muscular system t/f

Cardiac muscle is responsible for the voluntary movement of the body, such as walking or lifting weights.

false

Which condition is characterized by muscle weakness and fatigue?

Myasthenia Gravis

What is the name for the contractile tissue responsible for movement in the body?

Muscle

Which term refers to a condition in which a muscle or group of muscles remains in a state of permanent contraction?

Contracture

Abnormal motions due to difficulty controlling the voluntary muscles are known as:

dyskinesia

What condition involves the breakdown of muscle tissue, leading to the release of muscle fibers into the bloodstream?

Rhabdomyolysis

Which term describes a disease or disorder affecting the muscles?

Myopathy

Myoclonus is characterized by muscle:

jerking

Strain is an overstretching or overexertion of a muscle or tendon.

true

Body builders like to increase the size of their muscle mass. This is known as:

hypertrophy

What is the term for a group of genetic diseases that cause progressive weakness and muscle degeneration?

Muscular Dystrophy

Inflammation of a cordlike band of connective tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone is known as:

tendonitis

What is the difference between electromyography (EMG) and electromyogram (EMG)?

Electromyography (EMG) is the process of measuring electrical activity in muscles, while electromyogram (EMG) is the graphical representation of that electrical activity.

What type of physician specializes in providing rehabilitation services for patients with physical disabilities?

Physiatrist

A rhabdomyoma is a benign tumor of the muscle and a rhabdomyosarcoma is a malignant tumor of the tendon.

false

Painful contracture of the muscles on one side of the neck is known as:

torticollis

Neuromuscular blocker drugs can inhibit breathing, and mechanical ventilation is required to provide temporary respiratory support.

true

Abnormally slow muscle movements or a decrease in the number of spontaneous muscle movements is called:

bradykinesia

What is the term for the suture of a muscle?

Myorrhaphy

Which muscle type is responsible for producing the opposite action of an agonist?

Antagonist muscles

What is the term for the loss of muscle mass and strength due to aging or inactivity?

Sarcopenia

Skeletal muscle is characterized by its striated appearance and is found in organs like the heart and digestive system.

false

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses X-rays to create images of the body.

false

What is the difference between fasciectomy and fasciotomy?

Fasciectomy is the surgical removal of a portion of the fascia, while fasciotomy is the surgical incision of the fascia to relieve pressure.

Which word means pain in several muscle groups?

polymyalgia

When a muscle tears away from a tendon or a tendon tears away from a bone it is known as:

avulsion.

What is the term for an inflammation of the fascia?

Fasciitis

What is the primary goal of physical therapy?

Optimize quality of life by maintaining, restoring, and improving patient's ability to move, function, and live more active lifestyles.

What is the medical term for muscle pain?

Myalgia

Hyperkinesis is a condition of excessive movement.

true

Suturing of a cut tendon is a surgical procedure known as:

tenorrhaphy

A rhabdomyoma is a benign tumor that arises from striated or skeletal muscle.

true

What is the term for the suture of a muscle?

Myorrhaphy

What is the term for the band of fibrous connective tissue that bind bone to bone and stabilizes joints?

Ligament

Which of the following terms refers to a tough, fibrous band of connective tissue that connects muscle to bone?

tendon

Torticollis is a condition that occurs in the muscles of the:

neck

Condition that is characterized by body wide pain in the fibrous tissues of the muscles and extreme tiredness.

fibromyalgia

Incoordination of the muscles during movement is known as:

ataxia

What is the term for the surgical procedure involving the repair of both muscle and tendon?

Tenomyoplasty

What type of drug is used to relieve muscle spasm and stiffness?

muscle relaxant drugs

Which term describes a disease or disorder affecting the muscles?

Myopathy