CHAPTER 4 TEST - THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM

Which is true about a muscle's insertion?

• It is where the muscle begins on the body.

• It is located on a less movable part of the skeleton.

• It indicates to the type of muscle action.

• It is farthest from the body's midline.

What is the definition of atonic?

• lack of abnormal muscle tone

• diminished muscle tone

• lack of muscle coordination

• diminished muscle strength

Which is the term for pain in the leg muscles that occurs during exercise?

• hyperkinesia

• myoparesis

• intermittent claudication

• myoclonus

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

• tendinosis

• fibromyalgia

• fasciitis

• tendinitis

A patient with which condition would be most likely to experience muscle fatigue when chewing, talking, or swallowing?

• Morton's neuroma

• compartment syndrome

• impingement syndrome

• myasthenia gravis

Which is a word part that means rupture?

• -plegia

• -rrhexis

• -ion

• -algia

Ada Bronson has been bedridden for a long period of time. What is Ada at risk for developing?

• adhesion

• hernia

• rhabdomyolysis

• atrophy

Which is a chronic condition characterized by pain as a result of overuse?

• tendinosis

• fibromyalgia

• fasciitis

• tendinitis

What is an example of circumduction?

• rotating the foot so that the sole is turned forward or upward

• moving the head as far back as possible beyond its normal range

• moving the arm in a circular motion around the shoulder joint

• holding a leg straight at the knee while circling the foot in the air

What is an example of pronation?

• rotating the foot so that the sole is turned forward or upward

• moving the head as far back as possible beyond its normal range

• moving arm in a circular motion around the shoulder joint

• rotating the arm so that the palm is turned downward or backward