Muscle & Connective Tissue

Question 1

Bursitis

Answer 1

Inflammation of a bursa caused by irritation, injury, or infection

Question 2

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Answer 2

Occurs when the nerve which runs into the palm of the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist

Question 3

Fibromyalgia

Answer 3

A disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues

Question 4

Muscular dystrophy

Answer 4

Progressive, hereditary, muscular degeneration leading to loss of muscle tissue, subsequent muscle weakness, and delayed development of motor skills

Question 5

Myasthenia gravis 

Answer 5

Auto immune neuromuscular disorder caused by defect in transmission of nerve impulses to muscles leading to facial paralysis, drooping of eyelids, difficulty in chewing, fatigue, difficulty in lifting objects, hoarseness, diplopia, difficulty in breathing. 

Question 6

Marfan Syndrome

Answer 6

An inherited disorder that affects connective tissue - fibers that support and anchor your organs and other structures in your body.
Most commonly affect the heart eyes, blood vessels and skeleton.