WorksheetsCHAPTER 4 TEST - THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
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
Which means the circular movement at the far end of a limb?
abduction
circumduction
adduction
extension
What does the prefix dys- mean?
twice, double, two
without
deficient
bad, difficult, or painful
Which condition affects the shoulder?
Morton's neuroma
compartment syndrome
impingement syndrome
myasthenia gravis
Which is true about a muscle's origin?
It is where the muscle begins on the body.
It is more movable than the muscle insertion.
It indicates the type of muscle action.
It is the farthest point from the body's midline.
A patient with adhesions has a procedure where the adhesions are released. What is the term for this procedure?
tenolysis
tenodesis
tendonitis
tenotomy
What is the term for the quick, involuntary jerking of a muscle or group of muscles?
hyperkinesia
myoparesis
cramp
myoclonus
Following a stroke, Paco Ines experiences partial paralysis of the left side of his body. What is the correct term for this condition?
paraplegia
quadriplegia
myoparesis
hemiparesis
What is the term for a movement disorder characterized by the involuntary and sometimes repetitive contraction of certain muscles?
dystonia
cachexia
adhesion
atrophy
Which group is most at risk of developing sarcopenia?
infants
adolescents
middle-age adults
older adults
What is the term for a permanent tightening of the connective tissues often caused by scarring?
contracture
cachexia
adhesion
atrophy
Which term refers to a band of fibrous tissue that holds structures together abnormally?
adhesion
hernia
rhabdomyolysis
atrophy
In which direction do transverse muscle fibers run?
slanted
straight
circular
crosswise
Which means the movement of a limb away from the body's midline?
abduction
flexion
adduction
extension
What does the combining form tax/o mean?
violent action
fascia
movement
order
Which body part does plantar fasciitis affect?
foot
wrist
elbow
Achilles tendon
What means the movement of a limb toward the body's midline?
abduction
flexion
adduction
extension
Suri Reubens needs to take a break from playing tennis due to epicondylitis. What does epicondylitis mean?
inflammation of the plantar fascia
inflammation of a tendon
inflammation of the elbow
inflammation of the Achilles tendon
What does the term ataxia describe?
lack of normal muscle tone
diminished muscle tone
lack of muscle coordination
diminished muscle strength
What does the combining form clon/o mean?
violent action
fascia
movement
coordination
In which direction do oblique muscle fibers run?
slanted
straight
circular
crosswise
Which is a word part that means paralysis?
-plegia
-rrhexis
-ion
-algia
What does the name anal sphincter indicate about the direction of this structure's muscle fibers?
The muscle fibers are slanted.
The muscle fibers run straight.
The muscle fibers are circular.
The muscle fibers run crosswise.
Which specialist specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation with the focus on restoring function?
occupational therapist
physiatrist
physical therapist
exercise physiologist
Which specialist works under the supervision of a physician to promote physical fitness?
occupational therapist
physiatrist
physical therapist
exercise physiologist
Which term means bending the toes upward at the ankle?
abduction
dorsiflexion
adduction
extension
