M4 Muscle Health And Disease Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is a tendon
A
Connects muscle to bone
2
Q
What is ligaments
A
Connects bone to bone
3
Q
Atrophy meaning
A
Reduction of size, tone, power of muscle
4
Q
Hypertrophy meaning
A
Excessive induced increases in muscle mass
5
Q
Doms (delayed onset muscle soreness)
A
Pain and stiffness after strenuous exercise, tramua to muscles
6
Q
Myositis
A
Inflammation and weakness of skeletal muscles
7
Q
Contracture
A
Permanent shortening of muscle or joint
