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Chapter 4 Med Terms
Muscular System
Term | Definition |
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Muscles | Make body movement possible, hold body parts erect, move body fluids, and produce body heat. |
Fascia | Cover, support, and separate muscles. |
Tendons | Attach muscle to bone. |
Kinesiology | The study of muscular activity and the resulting movement of body parts. |
Contraction | The tightening of a muscle. |
Neuromuscular | Pertaining to the relationship between nerve and muscle. |
Abduction | Movement away from the midline of the body. |
Hyperextension | The extreme or overextension of a limb or body part beyond its normal limit. |