Chapter 11: Muscular System

Question 1

Charley Horse

Answer 1

Common name for a muscle spasm, especially in the leg.

Question 2

Compartment Syndrome

Answer 2

A condition in which increased pressure within the muscle compartment of a limb produces ischemia or “blood starvation”.

Question 3

Fibromyositis

Answer 3

Chronic illness characterized by widespread musculockeletal aches, pains, and stiffness, and soft tissue tenderness.

Question 4

Groin Pull

Answer 4

An injury that is due to a strain of the muscles of the inner thigh.

Question 5

Impingement Syndrome

Answer 5

Pain on elevation of the shoulder due to an injured or inflamed tendon or bursa coming into contact with the overlying acromial process.

Question 6

Physical Therapist

Answer 6

Healthcare professional who uses specially designed exercises and equipment to help patients regain or improve their physical abilities.

Question 7

Plantar Fasciitis

Answer 7

Inflammation of the plantar fascia causing foot or heel pain.

Question 8

Shin Splints

Answer 8

Pain along the shinbone (tibia) caused by an overload on the tibia and connective tissues that connect muscle to the bone.

Question 9

Tenosynovitis

Answer 9

Inflammation of a tendon and the sheath that covers it.

Question 10

Torticollis

Answer 10

A shortening or contraction of the muscles of the neck resulting in the head being tipped to one side with the chin turned to the other side.