EX 1 Part 1 Flashcards
Ability of a tissue to return to its previous shape or size following the application of a force is called?
Elasticity
The point of force beyond which tissue wont return to former shape/size when force is removed is called?
Elastic limit
The ability to deform without return to prior shapes which can be a normal proper (like molding clay) or secondary to damage (exceeding elastic range) is?
Plasticity
What is a term that probably is referring to shortened muscles which limit joint motion and can also be called tension, resistance, tightness, pain?
Stiffness
What is a property of fluid to resist loads that p rodice shear and flow?
Viscosity
Warming muscles does what top viscosity ?
Reduces
The faster the movement the _______the viscosity ?
Higher
What is a mechanical vibration that causes change from gel/solid to liquid?
Thixotrophy
Muscles become stiff with disuse and more moblie with movement is an example of what?
Thixotrophy