Prefix
Ab-
away from
-dynia
painful, difficult
My/o
muscle
myomalacia
abnormal softening of muscle tissue
A ____________ is a band of fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone?
Ad-
toward
-rrhexis
rupture
Flex/o
to bend
hypotonia
loss of muscle tone
Automaticity is a characteristic of involuntary muscles?
true
Dorsi-
back
-cele
hernia, swelling, protrusion
Fasci/o
fascia
sarcopenia
loss of muscle mass, strength, and function as a result of aging
A ______________________ is the stretching or tearing of a ligament, while a _______________ is the stretching or tearing of a muscle or tendon.
sprain, strain
Circum-
around
-paresis
weakness
Tax/o
coordination, order
tetany
a state of sustained muscular contraction
Dystaxia is an extreme form of ataxia?
false
A _______ is a graphic recording of a contraction of a muscle as a result of electrical stimulation.
emg
-esthesia
sensation
Articul/o
joint
The turning inward of the sole of the foot is known as ________________, and the turning outward of the sole of the foot is known as ______________________.
inversion, eversion
Immobilization or lack of use of muscles may result in _______________, a permanent tightening of skin, muscle, tendon, ligaments and fascia.
contracture