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Med Term Ch. 4

Total questions: 91

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Definition: abnormal condition

a)

-ia

b)

-itis

c)

-ectomy

d)

-algia

2.

MATCHING WORD PARTS 1 Write the correct answer in the middle column. Definition: fascia Possible Answers:

a)

fasci/o

b)

-cele

c)

fibr/o

d)

-ia

3.

MATCHING WORD PARTS 1 Write the correct answer in the middle column. Definition: fibrous tissue What is the correct word part for the definition 'fibrous tissue'?

a)

fibr/o

b)

fasci/o

c)

-cele

d)

kinesi/o

4.

MATCHING WORD PARTS 1 Write the correct answer in the middle column. Definition: hernia, swelling Possible Answers: -cele, fasci/o, fibr/o, -ia, kines/o, kinesi/o What is the correct word part for 'hernia, swelling'?

a)

-cele

b)

fasci/o

c)

fibr/o

d)

-ia

5.

MATCHING WORD PARTS 1 Write the correct answer in the middle column. Definition: movement

a)

kines/o, kinesi/o

b)

-cele

c)

fasci/o

d)

fibr/o

6.

MATCHING WORD PARTS 2 Write the correct answer in the middle column. Definition: tone

a)

ton/o

b)

my/o

c)

-rrhexis

d)

tax/o

7.

MATCHING MUSCLE DIRECTIONS AND POSITIONS Write the correct answer in the middle column. Definition: crosswise Possible Answers: lateralis, oblique What is the correct answer for the definition 'crosswise'?

a)

lateralis

b)

rectus

c)

transversus

d)

orbicularis

8.

MATCHING MUSCLE DIRECTIONS AND POSITIONS Write the correct answer in the middle column. Definition: ring-like Possible Answers: lateralis, oblique

a)

oblique

b)

lateralis

c)

rectus

d)

orbicularis

9.

4.13. slanted at an angle ________________________________ rectus

a)

oblique

b)

parallel

c)

vertical

d)

transverse

10.

4.14. straight ________________________________ sphincter

a)

rectus

b)

oblique

c)

transverse

d)

circular

11.

4.15. toward the side ________________________________ transverse

a)

lateral

b)

medial

c)

proximal

d)

distal

12.

4.16. The (a)   muscles are under voluntary control.

Choose from the below words

involuntary

unstriated

skeletal

visceral

13.

4.17. A/An (a)   is a calcium deposit in the plantar fascia near its attachment to the calcaneus bone.

Choose from the below words

heel spur

impingement syndrome

overuse injury

shin splint

14.

Turning the hand so the palm is upward is called (a)   .

Choose from the below words

extension

flexion

pronation

supination

15.

One of the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease is (a)   , which is extreme slowness of movement.

Choose from the below words

bradykinesia

dyskinesia

hypotonia

hyperactivity

16.

4.20. A/An (a)   is a physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation with the focus on restoring function.

Choose from the below words

neurologist

physiatrist

exercise physiologist

physical therapist

17.

4.21. The term (a)   means pertaining to muscle tissue and fascia. (Options: aponeurosis, fibrous sheath, myocardium, myofascial)

Choose from the below words

aponeurosis

fibrous sheath

myocardium

myofascial

18.

4.22. A/An (a)   is a narrow band of nonelastic, fibrous connective tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone. (Options: aponeurosis, fascia, ligament, tendon)

Choose from the below words

aponeurosis

fascia

ligament

tendon

19.

A band of fibers that holds structures together abnormally is a/an (a)   . These bands can form as the result of an injury or surgery.

Choose from the below words

adhesion

aponeurosis

atrophy

contracture

20.

The paralysis of both legs and the lower part of the body is known as (a)   .

Choose from the below words

hemiparesis

hemiplegia

paraplegia

quadriplegia

21.

The surgical suturing of the end of a tendon to a bone is known as (a)   .

Choose from the below words

tenodesis

tenotomy

tendinosis

tenolysis

22.

MATCHING STRUCTURES Write the correct answer in the middle column. 4.26. heart muscle

a)

myocardial

b)

gluteus maximus

c)

sphincter

d)

deltoid

23.

MATCHING STRUCTURES Write the correct answer in the middle column. 4.27. buttock muscle

a)

gluteus maximus

b)

myocardial

c)

sphincter

d)

tendon

24.

MATCHING STRUCTURES 4.28. fibrous connective tissue What is the correct answer?

a)

tendon

b)

gluteus maximus

c)

myocardial

d)

sphincter

25.

MATCHING STRUCTURES Write the correct answer in the middle column. 4.29. muscular cap of shoulder

a)

deltoid

b)

gluteus maximus

c)

myocardial

d)

sphincter

26.

MATCHING STRUCTURES Write the correct answer in the middle column. 4.30. ring-like muscle Possible Answers: gluteus maximus, myocardial, sphincter, tendon, deltoid

a)

sphincter

b)

gluteus maximus

c)

myocardial

d)

deltoid

27.

An injury to the body of the muscle or the attachment of a tendon is known as a (a)   . These are usually associated with overuse injuries that involve a wrenched or torn muscle or tendon attachment.

Choose from the below words

sprain

strain

28.

4.32. A (a)   is a drug that causes temporary paralysis by blocking the transmission of nerve stimuli to the muscles.

Choose from the below words

neuromuscular-blocking drug

muscle relaxant

29.

The condition of abnormal muscle tone that causes the impairment of voluntary muscle movement is known as (a)   .

Choose from the below words

ataxia

dystonia

30.

Inflamed and swollen tendons caught in the narrow space between the bones within the shoulder joint cause the condition known as (a)   .

Choose from the below words

impingement syndrome

intermittent claudication

31.

4.35. The (a)   forms the muscular cap of the shoulder.

Choose from the below words

triceps brachii

deltoid

32.

Find the misspelled word in each sentence. Then write that word, spelled correctly, on the line provided.

a)

antispasmodic

b)

antispasmotic

c)

antispasmodik

d)

antispasmodick

33.

Find the misspelled word in each sentence. Then write that word, spelled correctly, on the line provided. 4.37. The medical term for hiccups is singulutas.

a)

singulutas, singultus

b)

singulutas, singultas

c)

singulutas, singultes

d)

singulutas, singultos

34.

Find the misspelled word in each sentence. Then write that word, spelled correctly, on the line provided. 4.38. Myasthenia gravus is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the neuromuscular junction and produces serious weakness of voluntary muscles.

a)

gravus, gravis

b)

gravis, gravus

c)

gravas, gravis

d)

gravis, gravas

35.

Find the misspelled word in each sentence. Then write that word, spelled correctly, on the line provided. 4.39. A cyst is a harmless, fluid-filled swelling that occurs most commonly on the outer surface of the wrist.

a)

ganglion

b)

ganglian

c)

ganglien

d)

ganglyon

36.

Find the misspelled word in each sentence. Then write that word, spelled correctly, on the line provided. 4.40. Pronetion is the movement that turns the palm of the hand downward or backward.

a)

pronetion, pronation

b)

pronetion, pronetion

c)

pronetion, pronetoin

d)

pronetion, pronetian

37.

Write the correct answer on the line provided. 4.41. CFS

a)

chronic fatigue syndrome

b)

cerebral fluid syndrome

c)

cardiac failure syndrome

d)

chronic fever syndrome

38.

4.42. DTRs

a)

deep tendon reflexes

b)

distal tendon reactions

c)

direct thoracic responses

d)

dynamic tendon rotations

39.

4.43. ROM __________________________

a)

range of motion

b)

rate of movement

c)

region of muscle

d)

rotation of mass

40.

4.44. RSD __________________________

a)

reflex sympathetic dystrophy

b)

renal sympathetic disorder

c)

radial sensory dysfunction

d)

respiratory system disease

41.

4.45. SCI __________________________

a)

spinal cord injury

b)

systemic cardiac insufficiency

c)

subcutaneous infection

d)

sensory cortex impairment

42.

The term (a)   is the stimulation of a muscle by an impulse transmitted by a motor nerve.

Choose from the below words

abduction

innervation

adduction

contracture

43.

The term meaning a weakness or slight muscular paralysis is (a)   .

Choose from the below words

myoclonus

hemiplegia

hypotonia

myoparesis

44.

The term (a)   means abnormally increased muscle function or activity.

Choose from the below words

hyperkinesia

hypertonia

dyskinesia

hypotonia

45.

4.49. A/An (a)   injury can be a strain or tear on any of the three muscles that straighten the hip and bend the knee.

Choose from the below words

Achilles tendon

hamstring

myofascial

shin splint

46.

The specialized soft-tissue manipulation technique used to ease the pain of conditions such as fibromyalgia, movement restrictions, and temporomandibular joint disorders is known as (a)   .

Choose from the below words

myofascial release

occupational therapy

RICE

therapeutic ultrasound

47.

An inflammation of the tissues surrounding the elbow is known as __________________________.

a)

epicondylitis

b)

bursitis

c)

arthritis

d)

tendinitis

48.

The movement during which the knees or elbows are bent to decrease the angle of the joints is known as __________________________.

a)

flexion

b)

extension

c)

rotation

d)

abduction

49.

Pain in the leg muscles that occurs during exercise and is relieved by rest is known as __________________________. This condition is due to poor circulation and is associated with peripheral vascular disease.

a)

intermittent claudication

b)

restless leg syndrome

c)

deep vein thrombosis

d)

muscle cramp

50.

A weakness or slight muscular paralysis is known as __________________________.

a)

myoparesis

b)

myalgia

c)

myositis

d)

myopathy

51.

A stiff neck due to spasmodic contraction of the neck muscles that pull the head toward the affected side is known as __________________________, or wryneck.

a)

spasmodic torticollis

b)

cervical spondylosis

c)

myasthenia gravis

d)

Bell's palsy

52.

Divide each term into its component word parts. Which of the following best describes the correct way to write these word parts in sequence? Use a slash (/) to indicate a combining vowel when necessary.

a)

Write the word parts in order, using a slash (/) for combining vowels when needed.

b)

List the word parts in any order, without using slashes.

c)

Write only the root word, omitting prefixes and suffixes.

d)

Combine all word parts into one word without any separators.

53.

Divide each term into its component word parts. Which of the following correctly shows the word parts for "hyperkinesia"?

a)

hyper / kinesi / a

b)

hyper / kine / sia

c)

hypo / kines / ia

d)

hyper / kin / esia

54.

Myoclonus is the sudden, involuntary jerking of a muscle or group of muscles.

a)

Myoclonus

b)

Ataxia

c)

Dystonia

d)

Tremor

55.

Polymyositis is a muscle disease characterized by the simultaneous inflammation and weakening of voluntary muscles in many parts of the body.

a)

Polymyositis

b)

Myasthenia gravis

c)

Duchenne muscular dystrophy

d)

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

56.

4.60. Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass, strength, and function that comes with aging. ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________

a)

Sarcopenia

b)

Osteoporosis

c)

Arthritis

d)

Myopia

57.

Overuse tendinitis is inflammation of tendons caused by excessive or unusual use of a joint.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Hemiplegia is the total paralysis of the lower half of the body.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

A spasm is a sudden, involuntary contraction of one or more muscles.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

Ataxia is the distortion of voluntary movement such as in a tic or spasm.

a)

True

b)

False

61.

Myocardial muscles are located in the walls of internal organs such as the digestive tract, blood vessels, and ducts leading from glands.

a)

True

b)

False

62.

George Quinton developed a swelling on the outer surface of his wrist. His doctor diagnosed this as being a/an __________________________ and explained that this was a harmless, fluid-filled swelling.

a)

ganglion cyst

b)

lipoma

c)

carpal tunnel syndrome

d)

tenosynovitis

63.

Raul Valladares has a protrusion of a muscle substance through a tear in the fascia surrounding it. This condition is known as a/an __________________________.

a)

myocele

b)

myalgia

c)

myositis

d)

myopathy

64.

Louisa Ferraro experienced __________________________ of her leg muscles due to the disuse of these muscles over a long period of time.

a)

atrophy

b)

hypertrophy

c)

spasm

d)

sprain

65.

Jasmine Franklin has __________________________. This is a condition in which there is diminished tone of the skeletal muscles.

a)

hypotonia

b)

hypertonia

c)

myasthenia

d)

spasticity

66.

Carolyn Goodwin complained of profound fatigue that is not improved by bed rest and was made worse by physical or mental activity. After ruling out other causes, her physician diagnosed her condition as being __________________________ syndrome.

a)

chronic fatigue

b)

irritable bowel

c)

restless leg

d)

carpal tunnel

67.

Chuan Lee, who is a runner, required treatment for __________________________. This condition is a painful inflammation of the Achilles tendon caused by excessive stress being placed on that tendon.

a)

Achilles tendinitis

b)

Plantar fasciitis

c)

Shin splints

d)

Patellar tendinitis

68.

For the first several days after his fall, Bob Hill suffered severe muscle pain. This condition is known as __________________________.

a)

myalgia

b)

neuralgia

c)

arthritis

d)

tendinitis

69.

Jorge Guendulay could not play for his team because of a/an __________________________. This is a painful condition caused by the muscle tearing away from the tibia.

a)

shin splint

b)

hamstring strain

c)

tendonitis

d)

stress fracture

70.

Due to a spinal cord injury, Marissa Giannati suffers from __________________________, which is paralysis of all four limbs.

a)

quadriplegia

b)

hemiplegia

c)

paraplegia

d)

monoplegia

71.

Duncan McDougle has slight paralysis on one side of his body. This condition, which was caused by a stroke, is known as __________________________.

a)

hemiparesis

b)

aphasia

c)

ataxia

d)

paraplegia

72.

The term muscular (a)   describes a group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles.

Choose from the below words

atonic

ataxia

dystonia

dystrophy

73.

The surgical enlargement of the carpal tunnel or cutting of the carpal ligament to relieve nerve pressure is called (a)   .

Choose from the below words

carpal tunnel syndrome

compartment syndrome

carpal tunnel release

rhabdomyolysis

74.

During (a)   , the arm moves inward and toward the side of the body.

Choose from the below words

abduction

adduction

circumduction

rotation

75.

A surgical incision into a muscle is known as (a)   .

Choose from the below words

myoclonus

myorrhaphy

myotomy

myoparesis

76.

The term (a)   means bending the foot upward at the ankle.

Choose from the below words

abduction

dorsiflexion

elevation

plantar flexion

77.

Any abnormal condition of skeletal muscles is known as _____________________________.

a)

myopathy

b)

nephropathy

c)

neuropathy

d)

dermatopathy

78.

Pain in several muscle groups is known as _____________________________.

a)

polymyalgia

b)

myalgia

c)

arthralgia

d)

neuralgia

79.

The death of individual muscle fibers is known as _____________________________.

a)

necrosis

b)

hypertrophy

c)

atrophy

d)

regeneration

80.

Surgical suturing of torn fascia is known as _____________________________.

a)

fasciorrhaphy

b)

fasciotomy

c)

fasciodesis

d)

fasciectomy

81.

Based on word parts, the removal of multiple muscles is known as _____________________________.

a)

polymyectomy

b)

polyostectomy

c)

polyneurectomy

d)

polyarthrectomy

82.

The surgical attachment of a fascia to another fascia or to a tendon is known as _____________________________.

a)

fasciodesis

b)

tenotomy

c)

myorrhaphy

d)

aponeurotomy

83.

Inflammation of the muscle of the heart is known as _____________________________.

a)

myocarditis

b)

endocarditis

c)

pericarditis

d)

cardiomegaly

84.

The surgical removal of fascia is a/an _____________________________.

a)

fasciectomy

b)

fasciitis

c)

fascioplasty

d)

fasciodesis

85.

The surgical suturing of a defect in a muscular wall, such as the repair of a hernia, is a/an _____________________________.

a)

herniorrhaphy

b)

appendectomy

c)

cholecystectomy

d)

gastrectomy

86.

An incision into a sphincter muscle is a/an _____________________________.

a)

sphincterotomy

b)

sphincteroplasty

c)

myomectomy

d)

fistulectomy

87.
Question Image

Identify the movements in the accompanying figures by writing the correct term on the line provided.

a)
Circumduction
1.

4.99

b)

Flexion

2.

4.91

c)

Extension

3.

4.92

d)

Abduction

4.

4.93

e)

Rotation

5.

4.100

88.
Question Image

Identify the movements in the accompanying figures by writing the correct term on the line provided.

a)

Adduction

1.

4.94

b)

Pronation

2.

4.95

c)

Supination

3.

4.96

d)

Dorsi Flexion

4.

4.97

e)

Plantar Flexion

5.

4.98

89.

Match the following

a)

bi-

1.

twice, double, two

b)

clon/o

2.

to clone

c)

tri-

3.

three

d)

dys-

4.

fourbad, difficult, or painful

e)

fasci/o

5.

fascia, fibrous band

90.

Match the following

a)

-ia

1.

abnormal condition, disease,

b)

-ic

2.

pertaining to

c)

kines/o, kinesi/o

3.

movement

d)

-lysis

4.

to set free, break down

e)

my/o

5.

muscle

91.

Match the following

a)

-plegia

1.

paralysis, stroke

b)

tax/o

2.

coordination, order

c)

ten/o, tend/o, tendin/o

3.

tendon, stretch out, extend, strain

d)

ton/o

4.

tone, stretching, tension

e)

tri-

5.

three

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