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The Muscular System - Quiz A

front 1

The most common first aid treatment of muscular injuries is known by the acronym __________ .

back 1

RICE

front 2

The specialized soft tissue manipulation technique used to ease the pain of conditions such as fibromyalgia is known as __________ release.

back 2

myofascial

front 3

The compression of nerves and blood vessels due to swelling within the enclosed space created by the fascia that separates groups of muscles is known as __________ syndrome.

back 3

compartment

front 4

The condition known as __________ is the degeneration of muscle tissue.

back 4

myolysis

front 5

Activities to promote strength, mobility, flexibility of muscles and joints are known as

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ROM

front 6

A/An __________ is a band of fibrous tissue that holds structures together abnormally.

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adhesion

front 7

The term __________ means lacking normal tone or strength.

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atonic

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Muscular __________ is a group of inherited muscle disorders that cause muscle weakness without affecting the nervous system.

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dystrophy

front 9

When inflamed and swollen tendons are caught in the narrow space between the bones within the shoulder joint, this condition is known as __________ syndrome.

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impingement

front 10

Intermittent __________ is pain in the leg muscles that occurs during exercise and is relieved by rest.

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claudication

front 11

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

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torticollis

front 12

A/An __________ is a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of one or more muscles.

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spasm

front 13

Therapeutic __________ uses high-frequency sound waves to treat muscle injuries by generating heat deep within muscle tissue.

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ultrasound

front 14

A debilitating chronic condition characterized by fatigue

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diffuse and or specific muscle, joint, or bone pain; and a wide range of other symptoms is known as __________ syndrome.; fibromyalgia

front 15

A/An __________ cyst is a harmless fluid-filled swelling that occurs most commonly on the outer surface of the wrist.

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ganglion

front 16

Inflammation of the tissues surrounding the elbow is known as __________ .

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epicondylitis

front 17

The weakness or slight paralysis of a muscle is known as __________ .

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myoparesis

front 18

Symptoms of __________ syndrome occur when the tendons that pass through the carpal tunnel are chronically overused and become inflamed and swollen.

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carpal tunnel

front 19

A/An __________ blocker is a drug that causes temporary paralysis by blocking the transmission of nerve stimuli to the muscles.

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neuromuscular

front 20

Plantar __________ is an inflammation of the plantar fascia on the sole of the foot.

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fasciitis