Question

what is the medical term for a band of fibers that hold structures together in an abnormal fashion?
a. hernia
b. laxity
c. adhesion
d. tetany

Explanation:

• Option a: A hernia is the protrusion of an organ or tissue through a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue, not a band of fibers holding structures together abnormally.
• Option b: Laxity refers to looseness, typically of a joint or tissue, and does not describe a band of fibers holding structures together.
• Option c: Adhesion in medical terms is a band of scar tissue that connects two normally separate anatomical structures (like organs or tissues) in an abnormal way, which matches the description.
• Option d: Tetany is a condition characterized by muscle spasms due to low calcium levels, not related to holding structures together.

Answer:

c. adhesion