Chapter 20 – Muscular System and Pathologies

Question 1

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

Answer 1

A nerve must stimulate the muscle

Question 2

Which muscle crosses two joints?
A. Gastrocnemius
B. Brachialis
C. Soleus
D. Piriformis

Answer 2

Gastrocnemius

Question 3

Which muscle spans only one joint?
A. Coracobrachialis
B. Biceps brachii
C. Flexor carpi radialis
D. Triceps brachii

Answer 3

Coracobrachialis

Question 4

Which type of headache is recurring and often provoked by a trigger factor?
A. Concussion
B. Tension
C. Migraine
D. Sinus

Answer 4

Migraine

Question 5

Massage helps to reduce pain in which type of headaches?
A. Migraine
B. Concussion
C. Tension
D. Hangover

Answer 5

Tension

Question 6

Which condition occurs when a muscle or its tendons become overstretched or torn?
A. Strain
B. Sprain
C. Arthritis
D. Herniation

Answer 6

Strain

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Fibromyalgia

Question 8

Which term means a broad flat tendon?
A. Epithelium
B. Aponeurosis
C. Meninges
D. Membrane

Answer 8

Aponeurosis

Question 9

Which body system produces heat, creates movement, and maintains posture?
A. Integumentary
B. Nervous
C. Circulatory
D. Muscular

Answer 9

Muscular

Question 10

What term describes a muscle whose length remains the same while generating force?
A. Eccentric
B. Isotonic
C. Concentric
D. Isometric

Answer 10

Isometric

Question 11

Which population group is more prone to osteoporosis?
A. Caucasian males
B. Adolescent males
C. Postmenopausal females
D. Asian females

Answer 11

Postmenopausal females

Question 12

Which condition is indicated for massage?
A. Fibromyalgia
B. Fever
C. Abnormal lumps
D. Acute inflammation

Answer 12

Fibromyalgia

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Reschedule the massage until after inflammation in the area is reduced, then conduct a thorough intake to formulate an appropriate treatment plan

Question 14

What is the most common cause of tendonitis?
A. Overuse
B. Vitamin deficiency
C. Trauma
D. Bacterial infection

Answer 14

Overuse

Question 15

Which condition has symptoms similar to sciatica?
A. Fibromyalgia
B. Torticollis
C. Piriformis syndrome
D. Thoracic outlet syndrome

Answer 15

Piriformis syndrome

Question 16

The more fixed attachment site of a muscle is called its:
A. insertion.
B. origin.
C. synergist.
D. agonist.

Answer 16

origin.

Question 17

Which symptom is common with temporomandibular disorders?
A. Numbness of the tongue
B. Clicking of the jaw
C. Nausea
D. Sinusitis

Answer 17

Clicking of the jaw

Question 18

Which type of joint is diarthrosis?
A. Fibrous
B. Cartilaginous
C. Synovial
D. Synarthrotic

Answer 18

Synovial

Question 19

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

Answer 19

fixator

Question 20

Which type of muscle opposes the prime mover?
A. Synergist
B. Antagonist
C. Agonist
D. Fixator

Answer 20

Antagonist

Question 21

Which is a symptom of fibromyalgia?
A. Anxiety
B. Inflammation
C. Heart palpitations
D. Widespread pain

Answer 21

Widespread pain

Question 22

Which structure attaches a muscle to bone?
A. Suture
B. Synapse
C. Tendon
D. Ligament

Answer 22

Tendon

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Continued partial contraction of skeletal muscles

Question 24

What is the muscle’s contractile unit called?
A. Sarcolemma
B. T-tubule
C. Acetylcholine
D. Sarcomere

Answer 24

Sarcomere

Question 25

Which muscle is an example of a convergent muscle fiber arrangement?
A. Rectus abdominis
B. Pectoralis major
C. Orbicularis oris
D. Rectus femoris

Answer 25

Pectoralis major

Question 26

Which muscle is an example of a bipennate muscle fiber arrangement?
A. Rectus abdominis
B. Pectoralis major
C. Orbicularis oris
D. Rectus femoris

Answer 26

Rectus femoris

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Deep pressure on calf muscles and client self-stretching

Question 28

Headaches may originate from which group of muscles?
A. Rotator cuff
B. Rhomboids
C. Suboccipitals
D. Iliopsoas

Answer 28

Suboccipitals

Question 29

Another term to describe a prime mover in muscle contraction is:
A. Isometric
B. Agonist
C. Fixator
D. Antagonist

Answer 29

Agonist

Question 30

When descending during a push up, the triceps are in:
A. Isometric contraction
B. Eccentric contraction
C. Concentric contraction
D. Tonic contraction

Answer 30

Eccentric contraction

Question 31

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

Answer 31

Isotonic