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WorksheetsMT: Muscular System Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
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
What is the term for the surgical repair of a muscle?
Myotomy
Myoplasty
Myectomy
Myorrhaphy
Which type of muscle tissue is found in the heart?
Skeletal muscle
Smooth muscle
Cardiac muscle
Voluntary muscle
