HCT Chapter 15
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| Antagonist | Muscle that acts in opposition to the action of another muscle, which is its agonist
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| Atrophy | Wasting away, decrease in size
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| Contraction | Shortening or development of tension in muscle tissue
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| Contracture | Permanent shortening of tendons and ligaments of a joint resulting from atrophy of muscle
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| Dystrophy | Muscle disorder resulting from defective or faulty nutrition, abnormal development, or infection
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| Myalgia | Muscle pain
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| Paralysis | Loss or impairment of motor function
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| Posture | Attitude or position of the body
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| Prime mover | Muscle that acts directly to bring about a desired movement, agonist
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| Range of motion | Active or passive movement of muscle groups to full extent possible, used to prevent contracture
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| Sarcomere | Repeating units of muscle fibers with the ability to contract
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| Skeletal | Pertaining to the framework of the body
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| Stimulus | Any agent, act, or influence that produces a change in the development or function of tissues
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| Tonus | Slight, continuous contraction of muscle
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| Visceral | Pertaining to any large interior organ in any one of the cavities of the body
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