Module 9-Muscular System

Question 1

combining form meaning “muscle”

Answer 1

My(o)-

Question 2

combining form meaning “smooth”

Answer 2

Lei(o)-

Question 3

combining form meaning “flesh”

Answer 3

Creat-

Question 4

combining form meaning “striated”

Answer 4

Rhabd(o)-

Question 5

root word meaning “motion”

Answer 5

Kine

Question 6

combining form meaning “strength”

Answer 6

Sthen

Question 7

refers to the reduction in size or the shortening of a muscle

Answer 7

Contraction

Question 8

occurs when there is a reduction of tension and thus a return to the size of the resting muscle

Answer 8

Relaxation

Question 9

movement of the body in which the muscles work together with order

Answer 9

Coordination

Question 10

ability of a muscle to hold a partial steady contraction which gives the muscle firmness; normal degree of tension in muscle

Answer 10

Tone

Question 11

condition in which there is a lack of strength; weakness

Answer 11

Asthenia

Question 12

exercise of muscles that results in beautiful strength

Answer 12

Calisthenics

Question 13

series of rapidly repeated muscular contractions

Answer 13

Clonic spasm

Question 14

alternating muscular contraction and relaxation in rapid succession when a muscle is passively stretched

Answer 14

Clonus

Question 15

shortening of muscular tissue

Answer 15

Contracture

Question 16

prolonged spasmodic muscular contractions

Answer 16

Cramp

Question 17

visible muscular action of a small bundle of muscles

Answer 17

Fasciculation

Question 18

condition characterized by excessive movement

Answer 18

Hyperkinesia

Question 19

condition characterized by decreased muscle tone

Answer 19

Hypotonia

Question 20

muscle pain

Answer 20

Myalgia

Question 21

condition in which there is stiffness and inflexibility

Answer 21

Rigidity

Question 22

condition in which there is hardness of a muscle

Answer 22

Rigor

Question 23

sudden violent muscle contraction

Answer 23

Spasm

Question 24

prolonged excessive contraction

Answer 24

Tonic spasm

Question 25

trembling or quivering of muscles

Answer 25

Tremor

Question 26

condition in which the neck is twisted. Also referred to as “wryneck”

Answer 26

Torticollis

Question 27

condition of fibrous tissue and muscles in which there is pain

Answer 27

Fibromyalgia

Question 28

inflammation of the muscle and fibrous tissue

Answer 28

Fibromyositis

Question 29

paralysis of one half of the body, either the right or left side

Answer 29

Hemiplegia

Question 30

muscle weakness of a very grave type

Answer 30

Myasthenia gravis

Question 31

condition of muscle in which there is a lack of nourishment and the muscle shrinks

Answer 31

Muscle atrophy

Question 32

condition of muscle in which there is weakening, degeneration, or abnormal nourishment and growth of muscle

Answer 32

Muscle dystrophy

Question 33

paralysis of the lower extremities

Answer 33

Paraplegia

Question 34

breakdown of the muscle around a part, this an inability to use the part

Answer 34

Paralysis

Question 35

flat foot

Answer 35

Pes planus

Question 36

inflammation of many muscles

Answer 36

Polymyositis

Question 37

condition in which there is a breakdown of a striated muscle

Answer 37

Rhabdomyolysis

Question 38

injection into a muscle of a therapeutic dose of botulism toxin to paralyze the muscle that is contracting and causing spasm in a body part

Answer 38

Botox injection

Question 39

cutting into the fascia surrounding a muscle, usually done to relieve the pressure from swelling of a muscle in the enclosed fascia

Answer 39

Fasciotomy

Question 40

removal of a muscle or part of a muscle

Answer 40

Myectomy

Question 41

removal of a muscle tumor

Answer 41

Myomectomy

Question 42

removal of the nerves of a specific muscle group

Answer 42

Myoneurectomy

Question 43

plastic surgery on a muscle, usually done to repair the muscle tissue or to use the muscle part as a transplant to other parts of the body

Answer 43

Myoplasty

Question 44

repair of a muscle by suturing

Answer 44

Myorrhaphy

Question 45

incision into a muscle

Answer 45

Myotomy

Question 46

application of physical force to a body part, usually to improve the functioning of the upper extremities and improve the individual’s ability to carry out activities of daily living

Answer 46

Occupational therapy

Question 47

science of applying external devices to straighten a body part or to realign it to a more functional position

Answer 47

Orthotics

Question 48

application of physical force to a body part, usually to improve the functioning of the lower extremities for ambulating

Answer 48

Physical therapy

Question 49

treatment of muscle weakness by physical methods such as massage, heat, cold, or exercise

Answer 49

Physiotherapy

Question 50

application of a pulling force to stretch a contracted muscle, and indirectly to keep a fractured bone in alignment by controlling the direction and force of muscle contractions

Answer 50

Traction