Problem
Write the heading above in your lab composition book. Skip I line and answer the questions below in your lab composition book using complete sentences to obtain full credit for your answers.
A. What are reflexes?
B. What is a monosynaptic reflex are? Provide an example of a monosynaptic reflex arc.
C. What is a polysynaptic reflex are? Provide an example of a polysynaptic reflex are.
D. What is an electromyogram?
E. Give two examples of how an electromyogram is used in medicine.
F. Name four medical conditions that can cause an abnormal electromyogram.
G. What is tendinitis? Where does it commonly occur in the human body?
H. Name four examples of activities that can cause tendinitis.
I. A student athlete unfortunately suffered an injury to their left leg during a game. A brace was placed on the student athlete's leg before they were transported to the hospital. An x-ray of their leg indicated that an oblique fracture had occurred, and an appointment with the University's orthopedic doctor was scheduled for the student athlete. Based on the x-ray of the leg, the orthopedic doctor decided to place a caste on the leg. The caste was removed after 10 weeks and the orthopedic doctor prescribed exercise and physical therapy for the student athlete for the next 4 months. Explain the treatments that were provided by the orthopedic surgeon for the student athlete.