Anatomy Questions
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disease, A serious and life-threatening bacterial infection characterized by muscle spasms : Tetanus
A natural aging process marked by muscle loss : Sarcopenia
A painful rupture of muscle tissue, most commonly caused by movement beyond the normal range : Muscular Tear
Inelastic, but flexible fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone : Tendon
Electromyography is a diagnostic test using tiny electrodes placed over the body to examine the electrical activity and health of the nerve cells that control the muscles : EMG
A fibrous and thin piece of cartilage located between joint surfaces, most commonly referred to in the knee : Meniscus
Organ or body part enlargement due to increased cell size : Hypertrophy
Thin sheath of tissue that encloses and protects organs and muscles : Fascia
A chronic disease marked by musculoskeletal pain, localized joint tenderness, and fatigue : Fibromyalgia
A drug that decreases muscle tone and impairs muscle function; it is most often used to relieve muscle spasms, hyperreflexia, or pain : Muscle Relaxant
Any of various diseases in the muscle : Myopathy
Relating to the rib and costal cartilages : Chondrocostal
A bruise; an area of the skin marked by purple, blue, or black discoloration as a result of ruptured capillaries : Contusion
A tear or break in a structure or organ, such as the spleen or tendon : Rupture
A substance similar to glucose stored in the liver and muscles. It provides the body an additional source of energy when blood glucose levels drop : Glycogen
Softening and deterioration of the cartilage : Chrondromalacia
Hardening and shortening of tendons, muscles, or other tissues, leading to joint rigidity and deformity : Contracture
Which types of bones provide the most strength
True or false: Skin cancer can develop in people of any age.
Fibrous tissue is also known as ______ tissue.