Muscular System Disorders

Question 1

Fibromyalgia

Answer 1

Chronic wide-spread muscle pain,

Question 2

Muscular Dystrophy

Answer 2

Inherited disease of progressive muscle atrophy.(Results in total disability)

Question 3

Myasthenia Gravis

Answer 3

Abnormal fatigue of the muscle in particular of the eyes and face.

Question 4

Tetanus (Lockjaw)

Answer 4

Muscle Spasm, Rigid paralysis, stiffness and pain.

Question 5

Strains

Answer 5

Muscle Tears

Question 6

Tendonitis

Answer 6

Inflammation of a tendon (P)RICE

Question 7

Talipes

Answer 7

Flattened arches

Question 8

Shin Splints

Answer 8

Pain in the tibia region

Question 9

Spasms

Answer 9

Sudden, severe involuntary muscle contractions

Question 10

Hernia

Answer 10

A visible protrusion or bulging under the skin

Question 11

Inguinal Hernia

Answer 11

Intestines bulging through the inguinal muscle wall region

Question 12

Hiatal Hernia

Answer 12

Bulging of the Stomach through the diaphragm

Question 13

Umbilical hernia

Answer 13

Bulging of intestines through the belly button area

Question 14

Torticollis

Answer 14

Twisted neck muscle; Abnormal contraction of the muscle in one side of the neck

Question 15

Anaerobic

Answer 15

Without oxygen

Question 16

Acetylcholine (Ach)

Answer 16

Chemical neurotransmitter between neuron and muscle

Question 17

Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)

Answer 17

Energy molecule needed for muscle contraction/relaxaation

Question 18

Point of Insertion

Answer 18

End of muscle attached to moveable part

Question 19

Point of origin

Answer 19

End of muscle attached to a fixed part

Question 20

Oxygen Debt

Answer 20

Temporary lack of oxygen in muscle

Question 21

Sarcolemma

Answer 21

Muscle cell membrane

Question 22

Sarcomere

Answer 22

Functional unit of muscle contraction

Question 23

Synergistic muscles

Answer 23

Assist with movement