triceps brachii

• Biceps brachii

• Deltoid

• Pectoralis major