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WorksheetsMuscular System Flashcards
Total questions: 88
Worksheet time: 49mins
Fill in the blank: ___ means bad, difficult, or painful.
dys-
epi-
hyper-
anti-
Fill in the blank: ___ means hernia, tumor, swelling.
-cele
-itis
-emia
-algia
Fill in the blank: ___ means fascia, fibrous band.
fasci/o
my/o
neur/o
oste/o
Fill in the blank: ___ means two, twice, double.
bi-
uni-
tri-
quad-
Fill in the blank: ___ means fibrous tissue, fiber.
fibr/o
my/o
neur/o
oste/o
Fill in the blank: ___ means movement.
kinesi/o
dermat/o
oste/o
cardi/o
Fill in the blank: ___ means pertaining to.
-ic
-ous
-al
-itis
Fill in the blank: ___ means abnormal condition, disease, plural of -ium.
-ia
-itis
-osis
-um
Fill in the blank: ___ means movement.
kines/o
dermat/o
nephr/o
cardi/o
Fill in the blank: ___ means muscle.
my/o
neur/o
oste/o
derm/o
Fill in the blank: ___ means tendon, stretch out, extend, strain.
tend/o
my/o
arthr/o
oste/o
Fill in the blank: ___ means rupture.
-rrhexis
-lysis
-algia
-itis
Fill in the blank: ___ means tendon, stretch out, extend, strain.
ten/o
my/o
neur/o
arthr/o
Fill in the blank: ___ means coordination, order.
tax/o
cardi/o
neur/o
derm/o
Fill in the blank: ___ means paralysis, stroke.
-plegia
-algia
-emia
-itis
Fill in the blank: ___ means tendon, stretch out, extend, strain.
tendin/o
my/o
arthr/o
oste/o
Fill in the blank: ___ means three.
tri-
uni-
quad-
bi-
Fill in the blank: ___ means stretching, tension.
ton/o
oste/o
my/o
neur/o
Fill in the blank: ___ means movement of a limb away from the midline of the body.
abduction
adduction
flexion
extension
Fill in the blank: ___ means movement of a limb toward the midline of the body.
adduction
abduction
extension
rotation
Fill in the blank: ___ means weakness or wearing away of body tissues and structures.
atrophy
hypertrophy
edema
sclerosis
Fill in the blank: ___ means lacking normal muscle tone or strength.
atonic
hypertrophic
spastic
contractile
Fill in the blank: ___ means the lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement.
ataxia
apraxia
dyskinesia
myalgia
Fill in the blank: ___ means a band of fibrous tissue that holds structures together abnormally.
adhesion
tendon
ligament
bursa
Fill in the blank: ___ means extreme slowness in movement.
bradykinesia
tachycardia
hyperkinesis
dyskinesia
Fill in the blank: ___ means inflammation and swelling of the tendons that pass through the carpal tunnel, creating pressure on the median nerve.
carpal tunnel syndrome
tennis elbow
arthritis
bursitis
Fill in the blank: ___ means circular movement at the far end of a limb.
circumduction
flexion
extension
abduction
Fill in the blank: ___ means a debilitating disorder characterized by profound fatigue not improved by rest and worsened by activity.
chronic fatigue syndrome
migraine
asthma
diabetes
Fill in the blank: ___ means permanent tightening of fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments, or skin.
contracture
sprain
strain
laceration
Fill in the blank: ___ means movement that bends the foot upward at the ankle.
dorsiflexion
plantar flexion
eversion
inversion
Fill in the blank: ___ means distortion or impairment of voluntary movement resulting in jerky motions.
dyskinesia
apraxia
ataxia
bradykinesia
Fill in the blank: ___ means a condition of abnormal muscle tone impairing voluntary muscle movement.
dystonia
myalgia
ataxia
bradykinesia
Fill in the blank: __________ is the inflammation of the tissues surrounding the elbow.
epicondylitis
tendinitis
bursitis
arthritis
Fill in the blank: __________ is a diagnostic test measuring electrical activity within muscle fibers in response to nerve stimulation.
electromyography
angiography
echocardiography
spirometry
Fill in the blank: __________ is the study of human factors that affect the design and operation of tools and the work environment.
ergonomics
biology
economics
geology
Fill in the blank: __________ is a specialist who develops and coordinates exercise programs and fitness tests.
exercise physiologist
nutritionist
radiologist
pharmacist
Fill in the blank: __________ is the inflammation of a fascia.
fasciitis
neuritis
arthritis
tendonitis
Fill in the blank: __________ is a chronic condition with fatigue, muscle pain, and tenderness.
fibromyalgia
osteoporosis
asthma
diabetes
Fill in the blank: __________ is a harmless fluid-filled swelling on the outer surface of the wrist.
ganglion cyst
lipoma
carpal tunnel syndrome
tenosynovitis
Fill in the blank: __________ is a calcium deposit in the plantar fascia near its attachment to the heel bone.
heel spur
bunion
corn
callus
Fill in the blank: __________ is a condition of diminished tone of skeletal muscles.
hypotonia
hypertonia
myasthenia
dystonia
Fill in the blank: __________ is total paralysis affecting one side of the body.
hemiplegia
paraplegia
quadriplegia
monoplegia
Fill in the blank: __________ is abnormally increased motor function or activity; hyperactivity.
hyperkinesia
hypokinesia
bradykinesia
dyskinesia
Fill in the blank: __________ is slight paralysis or weakness affecting one side of the body.
hemiparesis
paraplegia
quadriplegia
ataxia
Fill in the blank: __________ is the protrusion of a structure through tissues that normally contain it.
hernia
ulcer
abscess
fistula
Fill in the blank: __________ is when inflamed and swollen tendons are caught in the narrow space between shoulder bones.
impingement syndrome
bursitis
tendinitis
rotator cuff tear
Fill in the blank: __________ is pain in leg muscles during exercise, relieved by rest.
intermittent claudication
restless leg syndrome
sciatica
deep vein thrombosis
Fill in the blank: __________ is the point where the muscle ends by attaching to a bone or tendon.
insertion
origin
belly
shaft
Fill in the blank: __________ is a group of genetic diseases causing progressive muscle weakness and degeneration.
muscular dystrophy
osteoporosis
arthritis
multiple sclerosis
Fill in the blank: __________ is a chronic autoimmune disease causing muscle weakness.
myasthenia gravis
multiple sclerosis
rheumatoid arthritis
lupus
Fill in the blank: __________ is the herniation (protrusion) of muscle through a tear in fascia.
myocele
myalgia
myositis
myopathy
Fill in the blank: __________ is quick, involuntary jerking of a muscle or group of muscles.
myoclonus
dystonia
ataxia
tremor
Fill in the blank: __________ is a soft-tissue manipulation technique used to ease pain in muscular disorders.
myofascial release
electrotherapy
cryotherapy
ultrasound therapy
Fill in the blank: __________ pertains to the relationship between a nerve and muscle.
neuromuscular
cardiovascular
skeletal
dermal
Fill in the blank: __________ means slanted or at an angle.
oblique
parallel
vertical
horizontal
Fill in the blank: __________ is the degeneration of muscle tissue.
myolysis
myalgia
myopathy
myositis
Fill in the blank: __________ is the surgical suturing of a muscle.
myorrhaphy
myotomy
myalgia
myasthenia
Fill in the blank: __________ is weakness or slight paralysis of a muscle.
myoparesis
myalgia
myositis
myotonia
Fill in the blank: __________ is the point where the muscle begins, nearest the midline or less movable part.
origin
insertion
belly
tendon
Fill in the blank: __________ is the loss of sensation and voluntary movement due to nerve damage.
paralysis
inflammation
fracture
infection
Fill in the blank: __________ is paralysis of both legs and lower body.
paraplegia
hemiplegia
quadriplegia
monoplegia
Fill in the blank: __________ is a physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
physiatrist
pediatrician
dermatologist
cardiologist
Fill in the blank: __________ is the inflammation of the plantar fascia on the foot's sole, causing heel pain.
plantar fasciitis
Achilles tendinitis
bunion
metatarsalgia
Fill in the blank: __________ is paralysis of all four extremities.
quadriplegia
hemiplegia
paraplegia
monoplegia
_________: Rotating the arm or leg so the palm or sole faces downward.
pronation
supination
flexion
abduction
_________: Loss of muscle mass and strength due to aging.
sarcopenia
osteoporosis
arthritis
myopia
_________: Inflammation and weakening of many voluntary muscles.
polymyositis
osteoporosis
dermatitis
arthritis
_________: Pain caused by the tibialis anterior muscle tearing from the tibia.
shin splint
plantar fasciitis
tennis elbow
carpal tunnel syndrome
_________: Suturing the end of a tendon to a bone.
tenodesis
tenotomy
arthrodesis
myorrhaphy
_________: Ring-like muscle that constricts an opening.
sphincter
tendon
ligament
fascia
_________: Myoclonus of the diaphragm causing hiccups.
singultus
apnea
bradypnea
tachypnea
_________: Injury to a joint, often involving a torn ligament.
sprain
fracture
bruise
dislocation
_________: Release of a tendon from adhesions.
tenolysis
tenorrhaphy
tenotomy
synovectomy
_________: Suturing together divided ends of a tendon.
tenorrhaphy
tenotomy
arthrodesis
myorrhaphy
_________: Surgical incision into a tendon.
tenotomy
arthrotomy
myotomy
fasciotomy
_________: Inflammation of a tendon sheath.
tenosynovitis
arthritis
bursitis
myositis
Stiff neck due to spasmodic neck muscle contraction; wryneck.
torticollis
scoliosis
kyphosis
lordosis
_________: In a crosswise direction.
transverse
longitudinal
vertical
oblique
This word means a surgical incision into a tendon.
(a)
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)
This word means inflammation of a fascia, which is the fibrous tissue covering and separating muscles.
(a)
This word means a band of fibrous tissue that holds structures together abnormally, often forming after an injury or surgery.
(a)
This word means paralysis of all four extremities (arms and legs).
(a)
This word means a ring-like muscle that tightly constricts the opening of a passageway.
(a)
This word means the loss of sensation and voluntary muscle movements due to nerve damage or disease.
(a)
This word means a chronic condition characterized by fatigue, muscle pain, and tenderness throughout the body.
(a)
This word means distortion or impairment of voluntary movement resulting in jerky or fragmented motions.
(a)
This word means the lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movement.
(a)
