Med Term Final Review

What does the prefix dys- mean?

• deficient

• twice, double, two

• without

• bad, difficult, or painful

What does the combining form tax/o mean?

• movement

• violent action

• order

• fascia

Which means the circular movement at the far end of a limb?

• abduction

• circumduction

• extension

• adduction

What is the term for the quick, involuntary jerking of a muscle or group of muscles?

• hyperkinesia

• myoparesis

• myoclonus

• cramp

Which term refers to a band of fibrous tissue that holds structures together abnormally?

• hernia

• rhabdomyolysis

• adhesion

• atrophy

What is a chronic condition characterized by a range of symptoms, including muscle or joint pain and fatigue?

• fibromyalgia

• tendinosis

• tendinitis

• fasciitis

What does the name anal sphincter indicate about the direction of this structure's muscle fibers?

• The muscle fibers run straight.

• The muscle fibers are circular.

• The muscle fibers are slanted.

• The muscle fibers run crosswise.

What means the movement of a limb toward the body's midline?

• abduction

• adduction

• extension

• flexion

A muscle becomes shorter and thicker during which process?

• contraction

• adduction

• innervation

• relaxation

What muscle is located in the forehead?

• gastrocnemius

• temporalis

• frontalis

• deltoid