Chapter 9 Review Flashcards
A property of muscle in which a steady or constant state of partial contraction is maintained in a muscle
Tone
A neurotransmitter; chemical substance affects the muscle cell membrane
Acetylcholine
The more fixed attachment of a muscle that serves as a basis for the action
Origin
The muscle providing muscle movement prime movers aka
Agonist
The main muscle used in breathing
Diaphragm
A condition a muscle shortens its length in the resting state
Contracture
Spastic and painful contractions of muscles
Cramps
A term that means muscle pain
Myalgia
Inflammation of muscle tissue
Myosotis
Decrease in muscle bulk due to lack of exercise
Atrophy
Inflammation of a tendon
Tendinitis
Inherited muscular disorder
Muscular dystrophy
A form of rheumatism but does not affect the joints
Fibromyalgia
