Chapter 1: Lesson 4

Question 1

Skeletal muscle

Answer 1

The type of muscle tissue that connects to bones and generates the forces that create movement.

Question 2

Sprain

Answer 2

A stretching or tearing of ligaments.

Question 3

Plantar fasciitis

Answer 3

An inflammation of the fibrous tissue (plantar fascia) along the bottom of the foot, which often results in intense heel pain.

Question 4

Patellar tendonitis

Answer 4

An injury or inflammation of the tendon that connects the patella (kneecap) to the tibia (shin bone).

Question 5

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear

Answer 5

A stretch, partial tear, or complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee.

Question 6

Medial collateral ligament (MCL) tear

Answer 6

A stretch, partial tear, or complete tear of the medial collateral ligament of the knee.

Question 7

Shoulder impingement syndrome

Answer 7

Shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff tissues rubbing against the acromion bone of the shoulder.