Question

match the following terms and identifying phrases.
myositis sarcopenia tetany adhesion myoparesis hypotonia atrophy hypertrophy flaccidity

1. loss of muscle tone -
2. the formation of a fibrous band of tissue that holds two parts or surfaces together -
3. a state of sustained muscular contraction -
4. inflammation of a muscle -
5. the wasting away or shrinkage of muscle size -
6. loss of muscle mass, strength, and function as a result of aging -
7. excessive growth or abnormal enlargement of a muscle -
8. weakness or mild muscular paralysis -

Explanation:

1. Hypotonia is defined as a loss of muscle tone.
2. Adhesion is the formation of a fibrous band of tissue that holds two parts or surfaces together.
3. Tetany is a state of sustained muscular contraction.
4. Myositis is the inflammation of a muscle.
5. Atrophy is the wasting away or shrinkage of muscle size.
6. Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass, strength, and function as a result of aging.
7. Hypertrophy is excessive growth or abnormal enlargement of a muscle.
8. Myoparesis is weakness or mild muscular paralysis.

Answer:

1. hypotonia
2. adhesion
3. tetany
4. myositis
5. atrophy
6. sarcopenia
7. hypertrophy
8. myoparesis