WorksheetsMedical Terminology Chapter 4 Test Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which professional specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis?
chiropractor
rheumatologist
podiatrist
neurologist
Which professional specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of feet?
chiropractor
rheumatologist
podiatrist
neurologist
Which muscle is located on the upper arm and is formed from three divisions?
bicep
tricep
deltoid
pectoralis major
___________________ affects only the legs and the lower body.
hemiplegia
quadriplegia
cardioplegia
paraplegia
_____________________ is commonly induced intentionally to perform complicated surgery.
hemiplegia
quadriplegia
cardioplegia
paraplegia
____________________ is defined as extreme slowness of movement.
hypotonia
dyskinesia
ataxia
bradykinesia
__________________ means lacking muscle coordination.
hypotonia
ataxia
bradykinesia
hypokinesia
____________________ is defined as a sudden, involuntary jerking of a muscle.
myorrhexis
myoclonus
singultus
myalgia
Which term means the surgical suturing of a tendon?
tenorrhaphy
tenodesis
tenolysis
tendonitis
Which term describes the surgical incision through the fascia to relieve tension?
fasciotomy
fascioplasty
fasciorrhaphy
fasciitis
_______________________ describes a weakness or slight muscular paralysis.
hemiparesis
myoparesis
tenolysis
myotomy
What is the medical term for hiccups?
myoclonus
nocturnal myoclonus
singultus
intermittent claudication
_______________________ is a calcium deposit in the plantar fascia near its attachment to the heel bone.
heel spur
plantar fasciitis
epicondylitis
carpal tunnel syndrome
_______________________ is paralysis in all four extremities (from the neck down).
hemiparesis
myoparesis
paraplegia
quadriplegia
Which muscle is a thick, fan--shaped muscle situated on the anterior chest wall?
gastrocnemius
pectoralis major
gluteus maximus
trapezius
What is the largest muscle of the buttock?
gastrocnemius
pectoralis major
gluteus maximus
trapezius
Which muscle is located in the center of the anterior trunk?
pectoralis major
gastrocnemius
rectus abdominis
trapezius
Moving the foot upward at the ankle is called ________________.
plantar flexion
dorsiflexion
flexion
extension
Surgical repair of the fascia is called ___________________.
fascioplasty
fasciotomy
fasciitis
tendonitis
What term describes pain caused by tearing of the tibialis anterior muscle?
sprain
strain
cramp
shin splint
What term describes localized pain that is named for its cause?
cramp
spasm
strain
sprain
What term describes sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle?
cramp
spasm
strain
sprain
Which term describes pain in the leg muscles that is relieved by rest?
spasm
cramp
intermittent claudication
singultus
_________________________ means a weakness or wearing of body tissues.
adhesion
atrophy
singultus
contracture
___________________________ can form in the muscles or in internal organs as the result of surgery. They are a band of fibrous tissue that holds structures together
sarcopenia
contracture
adhesion
atrophy
The permanent tightening of fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments or skin that occurs when normally elastic connective tissues are replaced with nonelastic fibrous tissues.
contracture
sarcopenia
spasm
cramp
Medications administered to suppress smooth muscle contractions of the stomach, intestine or bladder as called ________________________________.
steroids
analgesics
antispasmodics
neuromuscular blockers
What term describes an injury to a joint when a ligament is torn?
sprain
strain
shin splint
cramp
What term describes an overuse injury to a muscle?
sprain
strain
shin splint
tenodesis
What term describes the abnormal softening of a muscle?
myocele
myomalacia
myorrhaphy
myorrhexis
