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burton19126 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

Inflammation of a cordlike band of connective tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone is known as ________.

A) bursitis
B) myositis
C) fasciitis
D) tendinitis

Question 2

The process whereby fluids and/or medications (IVs) escape into surrounding tissue is known as:

A) hemochromatosis.
B) lymphangitis.
C) extravasation.
D) vasculitis.

shaquita · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) A bursa does not attach a muscle to a bone.
B) Myositis is inflammation of the muscle.
C) Fasciitis is inflammation of the fascia around the muscle.
D) Correct Tendin/o- means tendon and -itis means inflammation of.

Answer to Question 2

C
Explanation:
A) Hemochromatosis is a genetic disease.
B) Lymphangitis is inflammation of the lymph vessels.
C) Correct.
D) Vasculitis is inflammation of a lymph or blood vessel.