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Muscular System Flashcards

Total questions: 88

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Fill in the blank: ___ means bad, difficult, or painful.

a)

dys-

b)

epi-

c)

hyper-

d)

anti-

2.

Fill in the blank: ___ means hernia, tumor, swelling.

a)

-cele

b)

-itis

c)

-emia

d)

-algia

3.

Fill in the blank: ___ means fascia, fibrous band.

a)

fasci/o

b)

my/o

c)

neur/o

d)

oste/o

4.

Fill in the blank: ___ means two, twice, double.

a)

bi-

b)

uni-

c)

tri-

d)

quad-

5.

Fill in the blank: ___ means fibrous tissue, fiber.

a)

fibr/o

b)

my/o

c)

neur/o

d)

oste/o

6.

Fill in the blank: ___ means movement.

a)

kinesi/o

b)

dermat/o

c)

oste/o

d)

cardi/o

7.

Fill in the blank: ___ means pertaining to.

a)

-ic

b)

-ous

c)

-al

d)

-itis

8.

Fill in the blank: ___ means abnormal condition, disease, plural of -ium.

a)

-ia

b)

-itis

c)

-osis

d)

-um

9.

Fill in the blank: ___ means movement.

a)

kines/o

b)

dermat/o

c)

nephr/o

d)

cardi/o

10.

Fill in the blank: ___ means muscle.

a)

my/o

b)

neur/o

c)

oste/o

d)

derm/o

11.

Fill in the blank: ___ means tendon, stretch out, extend, strain.

a)

tend/o

b)

my/o

c)

arthr/o

d)

oste/o

12.

Fill in the blank: ___ means rupture.

a)

-rrhexis

b)

-lysis

c)

-algia

d)

-itis

13.

Fill in the blank: ___ means tendon, stretch out, extend, strain.

a)

ten/o

b)

my/o

c)

neur/o

d)

arthr/o

14.

Fill in the blank: ___ means coordination, order.

a)

tax/o

b)

cardi/o

c)

neur/o

d)

derm/o

15.

Fill in the blank: ___ means paralysis, stroke.

a)

-plegia

b)

-algia

c)

-emia

d)

-itis

16.

Fill in the blank: ___ means tendon, stretch out, extend, strain.

a)

tendin/o

b)

my/o

c)

arthr/o

d)

oste/o

17.

Fill in the blank: ___ means three.

a)

tri-

b)

uni-

c)

quad-

d)

bi-

18.

Fill in the blank: ___ means stretching, tension.

a)

ton/o

b)

oste/o

c)

my/o

d)

neur/o

19.

Fill in the blank: ___ means movement of a limb away from the midline of the body.

a)

abduction

b)

adduction

c)

flexion

d)

extension

20.

Fill in the blank: ___ means movement of a limb toward the midline of the body.

a)

adduction

b)

abduction

c)

extension

d)

rotation

21.

Fill in the blank: ___ means weakness or wearing away of body tissues and structures.

a)

atrophy

b)

hypertrophy

c)

edema

d)

sclerosis

22.

Fill in the blank: ___ means lacking normal muscle tone or strength.

a)

atonic

b)

hypertrophic

c)

spastic

d)

contractile

23.

Fill in the blank: ___ means the lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement.

a)

ataxia

b)

apraxia

c)

dyskinesia

d)

myalgia

24.

Fill in the blank: ___ means a band of fibrous tissue that holds structures together abnormally.

a)

adhesion

b)

tendon

c)

ligament

d)

bursa

25.

Fill in the blank: ___ means extreme slowness in movement.

a)

bradykinesia

b)

tachycardia

c)

hyperkinesis

d)

dyskinesia

26.

Fill in the blank: ___ means inflammation and swelling of the tendons that pass through the carpal tunnel, creating pressure on the median nerve.

a)

carpal tunnel syndrome

b)

tennis elbow

c)

arthritis

d)

bursitis

27.

Fill in the blank: ___ means circular movement at the far end of a limb.

a)

circumduction

b)

flexion

c)

extension

d)

abduction

28.

Fill in the blank: ___ means a debilitating disorder characterized by profound fatigue not improved by rest and worsened by activity.

a)

chronic fatigue syndrome

b)

migraine

c)

asthma

d)

diabetes

29.

Fill in the blank: ___ means permanent tightening of fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments, or skin.

a)

contracture

b)

sprain

c)

strain

d)

laceration

30.

Fill in the blank: ___ means movement that bends the foot upward at the ankle.

a)

dorsiflexion

b)

plantar flexion

c)

eversion

d)

inversion

31.

Fill in the blank: ___ means distortion or impairment of voluntary movement resulting in jerky motions.

a)

dyskinesia

b)

apraxia

c)

ataxia

d)

bradykinesia

32.

Fill in the blank: ___ means a condition of abnormal muscle tone impairing voluntary muscle movement.

a)

dystonia

b)

myalgia

c)

ataxia

d)

bradykinesia

33.

Fill in the blank: __________ is the inflammation of the tissues surrounding the elbow.

a)

epicondylitis

b)

tendinitis

c)

bursitis

d)

arthritis

34.

Fill in the blank: __________ is a diagnostic test measuring electrical activity within muscle fibers in response to nerve stimulation.

a)

electromyography

b)

angiography

c)

echocardiography

d)

spirometry

35.

Fill in the blank: __________ is the study of human factors that affect the design and operation of tools and the work environment.

a)

ergonomics

b)

biology

c)

economics

d)

geology

36.

Fill in the blank: __________ is a specialist who develops and coordinates exercise programs and fitness tests.

a)

exercise physiologist

b)

nutritionist

c)

radiologist

d)

pharmacist

37.

Fill in the blank: __________ is the inflammation of a fascia.

a)

fasciitis

b)

neuritis

c)

arthritis

d)

tendonitis

38.

Fill in the blank: __________ is a chronic condition with fatigue, muscle pain, and tenderness.

a)

fibromyalgia

b)

osteoporosis

c)

asthma

d)

diabetes

39.

Fill in the blank: __________ is a harmless fluid-filled swelling on the outer surface of the wrist.

a)

ganglion cyst

b)

lipoma

c)

carpal tunnel syndrome

d)

tenosynovitis

40.

Fill in the blank: __________ is a calcium deposit in the plantar fascia near its attachment to the heel bone.

a)

heel spur

b)

bunion

c)

corn

d)

callus

41.

Fill in the blank: __________ is a condition of diminished tone of skeletal muscles.

a)

hypotonia

b)

hypertonia

c)

myasthenia

d)

dystonia

42.

Fill in the blank: __________ is total paralysis affecting one side of the body.

a)

hemiplegia

b)

paraplegia

c)

quadriplegia

d)

monoplegia

43.

Fill in the blank: __________ is abnormally increased motor function or activity; hyperactivity.

a)

hyperkinesia

b)

hypokinesia

c)

bradykinesia

d)

dyskinesia

44.

Fill in the blank: __________ is slight paralysis or weakness affecting one side of the body.

a)

hemiparesis

b)

paraplegia

c)

quadriplegia

d)

ataxia

45.

Fill in the blank: __________ is the protrusion of a structure through tissues that normally contain it.

a)

hernia

b)

ulcer

c)

abscess

d)

fistula

46.

Fill in the blank: __________ is when inflamed and swollen tendons are caught in the narrow space between shoulder bones.

a)

impingement syndrome

b)

bursitis

c)

tendinitis

d)

rotator cuff tear

47.

Fill in the blank: __________ is pain in leg muscles during exercise, relieved by rest.

a)

intermittent claudication

b)

restless leg syndrome

c)

sciatica

d)

deep vein thrombosis

48.

Fill in the blank: __________ is the point where the muscle ends by attaching to a bone or tendon.

a)

insertion

b)

origin

c)

belly

d)

shaft

49.

Fill in the blank: __________ is a group of genetic diseases causing progressive muscle weakness and degeneration.

a)

muscular dystrophy

b)

osteoporosis

c)

arthritis

d)

multiple sclerosis

50.

Fill in the blank: __________ is a chronic autoimmune disease causing muscle weakness.

a)

myasthenia gravis

b)

multiple sclerosis

c)

rheumatoid arthritis

d)

lupus

51.

Fill in the blank: __________ is the herniation (protrusion) of muscle through a tear in fascia.

a)

myocele

b)

myalgia

c)

myositis

d)

myopathy

52.

Fill in the blank: __________ is quick, involuntary jerking of a muscle or group of muscles.

a)

myoclonus

b)

dystonia

c)

ataxia

d)

tremor

53.

Fill in the blank: __________ is a soft-tissue manipulation technique used to ease pain in muscular disorders.

a)

myofascial release

b)

electrotherapy

c)

cryotherapy

d)

ultrasound therapy

54.

Fill in the blank: __________ pertains to the relationship between a nerve and muscle.

a)

neuromuscular

b)

cardiovascular

c)

skeletal

d)

dermal

55.

Fill in the blank: __________ means slanted or at an angle.

a)

oblique

b)

parallel

c)

vertical

d)

horizontal

56.

Fill in the blank: __________ is the degeneration of muscle tissue.

a)

myolysis

b)

myalgia

c)

myopathy

d)

myositis

57.

Fill in the blank: __________ is the surgical suturing of a muscle.

a)

myorrhaphy

b)

myotomy

c)

myalgia

d)

myasthenia

58.

Fill in the blank: __________ is weakness or slight paralysis of a muscle.

a)

myoparesis

b)

myalgia

c)

myositis

d)

myotonia

59.

Fill in the blank: __________ is the point where the muscle begins, nearest the midline or less movable part.

a)

origin

b)

insertion

c)

belly

d)

tendon

60.

Fill in the blank: __________ is the loss of sensation and voluntary movement due to nerve damage.

a)

paralysis

b)

inflammation

c)

fracture

d)

infection

61.

Fill in the blank: __________ is paralysis of both legs and lower body.

a)

paraplegia

b)

hemiplegia

c)

quadriplegia

d)

monoplegia

62.

Fill in the blank: __________ is a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

a)

physiatrist

b)

pediatrician

c)

dermatologist

d)

cardiologist

63.

Fill in the blank: __________ is the inflammation of the plantar fascia on the foot's sole, causing heel pain.

a)

plantar fasciitis

b)

Achilles tendinitis

c)

bunion

d)

metatarsalgia

64.

Fill in the blank: __________ is paralysis of all four extremities.

a)

quadriplegia

b)

hemiplegia

c)

paraplegia

d)

monoplegia

65.

_________: Rotating the arm or leg so the palm or sole faces downward.

a)

pronation

b)

supination

c)

flexion

d)

abduction

66.

_________: Loss of muscle mass and strength due to aging.

a)

sarcopenia

b)

osteoporosis

c)

arthritis

d)

myopia

67.

_________: Inflammation and weakening of many voluntary muscles.

a)

polymyositis

b)

osteoporosis

c)

dermatitis

d)

arthritis

68.

_________: Pain caused by the tibialis anterior muscle tearing from the tibia.

a)

shin splint

b)

plantar fasciitis

c)

tennis elbow

d)

carpal tunnel syndrome

69.

_________: Suturing the end of a tendon to a bone.

a)

tenodesis

b)

tenotomy

c)

arthrodesis

d)

myorrhaphy

70.

_________: Ring-like muscle that constricts an opening.

a)

sphincter

b)

tendon

c)

ligament

d)

fascia

71.

_________: Myoclonus of the diaphragm causing hiccups.

a)

singultus

b)

apnea

c)

bradypnea

d)

tachypnea

72.

_________: Injury to a joint, often involving a torn ligament.

a)

sprain

b)

fracture

c)

bruise

d)

dislocation

73.

_________: Release of a tendon from adhesions.

a)

tenolysis

b)

tenorrhaphy

c)

tenotomy

d)

synovectomy

74.

_________: Suturing together divided ends of a tendon.

a)

tenorrhaphy

b)

tenotomy

c)

arthrodesis

d)

myorrhaphy

75.

_________: Surgical incision into a tendon.

a)

tenotomy

b)

arthrotomy

c)

myotomy

d)

fasciotomy

76.

_________: Inflammation of a tendon sheath.

a)

tenosynovitis

b)

arthritis

c)

bursitis

d)

myositis

77.

Stiff neck due to spasmodic neck muscle contraction; wryneck.

a)

torticollis

b)

scoliosis

c)

kyphosis

d)

lordosis

78.

_________: In a crosswise direction.

a)

transverse

b)

longitudinal

c)

vertical

d)

oblique

79.

This word means a surgical incision into a tendon.

(a)  

80.

This word means rotating the arm or leg so the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot is turned downward or backward.

(a)  

81.

This word means inflammation of a fascia, which is the fibrous tissue covering and separating muscles.

(a)  

82.

This word means a band of fibrous tissue that holds structures together abnormally, often forming after an injury or surgery.

(a)  

83.

This word means paralysis of all four extremities (arms and legs).

(a)  

84.

This word means a ring-like muscle that tightly constricts the opening of a passageway.

(a)  

85.

This word means the loss of sensation and voluntary muscle movements due to nerve damage or disease.

(a)  

86.

This word means a chronic condition characterized by fatigue, muscle pain, and tenderness throughout the body.

(a)  

87.

This word means distortion or impairment of voluntary movement resulting in jerky or fragmented motions.

(a)  

88.

This word means the lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement.

(a)