Question

choose the correct answer.
which term means \the rupture or tearing of a muscle\?
myorrhexis myoclonus
myofascial tenorrhexis

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each term:

• Myorrhexis: The prefix "myo-" relates to muscle, and "-rrhexis" means rupture/tearing. So this term means muscle rupture/tearing.
• Myoclonus: Refers to muscle twitching, not tearing.
• Myofascial: Relates to muscle and fascia, not tearing.
• Tenorrhexis: "Teno-" relates to tendon, so it means tendon rupture, not muscle.

Answer:

A. myorrhexis