Muscle Disorders

Question 1

Adhesion

Answer 1

Band of fibrous tissue that hold structures together abnormally. Can form in muscles or in internal organs.

Question 2

Atrophy

Answer 2

Weakness of wearing away of body tissues and structures. Can be caused by disease of muscle over long period of time.

Question 3

Contracture

Answer 3

Permanent tightening of fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments, or skin when elastic connective tissues are replaced with nonelastic fibrous tissues. Most common causes are scarring or lack of use due to immobilization or inactivity.

Question 4

Intermittent Claudication

Answer 4

Pain in leg muscles that occurs during exercise and is relieved by rest.
Intermittent-Coming and going at intervals
Claudication-Limping
Associated with peripheral vascular disease.

Question 5

Spasm

Answer 5

Sudden, involuntary contraction of 1+ muscles. Aka: Charley horse

Question 6

Cramp

Answer 6

Painful localized muscle spasm often named for its cause

Question 7

Spasmodic Torticollis

Answer 7

Stiff neck due to spasmodic contraction of neck muscles that pull the head toward the affected side. Aka-Wryneck