quickly soldier study medterm (unit 2 test)

endomysium

the inner layer of a muscle, known as the ____, is a fine sheath of areolar connective tissue around each muscle fiber

perimysium

the ___ is a sheath of connective tissue that surrounds bundles of muscle fibers called fascicles

epimysium

the __is a dense, fibrous connective tissue that surrounds the entire muscle

antagonist

the ___ is the muscle that works against the movement

inversion

the turning inward of the sole of the foot is known as ___

hyperextension

the term __ describes the act of bending a joint or limb beyond normal extension or range of motion

supination

rotational motion of the forearm in which the palm moves to face upward is known as ___

abdominal

the ___ muscles are located in the area from the ribs to the pubic bone

sartorious

the___ muscle if located on the anterior thigh

gastrocnemius

the __ is the prominent muscle in the posterior calf

atrophy

if a muscle is wasting away or shrinking, it is experiencing___

tinea

a skin infection caused by a fungus

leiomyoma

an ___ is a benign tumor of smooth muscle, such as that found in the heart, bladder, or uterus

scabies

__ is a contagious, parasitic infection of the skin with intense itching

tendinitis

inflammation of a tendon is known as ___

pustule

an__ is a small, infected skin elevation that contains pus

contracture

the permanent tightening of skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia is known as __

second-degree burn

An __ burn is characterized by epidermal and dermal lesions, erythema, blisters, and hyperesthesia

myositis

the inflammation of a muscle is known as __

macule

a small, flat, discolored lesion on the skin is known as an ____

hemiplegia

is total paralysis on one side of the body

kaposis

__ sarcoma is a malignant cancer that is often seen in AIDS patients

sarcopenia

the loss of muscle mass, strength, and function as a result of aging is called __

eczema

__is an acute or chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by erythema, itchiness, and edema

muscular dystrophy

the genetic disease characterized by progressive muscular weakness and skeletal muscle deterioration is called ___

biopsy

the removal of a small piece of living tissue for microscopic examination

radiography

diagnostic imaging technique that uses electromagnetic waves

intradermal skin test

allergy test in which different substances are injected into the skin

deep tendon reflex

evaluation of involuntary muscular responses with a reflex hammer

scratch test

allergy test in which the forearm is scratched with tiny needles

computed tomography

test method that provides more detailed imagery than standard x-rays

goniometry

the measurement of range of motion in a joint

electromyogram

a graphic recording of the contraction of a muscle as a result of electrical stimulation