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muscular system   the bodily system responsible for movement, posture, and (to a great extent) body heat  
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skeletal muscle   muscles connected to bones and joints by tendons and provide voluntary movement, such as walking, clapping, and chewing  
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cardiac muscle   muscles found in the heart  
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smooth muscle   muscles found in the intestines and blood vessel walls  
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striation   the apparent stripes on muscle tissue formed by intracellular structures  
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peristalsis   a kind of movement that pushes material through tubes  
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neuromuscular junction   the point where nerve cells interface with muscle cells to initiate muscle contraction  
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acetylcholine (ACh)   a neurotransmitter that is released from the nerve cell, travels across the synaptic cleft, and stimulates muscle cell receptors to cause membrane depolarization  
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depolarization   changes the balance of positive and negative electrical charges along the membrane surface and opens channels  
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sodium influx   the inflow or entry of sodium  
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intracellular calcium   calcium contained inside cell that stimulate muscle fiber contraction when released; release of it is caused by sodium influx  
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muscle fiber   fibers that contract and shorten the muscle  
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acetylcholinesterase   an enzyme that inactivates acetylcholine  
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intramuscular injection (IM)   the injection of a substance directly into the muscle  
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deltoid   upper arm muscle; common place for injectible drug administration  
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gluteus medius   buttocks muscle; common place injectible drug administration  
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musculoskeletal system   the system of muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, joints, and associated tissues that move the body and maintain its form  
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muscle injury   damage or harm to the muscle  
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spasm   an involuntary contraction of muscle fibers  
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spasticity   a condition where the muscles become rigid and difficult to control for coordinated movement  
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central nervous system (CNS) depressants   a class of drugs that block or slow signals in the brain coming from the peripheral nervous system; may be used for muscle relaxation  
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centrally acting muscle relaxants   a class of drugs used to treat muscle spasms related to acute injury by acting in the central nervous system  
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tolerance   a process whereby the body becomes less sensitive to the effects of a drug over time  
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dependence   a condition where the body has gotten used to drug effect, many drugs have this effect; undesirable effects occur upon withdrawl of the drug making stopping therapy difficult; facilitates further use and abuse  
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hyperhidrosis   excess sweating  
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cosmetic treatment   a procedure to modify or improve the appearance of a physical feature, irregularity, or defect  
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direct acting muscle relaxants   a class of drugs that work by blocking the intracellular release of calcium and weakening muscle contractility  
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neuromuscular blockers   agents that cause temporary paralysis  
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rhabdomyolysis   a syndrome where muscle breakdown occurs and toxic cell contents are released into the bloodstream  
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fibromyalgia   a chronic muscle pain condition characterized by musculoskeletal pain in the neck, back, shoulders, chest, arms, and legs that are particuarly sensitive to pressure points on the body; patients also experience fatigue, dizziness and mood changes  
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myasthenia gravis   an autoimmune process that attacks and destroys acetylcholine receptors on muscle cells in the neuromuscular junction  
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poliomyelitis (polio)   an infection of the nerves that control the muscular system  
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muscular dystrophy   a group of genetically acquired conditions causing muscle atrophy (shrinking) and wasting  
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spinal realignment   a chiropractic procedure moving a joint beyond its usual range of motion but not beyond the range of motion the joint is designed to move  
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chiropractic therapy   a therapy that consists of adjustment and manipulation of the vertebral column and extremities  
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