muscle vocab Flashcards
1
Q
atrophy
A
wasting away; decreasing in size
2
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contraction
A
shortening of muscle tissue
3
Q
extension
A
increasing angle at joint
4
Q
flaccid
A
soft
5
Q
flexion
A
decreasing angle at joint
6
Q
myalgia
A
muscle pain
7
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paralysis
A
loss or impairment of motor function
8
Q
posture
A
attitude or position of the body
9
Q
prime mover
A
muscle that acts directly to bring about a desired movement; agonist
10
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sarcomere
A
repeating units of muscle fibers with the ability to contract
