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• Strain
  |Short definition=muscle damage resulting from excessive stretching or forceful contraction {{PAGENAME}} (definition) muscle damage resulting from excessive stretching or forceful contraction<br>{{glossary h
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• Nerve compression
  |Short definition=pressure on a nerve, which can cause nerve damage and muscle weakness ...ENAME}} (definition) pressure on a nerve, which can cause nerve damage and muscle weakness<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category:Glossary]]
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• Muscle biopsy
  == Muscle Biopsy == ...at life") is a medical procedure that involves taking a small sample of [[muscle tissue]] for examination. This is typically done to confirm a diagnosis, as
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• Myoglobinuria
  ...zed by the presence of [[myoglobin]] in the urine, usually associated with muscle destruction. The term "Myoglobinuria" is derived from three Greek words: "myo" meaning muscle, "globin" meaning protein, and "uria" meaning urine.
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• Delayed onset muscle soreness
  == Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) == ...ounced as /dɪˈleɪd ˈɒnˌsɛt ˈmʌsl ˈsɔːnɪs/, is a condition characterized by muscle pain, stiffness, and weakness that occur after intense physical activity, p
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• Muscle strain
  == Muscle strain == ...dons. This can occur as a result of fatigue, overuse, or improper use of a muscle.
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• Troponin T
  ...ː/) is a protein that is integral to the contraction of skeletal and heart muscle. It is one of three subunits that make up the troponin complex, the others ...ge in the troponin complex, allowing the actin-myosin interaction and thus muscle contraction.
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• Muscle hypertrophy
  == Muscle Hypertrophy == ...of [[Exercise Physiology]] to describe the growth and increase in size of muscle cells. The term is derived from the Greek words "mus" meaning "mouse" and "
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• Perimysium
  ...Greek words 'peri', meaning 'around' or 'surrounding', and 'mys', meaning 'muscle'. ...vides a pathway for the passage of [[nerves]] and [[blood vessels]] to the muscle fibers.
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• Abducent
  ...nsible for the movement of the lateral rectus muscle in humans, which is a muscle in the eye. ...he movement of a single muscle, the lateral rectus muscle of the eye. This muscle is responsible for outward gaze, or abduction of the eye.
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• Tensor tympani muscle
  == Tensor Tympani Muscle == ...sor Tympani Muscle''' (pronunciation: ten-sor tim-pan-i mus-cle) is a tiny muscle located within the [[ear]]. It plays a crucial role in the auditory system,
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• Chlormezanone
  '''Chlormezanone''' (pronounced as klor-meh-zah-nohn) is a [[muscle relaxant]] that was previously used for the treatment of [[musculoskeletal] ...s. However, due to concerns about its potential for causing severe [[liver damage]], it was withdrawn from the market in many countries.
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• Stylopharyngeus muscle
  == Stylopharyngeus muscle == ...ylopharyngeus muscle''' (pronunciation: /ˌstaɪloʊfəˈrɪndʒiəs ˈmʌsəl/) is a muscle in the [[pharynx]] that plays a crucial role in swallowing.
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• Spasms
  ...ly caused by a variety of conditions, including [[muscle strain]], [[nerve damage]], and certain [[disease|diseases]]. ...|Muscle spasms]]: These are the most common type of spasm and occur when a muscle involuntarily contracts and cannot relax.
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• Stapedius
  ...es]], one of the three ossicles in the ear, and protect the inner ear from damage due to loud noises. ...This is in reference to the shape of the stapes bone, which the stapedius muscle attaches to.
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• Muscle atrophy
  == Muscle Atrophy == ...d by the decrease in the mass of the [[muscle tissue]], often resulting in muscle weakness.
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• Annulus of zinn
  ...to the [[Superior oblique muscle|Superior oblique]] and [[Inferior oblique muscle|Inferior oblique]] muscles. .... It can also be involved in [[Optic neuropathy]], a condition that causes damage to the optic nerve.
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• Cerebral palsy
  ...resulting from damage to the brain early in a child's development; causes muscle weakness, difficulty coordinating voluntary movements, and sometimes comple ...resulting from damage to the brain early in a child's development; causes muscle weakness, difficulty coordinating voluntary movements, and sometimes comple
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• Flaccid
  ...to describe a state of softness or lack of firmness, often in reference to muscle tone. ...d paralysis]], where the muscles become limp and unresponsive due to nerve damage. It can also refer to a state of [[Flaccid bladder]], where the bladder fai
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• CPK-MB test
  ...P-K M-B test) is a [[medical test]] used to diagnose damage to the [[heart muscle]]. ...ine Phosphokinase-MB''', a type of [[enzyme]] found primarily in the heart muscle.
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