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Body Structures and Functions: Chapter 7: Muscular System: Musculoskeletal Disorders & Injuries

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Rotator Cuff DiseaseInflammation of a group of tendons that fuse togehter and surround the shoulder joint
Shin Splintsinjury to the muscle tendon in the front of the shin
Tennis Elbowoccurs when the tendon that connects the arm muscle to the elbow becomes inflammed.
Tetanusinfectious disease characterized by spasms of the voluntary muscles.
Muscular Dystrophygroup of diseases that cause the muscle cells to deteriorate
Hiatal HerniaOccurs when the stomach pushes through the Diaphragm
FlatfeetResults from a weakening of the leg muscles that support the arch. Also known as talipes.
Muscle SpasmA cramp; a sustained contraction of the muscle
Muscle Strainoverstretching or tearing of a muscle
muscular coordinationimportant for a person to perform daily functions efficiently.
Muscle Atrophyoccurs to muscles that are not used often. The muscles shrink and lose strength.
Fibromyalgiaa collectio nof symptoms that may include chronic muscle pain, fatigue, headache, and joint pain.
Abdominal Herniaoccurs when organs protrude through the abdominal wall.
Torticollis (Wry Neck)may be due to an inflammation of the trapezius muscle.
RemissionA long term disappearance of symptoms.


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