muscle basics
This type of muscle is attached to bones and helps the body move.
skeletal muscle
When a muscle tightens and shortens, it is called this.
contraction
Myasthenia gravis mainly causes this problem in the body.
muscle weakness
This helps strengthen muscles and improve endurance.
exercise
Humans have more than this many muscles in their body.
600
The tissue that connects muscle to bone is called this.
tendon
The biceps are located on this body part.
the arm
Myasthenia gravis is this type of disease where the immune system attacks the body.
autoimmune disease
This nutrient helps muscles grow and repair themselves.
protein
This is the largest muscle in the human body.
glutes
Muscles can only do this action, which is why they work in pairs.
pull or contract
This body system works with muscles to allow movement.
skeletal system
A common symptom of myasthenia gravis is drooping of these.
eyelids
Stretching before activity helps prevent these painful injuries.
muscle strains or injury’s
This facial muscle helps you smile.
zygomaticus muscle
This muscle controls the beating of the hear
cardiac muscle
Muscles help the body maintain this and prevent falling.
balance
People with myasthenia gravis may have trouble doing this because throat muscles weaken.
swallowing or speaking
Not drinking enough water can lead to these painful muscle tightenings.
muscle cramps
The strongest muscle based on force is found in this part of the body.
the jaw
The diaphragm helps with this important body function.
breathing
This mineral is important for proper muscle contractions.
calcium
In myasthenia gravis, signals between nerves and muscles become this.
blocked or weakened
Muscles need this after exercise to repair and recover.
rest or sleep
This happens to muscles after a workout when tiny tears repair and grow stronger.
muscle growth or muscle hypertrophy