Muscular Conditions/Procedures

Question 1

a disorder caused by compression of a nerve in the carpal tunnel

Answer 1

carpal tunnel syndrome

Question 2

idiopathic disorder marked by fatigue lasting more than 2 months, which is not improved by bedrest

Answer 2

chronic fatigue syndrome

Question 3

a specialist who works under the supervision of a physician to develop, implement, and coordinate exercise programs, and administer medical tests to promote physical fitness

Answer 3

exercise physiologist

Question 4

a debilitating chronic condition characterized by fatigue, diffuse and or specific muscle, joint, or bone pain, and a wide range of other symptoms

Answer 4

fibromyalgia syndrome

Question 5

a harmless fluid-filled swelling that occurs most commonly on the outer surface of the wrist

Answer 5

ganglion cyst

Question 6

a calcium deposit in the plantar fascia nears its attachment to the calcaneus bone that can be one of the causes of plantar fasciitis

Answer 6

heel spur

Question 7

occurs when inflamed and swollen tendons are caught in the narrow space between the bones within the shoulder joint

Answer 7

impingement syndrome

Question 8

pain and discomfort in calf muscles while walking; a condition seen in occlusive artery disease.

Answer 8

intermittent claudication

Question 9

any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles

Answer 9

muscular dystrophy

Question 10

autoimmune disorder characterized by muscle weakness due to inhibited acetylcholine

Answer 10

myasthenia gravis

Question 11

a specialized soft tissue manipulation technique used to ease the pain of conditions

Answer 11

myofascial release

Question 12

jerking of the limbs that can occur normally as a person is falling asleep

Answer 12

nocturnal myoclonus

Question 13

physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation

Answer 13

physiatrist

Question 14

inflammation of the plantar fascia at the proximal insertion on the medial tubercle of the calcaneus

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plantar fasciitis

Question 15

loss of muscle mass and strength associated with aging

Answer 15

sarcopenia

Question 16

pain in the anterior compartment of the tibia

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shin splint

Question 17

a stiff neck due to spasmodic contraction of the neck muscles that pull the head toward the affected side

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spasmodic torticollis

Question 18

physician specializing in treatment of diseases characterized by infalmmation in the joints and connective tissues

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rheumatologist

Question 19

state of balanced muscle tension

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muscle tone

Question 20

sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of one of more muscles

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spasm

Question 21

localized muscle spasm

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cramp

Question 22

variety of conditions that result from repeated motions performed in the course of normal work

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repetitive stress disorders

Question 23

RSD that involves the compression of nerves and blood vessels due to swelling within the enclosed space created by the fascia

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compartment syndrome

Question 24

RSD that are minor use injuries that have not been given time to heal

Answer 24

overuse injuries

Question 25

inflammation of tendons caused by excessive or unusual use of a joint

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overuse tendinitis

Question 26

chronic pain disorder that affects muscles and fascia throughout the body

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myofascial pain syndrome

Question 27

inflammation of the tendons of the rotator cuff

Answer 27

rotator cuff tendinitis

Question 28

develops when rotator cuff tendinitis is left untreated

Answer 28

ruptured rotator cuff

Question 29

pain the originates in one area, but is felt in another

Answer 29

referred pain

Question 30

surgical enlargement of the carpal tunnel or cutting of the carpal ligament to relieve nerve pressure

Answer 30

carpal tunnel release

Question 31

spinal cord injury in which the victim has some level of function below the injury

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incomplete injury

Question 32

spinal cord injury in which the victim has no function below the injury

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complete injury

Question 33

tested with a reflex hammer

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deep tendon reflexes

Question 34

diagnostic procedure to evaluate joint mobility and muscle strength

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range of motion testing

Question 35

medication administered to suppress smooth muscle contractions

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antispasmodic

Question 36

medication administered to relax certain muscles and to relieve discomfort

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skeletal muscle relaxant

Question 37

drug that causes temoporary paralysis by blocking trasmissions of nerve stimuli

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neuromuscular blocker

Question 38

activities to promote recovery and rehabilitation

Answer 38

occupational therapy

Question 39

treatment to prevent diability or restore function through exercise and other methods

Answer 39

physical therapy

Question 40

utilizes high-frequency sound waves to treat muscle injuries by generating heat deep within muscle tissue

Answer 40

therapeutic ultrasound