Muscular System Medical Terminology

The term myo- means:

• fiber

• nerve

• muscle

• pain

Using medical terminology from Unit 2.02, break down this term to define it: hypertrophy

• little growth

• no growth

• excessive growth

• excessive pain

Circular muscles like the one between the esophagus and stomach are called:

• sphincter

• smooth

• skeletal

• voluntary

Which muscle only has an involuntary function?

• diaphragm

• trapezius

• cardiac

• biceps brachii

Myo-

• Muscle

• Memory

• Fungus

The prefix 'myo-' refers to which of the following?

• Fiber

• Nerve

• Muscle

• Pain

What does the term 'hypertrophy' mean in medical terminology?

• Little growth

• No growth

• Excessive growth

• Excessive pain

Circular muscles like the one between the esophagus and stomach are called:

• Sphincter

• Smooth

• Skeletal

• Voluntary

Which muscle only has an involuntary function?

• Diaphragm

• Trapezius

• Cardiac

• Biceps brachii

The term 'atrophy' in medical terminology refers to:

• Muscle growth

• Muscle wasting

• Muscle pain

• Muscle spasm