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The temporary rigidness of the muscles after death. The muscles start to stiffen after 2 to 3 hours after a person or animal dies. The muscles are so rigid that the only way to move parts is by force and breaking things in the process.

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The ability of muscle to recoil back to the original resting length after being stretched

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The muscle can be stretched to its normal resting length and beyond to a limited degree

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The ability of a muscle to become shorten by force.

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A molecule-sized muscle that uses chemical energy to perform a deliberate motion.

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Actin is a protein that functions in the contractile system of skeletal muscle. It is present in all eukaryotes and has a highly conserved protein sequence.

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The explanation for how muscles contract to produce force. For a contraction to occur there must first be a stimulation of the muscle in the form of an impulse from a motor neuron.

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A form of muscle that can pump blood throughout the body. This type of muscle can only be found the heart

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A condition that is due usually to low blood calcium. They're seen as spasms in the hands, feet, voice box and overactive reflexes. Serious causes of tetany include severe diarrhea and kidney disease. Problems with your thyroid or pancreas can create low calcium levels, which may cause tetany.

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Tetanus is a bacterial disease that affects the nervous system, leading to muscle compulsions. It can affect your breathing and can kill you. The disease is also known as lockjaw.

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the body, arms, or legs may be suddenly stiff or tense.

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Clonic seizures are rare and most commonly occur in babies. Jerking of the body or parts of the body are the main symptom. These seizure cannot be stopped by a person.

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Spasms occur when a muscle involuntary and forcibly contracts and cannot relax. Muscle spasms are also known as muscle cramps. Muscle spasms are caused by muscle fatigue and dehydration.

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A decline in the maximal force or power capacity of muscle.

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5 basic functions of the muscular system

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5 basic functions of the muscular system

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movement, maintenance of posture and body temp., communication, construction of organs and vessels, and contraction of the heart.

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Fascia is the connective tissue that helps support and protect muscle groups.

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Tendons are tissue that connect muscles to other body muscles. Tendons are the connective tissue that help create movement. These muscles are usually connected to bones.