Muscular System Terminology

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Antagonistic

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Muscles that work in opposition to each other.

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Cardiac Muscle

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The heart muscle (myocardium), responsible for pumping blood.

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Electromyography (EMG)

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A diagnostic test that measures muscle response to nerve stimulation.

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Fibromyalgia

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A condition causing pain in the fibrous tissues of muscles.

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Hemostasis

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The biological process that maintains stable equilibrium in the body.

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Hemiplegia

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Paralysis affecting one side of the body.

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

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A diagnostic test using radio waves and a magnetic field to produce detailed images of muscles and tissues.

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Myasthenia Gravis

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A chronic autoimmune disorder that causes muscle weakness.

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Paraplegia

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Paralysis affecting both legs and the lower part of the body.

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Paresis

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Partial paralysis with some remaining muscle control.