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What are tendons?
What are tendons?
Connect muscle to bone.
What do ligaments connect?
What do ligaments connect?
Bones to bones.
What is atrophy?
What is atrophy?
Reduction in size and power of muscles due to lack of exercise.
What is hypertrophy?
What is hypertrophy?
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What causes cramps?
What causes cramps?
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What is delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS)?
What is delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS)?
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What is myositis?
What is myositis?
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What is a contracture?
What is a contracture?
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What is botulism?
What is botulism?
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What is muscular dystrophy?
What is muscular dystrophy?
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What is crush syndrome?
What is crush syndrome?
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What is fibromyalgia?
What is fibromyalgia?
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Study Notes
Connective Tissues
- Tendons connect muscles to bones
- Ligaments connect bones to bones
Muscle Conditions
- Atrophy is a reduction in muscle size and power due to lack of exercise
- Hypertrophy is an increase in muscle mass due to exercise
- Cramps are muscle spasms caused by strenuous exercise, extreme cold, dehydration, or electrolyte imbalance
- Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is pain felt the day after exercise
- Myositis is inflammation or soreness in muscle tissue
- Contracture is the shortening of muscles and joints
- Botulism is food poisoning causing paralysis due to bacteria
- Muscular Dystrophy is a genetic disorder where muscles weaken and lose function
- Crush Syndrome is a shock-like state triggered when muscle is crushed
- Fibromyalgia is chronic muscle pain and tenderness
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Description
Explore the essential concepts of connective tissues and various muscle conditions through this quiz. Understand the roles of tendons and ligaments, as well as conditions like atrophy, hypertrophy, and muscular dystrophy. Test your knowledge on symptoms and causes linked to muscle health.