Question 1

The suffix -ics in the medical word orthopedics means :

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge or practice. 
B)  the study of. 
C)  inflammation of. 
D)  action or condition. 
A)  knowledge or practice. 
B)  the study of. 
C)  inflammation of. 
D)  action or condition.

Question 2

The combining form contus/o- means ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The combining form contus/o- means ____________....

Question 3

The medical language definition of the medical word analgesic is pertaining to without the sensation of ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The medical language definition of the medical...

Question 4

The prefix ad- means ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The prefix ad- means ____________....

Question 5

The pectoralis major muscle is located in the:

Accepted Answer

A)  buttocks. 
B)  chest. 
C)  forearm. 
D)  thigh. 
A)  buttocks. 
B)  chest. 
C)  forearm. 
D)  thigh.

Question 6

The masseter muscle is found in the area of the face.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The combining form tax/o- means :

Accepted Answer

A)  coordination. 
B)  lack of strength. 
C)  tendon. 
D)  rod shaped. 
A)  coordination. 
B)  lack of strength. 
C)  tendon. 
D)  rod shaped.

Question 8

The Tensilon test is used to diagnose Dupuytren's contracture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which condition is a flexed muscle that is immovable because of inactivity or paralysis coupled with continuing nerve impulses?

Accepted Answer

A)  fibromyalgia 
B)  contracture 
C)  atrophy 
D)  avulsion 
A)  fibromyalgia 
B)  contracture 
C)  atrophy 
D)  avulsion

Question 10

Bending a joint to decrease the angle between two bones or two body parts is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  extension. 
B)  abduction. 
C)  flexion. 
D)  adduction. 
A)  extension. 
B)  abduction. 
C)  flexion. 
D)  adduction.

Exam 28: Muscle and Movement: A Comprehensive Guide to Anatomy and Conditions

The suffix -ics in the medical word orthopedics means :

The combining form contus/o- means ____________.

The medical language definition of the medical word analgesic is pertaining to without the sensation of ____________.

The prefix ad- means ____________.

The pectoralis major muscle is located in the:

The masseter muscle is found in the area of the face.

The combining form tax/o- means :

The Tensilon test is used to diagnose Dupuytren's contracture.

Which condition is a flexed muscle that is immovable because of inactivity or paralysis coupled with continuing nerve impulses?

Bending a joint to decrease the angle between two bones or two body parts is known as:

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