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Blood test to measure the levels of enzymes that are released into the blood when myocardial cells die

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Cardiac enzymes

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Diagnostic procedure in which the patient’s heart rate and rhythm are continuously monitored as an outpatient for 24 hrs

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Holter Monitor

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An elevated level of fats in the blood is known as

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hyperlipidemia

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The abbrevation for which suregery is pronounced as “cabbage”

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coronary artery bypass graft

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cardiomegaly is the medical word for

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heart enlargement

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the valve located between the right atrium and right ventricle is the

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tricuspid valve

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Blood pressure is measured with this instrument and a stethoscope

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sphygmomanometer

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Mild to severe chest pain casued by ischemia of the myocardium is called

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angina pectoris

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T or F? a structure that opens and closes to control the flow of blood is called a valve

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TRUE

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T of F? A PTCA is a surgical procedure in which an automated device is implanted to control the heart rate and rhythm

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FALSE

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T or F? The term “prosthetic” heart valve indicated that the heart valve has been replaced

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TRUE

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12
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The smallest brance of an artery is known as a/an

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arteriole

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Which Surgical procedure is done to provide the myocardium with a new sources of blood supply when a coronary aretery is occluded?

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coronary artery bypass graft

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14
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Which word means elevated blood pressure

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hypertension

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T or F? The surgical procedure to remove an aneyrysm is called CABG

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FALSE

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The abbreviation SA stands for

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Sinoatrial node

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17
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The combining form sphygm/o- means

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pulse

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T or F? a holter monitor is used to check the patient’s heart rate at home for 24 hours

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TRUE

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The abbreviation for arteriosclerosis of the coronary arteries is

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CAD

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This patient is noted as having a history of MVP. What does the abbreviation represent in medical terms

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Mitral valve prolapse

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Josie Robinson also is noted as having a history of PVS. What does this abbreviation represent?

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Premature ventricular contraction

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According to the report; the patient experienced an episode of elevated blood pressure; this is also called

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hypertension

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According to the report; no arrhythmia was noted. Arrhythmia means

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irregularity in the rate or rhythm of the heart

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Some cardiomegaly was noted. Cardiomegaly means

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enlargement of the heart

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This is an abnormal heart sound created by turbulence as blood leaks past a defective heart valve

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murmur

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When an artery wall becomes narrower and narrower due to plaque growing; it is known as

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atherosclerosis

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This abbreviation represents hypertension

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HTN

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the patient also had CAD as a discharge diagnosis; this is

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coronary artery disease

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29
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complete absense of a heart beat

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cardiac arrest

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30
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The spinal column is divided into five different regions. Correct names and order (from top to bottom) of those five regions?

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Cervical; thoracic; lumbar; sacrum; coccyx

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31
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How many lumbar vertebrae are there?

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5

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32
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What is the purpose of an “intervertebral disk”? A. It is a point of attachment for several muscles B. It fits into the atlas to form a joint that allows the head to move from side to side C. It allows the scapula to move freely in several directions as the shoulder moves D. It acts as a cushion to absorb impact during body movement

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D. It acts as a cushion to absorb impact during body movement

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Osteoarthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the joints; particulary the joints of the knees and hips because these joints are: A. ball and socket joints B. large weight bearing joints C. Easily overstretched D. Easily fractured

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B. Large weight bearing joints

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34
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The root word “oste/o” means:

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bone

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35
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The correct definition for osteoporosis is: A. Abnormal softening of the bones B. abnormal thinning of the bone structure C. Chronic inflammation of the bone structure D. Infection of the bones

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B. Abnormal thinning of the bone structure

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36
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With osteoporosis; spontaneous fractures of the hip or femur can occur. This type of fracture is known as a: A. Pathological B. Comminuted C. Compression D. Closed

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A. Pathological

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37
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With osteoporosis; the bone becomes porous and this can result in a ____ fracture as the vertebra collapses on itself A. Closed B. Comminuted C. Compresion D. Pathological

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C. Compression

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Which of the following statements is NOT true: A. The abbreviateion for osteoarthritis is OA. B. The root lumb/o means lower back. C. The lumbar vertebrae are locataed in the neck. D. The root thorac/o means thorax or chrest

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C. The lumbar vertebrea are located in the neck

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39
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What is the medical word for collar bone?

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Clavicle

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40
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T or F? Scintigraphy is a surgical procedure that uses an athroscope inserted into the joint to visualize the inside of a joint and its structures?

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FALSE

41
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An X-ray; CT or MRI image in which contrast dye is injected into the joint is known as a/an:

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Arthrogram

42
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The shart of a long bone is called the:

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diaphysis

43
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Which is the medical word for the lower arm bone that lies on the tumb side of the forearm?

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Radius

44
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Which is a fracture in which the bone is crushed into several pieces?

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Comminuted

45
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A pathological fracture is caused by: A. A disease process B. a traumatic injury C. an error during a medical procedure D. an accident

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A. A disease process

46
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The abbreviation used for a broken bone is:

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Fx

47
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Which is the medical word for the tailbone?

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Coccyx

48
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T or F? Arthrocentesis is done by removing fluid from bone with a needle or trocar

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FALSE

49
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What fracture below normally occurs in the vertebrae? A. Greenstick B. Hairline C. Colles’ D. Compression

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D. Compression

50
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T or F? The scapula or shoulder blade is a triangular-shaped bone on either side of the vertebral column in the upper back

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TRUE

51
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T of F? The two bones of the lower leg ar the tibia and femur.

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FALSE

52
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This type of arthritis affects the connective tissues; particulary the joints.

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Rheumatoid

53
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Which section of the vertebrae is located in the lower back A. Cervical B. Ventral C. Thoracic D. Lumbar

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D. Lumbar

54
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The non-medical term for kyphosis is:

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humpback

55
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T or F? The thoracic vertebrae are located in the neck.

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FALSE

56
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The humerus is the: A. larger of the two bones in the lower leg. B. smaller of the two bones in the lower leg C. bone in the upper arm D. bone in the upper leg

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C. Bone in the upper arm

57
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Which surgical procedure might be performed to correct a deformity associated with hallux valgus?

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Bunionectomy

58
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The abbreviation RLE stands for:

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Right lower extremity

59
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The shouldermuscle that raises the shoulder; pulls the shoulder blades together; and elevates the clavicle is know as the

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trapezius

60
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The abbreviation EMG stands for

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Electromyography

61
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A diagnositc procedure to diagnose muscle disease or nerve damage where a needle electrode is inserted into a muscle and electrical activity is recorded as the muscle contracts and relaxes

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EMG

62
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The abbreviation PT stands for

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physical therapy

63
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The abbreviation for activities of daily living

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ADLs

64
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The definition of abduction is

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moving a body part away from the midline

65
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When speaking of orthopedics; the abbreviation ROM means range of motion. However; in other medical documentaion; ROM may be an abbreviation that stands for

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rupture of membranes

66
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The definition of flexion is

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beding of a joint to decrease the angle between to bones or two body parts

67
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The definition of extension is

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straightening and extending a joint to increase the angle between two bones or two body parts

68
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Rotation is defined as

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moving a body part around its axis

69
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The correct spelling for the most common and most severe form of muscular dystrophy

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Duchenne’s

70
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T or F? A rhabdomyoma is a benign tumor that arises from striated or skeletal muscle

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TRUE

71
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Moving a body part around its axis is known as

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Rotation

72
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T or F? Turning the palm of the hand upward is called extension

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FALSE

73
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T of F? The origin is the beginning of a muscle were it is attached to a stationary or nearly stationary bone of the skeleton

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TRUE

74
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The loss of muscle bulk in one or more muscles is known as

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atrophy

75
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The thin connective tissue sheet around each muscle or groups of muscles is known as

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fascia

76
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Trigger points; areas on a patient’s body that are tender to touch and feel firm; are indicative of which condition

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Fibromyalgia

77
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The large muscle of the buttocks that one sits on is the

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Gluteus maximus

78
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The gastrocnemius muscle bends…

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the foot downward

79
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Which is a cordlike; nonelastic; white fibrous band of connective tissue

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tendon

80
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The masseter muscle is used for

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chewing

81
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T or F? The word “hamstring” is a collective name for the 2 muscles on the posterior aspect of the thigh

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FALSE

82
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Shortening of the length of all the muscle fibers and of the muscle itself is known as

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contraction

83
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A rotator cuff tear occurs at the

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shoulder

84
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A disorder of the hand that creates a flexion deformity of the fingers is called

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Dupuytren’s contracture

85
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The definition for adduction is

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moving a body oart toward the midline of the body

86
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T of F? Skeletal muscles are voluntary muscles

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TRUE

87
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Which of the muscles below is in the shoulder and is responsible for raising and lowering the arm and also abducts the arm? A. triceps brachii B. Trapezius C. Biceps brachii D. Deltoid

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D. Deltoid

88
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Which term below is a semisolid or fluid containing cyst that develops on a tendon; often on the wrist; hand or foot

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Ganglion

89
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The surgical procedure for removal of a ganglion from a tendon is know as a/an

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ganglionectomy

90
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T or F? The origin is the beginning of a muscle where it is attacted to a stationary or nearly stationary bone of the skeleton

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TRUE

91
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The patient was in a comma for a long time in a nursig home. He eventually developed ______ or abnorma; fixed position in which his muscles were permanetly fixeed

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contractures

92
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COTA is the abbreviation for

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Certified occupational therapy assistant

93
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Moving a body part away from the midline is known as

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abduction

94
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Which muscle s the muscle of the shoulder that raises the shoulder; pulls the shoulder blades together; and elvevates the clavicle? It also turns the head from side to side

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trapezius

95
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A genetic disorder that causes progressive weakness as the muscle tissue turns to fat is known as

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Muscular dystrophy

96
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T or F? The beginning of a skeletal muscle where it is attached is known as the origin and the ending point of attachment is know as the inversion.

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FALSE

97
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The abbreviation ADLs stands for

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Activities of daily living

98
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The neck musle that goes from ear to tge collarbone and sternum is the

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Sternocleidomastoid

99
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Which is an uncomfortable twitching of the muscle of the legs; particulary the calf muscles; along with indescribable tingling; aching; or crawling insect sensation

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restless leg syndrome

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