Chapter 20 – Muscular System and Pathologies Flashcards
For a skeletal muscle to contract, what must happen first?
A. The bone must move
B. The muscle must stimulate a nerve
C. A nerve must stimulate the muscle
D. An agonist must relax
A nerve must stimulate the muscle
Which muscle crosses two joints?
A. Gastrocnemius
B. Brachialis
C. Soleus
D. Piriformis
Gastrocnemius
Which muscle spans only one joint?
A. Coracobrachialis
B. Biceps brachii
C. Flexor carpi radialis
D. Triceps brachii
Coracobrachialis
Which type of headache is recurring and often provoked by a trigger factor?
A. Concussion
B. Tension
C. Migraine
D. Sinus
Migraine
Massage helps to reduce pain in which type of headaches?
A. Migraine
B. Concussion
C. Tension
D. Hangover
Tension
Which condition occurs when a muscle or its tendons become overstretched or torn?
A. Strain
B. Sprain
C. Arthritis
D. Herniation
Strain
Which condition is characterized by tender points, widespread pain, joint stiffness, fatigue, non-refreshing sleep, and mood problems?
A. Multiple sclerosis
B. Chronic fatigue syndrome
C. Fibromyalgia
D. Systemic lupus erythematosus
Fibromyalgia
Which term means a broad flat tendon?
A. Epithelium
B. Aponeurosis
C. Meninges
D. Membrane
Aponeurosis
Which body system produces heat, creates movement, and maintains posture?
A. Integumentary
B. Nervous
C. Circulatory
D. Muscular
Muscular
What term describes a muscle whose length remains the same while generating force?
A. Eccentric
B. Isotonic
C. Concentric
D. Isometric
Isometric
Which population group is more prone to osteoporosis?
A. Caucasian males
B. Adolescent males
C. Postmenopausal females
D. Asian females
Postmenopausal females
Which condition is indicated for massage?
A. Fibromyalgia
B. Fever
C. Abnormal lumps
D. Acute inflammation
Fibromyalgia
A client has a scheduled a massage to reduce pain in the lower back the day after a low-impact vehicular accident. Which approach is part of a safe treatment for the client?
A. Reschedule the massage until after inflammation in the area is reduced, then conduct a thorough intake to formulate an appropriate treatment plan
B. Proceed with the massage, using deep pressure on the area to promote pain relief
C. Proceed with the massage, using deep pressure on the area followed by 20 minutes of ice application
D. Refuse to massage until after given clearance by the healthcare provider
Reschedule the massage until after inflammation in the area is reduced, then conduct a thorough intake to formulate an appropriate treatment plan
What is the most common cause of tendonitis?
A. Overuse
B. Vitamin deficiency
C. Trauma
D. Bacterial infection
Overuse
Which condition has symptoms similar to sciatica?
A. Fibromyalgia
B. Torticollis
C. Piriformis syndrome
D. Thoracic outlet syndrome
Piriformis syndrome
The more fixed attachment site of a muscle is called its:
A. insertion.
B. origin.
C. synergist.
D. agonist.
origin.
Which symptom is common with temporomandibular disorders?
A. Numbness of the tongue
B. Clicking of the jaw
C. Nausea
D. Sinusitis
Clicking of the jaw
Which type of joint is diarthrosis?
A. Fibrous
B. Cartilaginous
C. Synovial
D. Synarthrotic
Synovial
A muscle stabilizing a joint so the prime mover can exert its action is called a(n):
A. antagonist
B. agonist
C. synergist
D. fixator
fixator
Which type of muscle opposes the prime mover?
A. Synergist
B. Antagonist
C. Agonist
D. Fixator
Antagonist
Which is a symptom of fibromyalgia?
A. Anxiety
B. Inflammation
C. Heart palpitations
D. Widespread pain
Widespread pain
Which structure attaches a muscle to bone?
A. Suture
B. Synapse
C. Tendon
D. Ligament
Tendon
Which statement describes tonus?
A. Continued partial contraction of skeletal muscles
B. Most proximal muscle attachment
C. Manner in which a person moves on foot
D. Distribution of body with over a base of support
Continued partial contraction of skeletal muscles
What is the muscle’s contractile unit called?
A. Sarcolemma
B. T-tubule
C. Acetylcholine
D. Sarcomere
Sarcomere
Which muscle is an example of a convergent muscle fiber arrangement?
A. Rectus abdominis
B. Pectoralis major
C. Orbicularis oris
D. Rectus femoris
Pectoralis major
Which muscle is an example of a bipennate muscle fiber arrangement?
A. Rectus abdominis
B. Pectoralis major
C. Orbicularis oris
D. Rectus femoris
Rectus femoris
Which treatment approach is effective for plantar fasciitis?
A. Deep pressure on calf muscles and client self-stretching
B. Light pressure around the ankle
C. Percussion on calf muscles and client self-stretching
D. Jostling and vibration around the ankle
Deep pressure on calf muscles and client self-stretching
Headaches may originate from which group of muscles?
A. Rotator cuff
B. Rhomboids
C. Suboccipitals
D. Iliopsoas
Suboccipitals
Another term to describe a prime mover in muscle contraction is:
A. Isometric
B. Agonist
C. Fixator
D. Antagonist
Agonist
When descending during a push up, the triceps are in:
A. Isometric contraction
B. Eccentric contraction
C. Concentric contraction
D. Tonic contraction
Eccentric contraction
Which term is used to describe contraction in which muscle tension remains almost constant as muscle length changes?
A. Tonic
B. Isotonic
C. Isometric
D. Rhythmic
Isotonic
