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strong fibrous structure attached to rough surfaces on a bone
what is a tendon
smooth, donut shaped muscle that pinches shut intermittently to control the flow of food, liquid, or blood.
what is a sphincter
the back is covered by this large muscle
what is latissimus dorsi
most common bursae are located in
what is elbow, knee and shoulder
commonly results from the application of too much stress to skeletal muscles while exercising or participating in athletic activities
what is strain
when a muscle contract it becomes
what is shorter and thicker
Body has _________ muscles
what is 600
constant state of contraction that allows the body to maintain its erect position is
what is muscle tone
the ________ muscles support much of the body's weight and enable us to stand erect
what is gluteus maximus
as people age, the amount of
what is both connective tissue and elastic fibers increase
Tendonitis is most often caused by
what is sports related activity
this disorder is an Xlinked chromosome disorder affecting only males
what is Duchenne's dysstrophy
End of a muscle furthest from the center of the body
what is insertion
Muscle that allows humans to whistle, kiss, smile, grin, grimace with pain, or pout
what is orbicularis oculi
muscle groups are separated by membranes called
what is sheaths
structure that connects the mouth with the stomach
what is the esophagus
another form of muscle attachments is by ______ a sheet like tough membrane that forms sheath to cover and protect the muscle tissue
what is fascia
the ______ functions as a watery cushion to minimize pressure and friction over bony prominences and under tendons.
what is bursa
with prolonged lack of use muscles will ________ which is a progressive wasting away of the muscle tissue
what is atrophy
Functions of muscle are
what is providing heat, providing the body with the ability to move,
holding the body upright
chronic musculoskeletal condition characterized by widespread pain
what is fibromyalgia
when muscles function, they change stored glycogen to _______ as their source of energy
what is glucose
Dx of fibromyalgia is considered positive when ___ of the 18 trigger points are painful.
what is 11
what is the thickest and longest tendon in the body
what is achilles tendon
end of a muscle nearest to the center of the body
what is origin