The action of a flexor
What is flexion
This is described as extremely tired and dehydrated after an extreme workout.
What is muscle fatigue.
What is the gluteus maximus named for?
What is size
When someone exercises to much and the tendon becomes inflamed.
What is tendonitis
Number of muscles
over 600
A loss of muscle mass.
What is atrophy
This condition shortly after death causes a tightening of the muscles.
What is rigor mortis?
What is the deltoid named for
What is shape?
When someone pulls the muscle located in the back of the thigh
Hamstring strain
The name for the condition where muscles will wither away due to disuse is called this.
What is muscular atrophy?
An increase in muscle mass
What is hypertrophy?
This bacteria found in soils and rust can cause a stiffening of the muscles and eventually death.
What is tetanus?
What is the bicep named for?
What is the number of attachments?
An overuse injury to the muscles around the tibia
What are shin splints
Makes up over half the body
What are muscles
The opposite of flexion of a muscle is this movement.
What is extension?
Temporary paralysis of facial muscles
What is Bell's Palsy
What is the tricep named for?
What is the number of attachments?
When someone has tight stiff contractions in the gastrocnemius
What is cramp in calf.
describe abductors vs adductors
Abductors- refers to movement of a limb away from the central line of the body or of a digit away from the axis of a limb. Adductors- is a long, triangular muscle that runs from the pubic bone to the femur.
The opposite motion of medial rotation.
What is lateral rotation.
inflammation of the tissue at the bottom of the foot.
What is plantar fasciitis ?
What is the rectus femoris named for?
What is location?
When someone has bulging in a weak spot in the abdominal region.
What is a hernia
This is the system in your body that allows you to move.
What is the muscular system.