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Muscular System

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acetylcholine (ACh)   show
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show One of the two contractile proteins in muscle cells; the other is myosin  
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show A muscle that carries out a given movement (from Greek agon meaning “contest,” “struggle”)  
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antagonist   show
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cardiac muscle   show
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fascia   show
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fascicle   show
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show In a given movement, the point where a muscle is attached to a moving part of the skeleton  
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muscle   show
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show One of the two contractile proteins in muscle cells; the other is actin  
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neuromuscular junction (NMJ)   show
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show In a given movement, the point where a muscle is attached to a stable part of the skeleton  
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prime mover   show
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skeletal muscle   show
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show Involuntary muscle that makes up the wall of hollow organs, vessels, and ducts; visceral muscle  
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synergist   show
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tendon   show
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show A state of steady, partial muscle contraction that maintains firmness; muscle tone (root: ton/o)  
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show A disease caused by motor neuron degeneration resulting in muscular weakness and atrophy; Lou Gehrig disease  
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show A disease of unknown cause that involves persistent fatigue along with muscle and joint pain and other symptoms; may be virally induced  
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show An enzyme found in muscle tissue; the serum CK level increases in cases of muscle damage; creatine phosphokinase (CPK)  
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show A disease of unknown origin involving muscular inflammation as well as dermatitis and skin rashes  
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electromyography (EMG)   show
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fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS)   show
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muscular dystrophy   show
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show A disease characterized by progressive muscular weakness; an autoimmune disease affecting the neuromuscular junction  
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polymyositis   show
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repetitive strain injury (RSI)   show
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show Injury to a ligament caused by abnormal or excessive force at a joint, but without bone dislocation or fracture  
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strain   show
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show Inflammation of a tendon, usually caused by injury or overuse; the shoulder, elbow, and hip are common sites; also spelled tendonitis  
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show Inflammation of a tendon and its sheath  
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