Question

which term means rupture or tearing of a muscle? myorrhaphy myalgia myorrhexis myotomy

Explanation:

• myorrhaphy: Means surgical suturing of a muscle, not rupture/tearing.
• myalgia: Refers to muscle pain, not rupture.
• myorrhexis: The suffix "-rhexis" means rupture/tearing, and "myo-" relates to muscle, so it means muscle rupture/tearing.
• myotomy: Means surgical cutting of a muscle, not rupture.

Answer:

C. myorrhexis