Musculoskeletal Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Mechanisms of abnormal skeletal muscle contraction is usually due to…
A
ATP, electrolytes, neurotransmitters
2
Q
What are the 3 ways fatigue can be caused?
A
- intracellular acidosis
- lack of ATP production
- Disruption in calcium flux
3
Q
What are cramps?
A
constant contracted state because of dehydration or improper depolarization