Aging & Disorders

Question 1

When are the effects of age on muscles generally seen

Answer 1

40 yrs

Question 2

What are the effects of age on muscles

Answer 2

• loss of muscle cells
• loss of power in extensors
• tendency to flex hips & knees
• decrease in height

Question 3

Define muscle cramp

Answer 3

strong, painful contraction

Question 4

define spasms

Answer 4

involuntary, sudden, & prolonged contraction

Question 5

define atrophy

Answer 5

decrease in size when not in use

Question 6

define strain

Answer 6

overuse/overstretching leading to tears

Question 7

define rhabdomyolysis

Answer 7

over worked muscles die, putting contents in blood stream overwhelming kidney; life threatening

Question 8

define muscular dystrophy

Answer 8

group of genetic disease w/deteriorating muscles but inact nerve function

Question 9

Define myasthenia gravis

Answer 9

nerve impulses not transmitted normally

Question 10

Define myalgia

Answer 10

muscle pain

Question 11

define fibrositis

Answer 11

inflammation of connective tissues

Question 12

definie myositis

Answer 12

inflammation of muscle

Question 13

Define fibrolyalgia (FMS)

Answer 13

group of disorders of tendons/ligaments/fibrous tissues

S/S:
- widespread muscle ache, sleep disorders, tenderness, stiffness, fatigue

Question 14

Define tendinitis

Answer 14

inflammation of tendon & attachments

Question 15

Define plantar fasciitis

Answer 15

tendinitis of plantar fascia

Question 16

define shin splints

Answer 16

pain & soreness along tibia caused by stress injury

Question 17

define hernia

Answer 17

abnormal protrusion of body part into another area

Question 18

define torticollis/wryneck

Answer 18

head abnormally fixed in 1 position caused by injury/spasm