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Muscle Activitys
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| inguinal hernia | a condition in wich the intestine bulges through the abdominable muscle |
| muscle cramp | a sudden and usual painful contraction of a muscle |
| strain | overstretching and possible tearing of a muscle due to overuse of misuse |
| tendinitis | inflammation of a tendin caused by aging or excessive excersise |
| shin splints | pain in the shin cause by damage or irritation to the muscles in front of the lower leg |
| ligamint | connects bone to bones |
| tendons | tissues that connect to bones |
| skeletal muscle | muscle that you have control of like arms and legs |
| cartilage | connected tissue that connects to joints |
| muscle | any tissue that is made of cells or fibers that contract and expand to cause movement |