muscular system common diseases and disorders Flashcards
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fasciitis
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inflamation of the fascia
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fibromyalgia
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chronic condtion where a person has fatigue and experiences muscle joint and bone pain
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atonic
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lack of normal muscle tone and strength
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dystonia
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abnormal muscle tone that interferes with normal muscle function
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hypotonia
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diminishing of skeletal muscles
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myasthenia gravis
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chronic autoimmune disease affecting the neuromuscular junction
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carpal tunnel syndrome
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caused when the tendons that pass through carpal tunnel are overused overtime
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atrophy
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wearing away of the muscle fibers because the disuse causing fatigue and weakness
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ataxia
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refers to the lack of coordination of voluntary movement
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