Muscular-Iii
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| actomyosin | A protein complex of actin and myosin occurring in muscle. It is the essential contractile substance of muscle. |
| anconeus | A small triangular muscle behind the elbow. Its function is to extend the forearm. |
| antispasmodic | A drug used to treat smooth muscle spasms in the digestive system, uterus or urinary tract. |
| astasia | The inability, without physical cause, to stand or sit without assistance. |
| baclofen | A muscle relaxing drug. |
| dantrolene | Muscle relaxant drug. |
| epimysium | The fibrous connective tissue surrounding a skeletal muscle. |
| masseter muscle | The thick rectangular muscle in the cheek that functions to close the jaw. |
| myoma | A benign neoplasm of the muscles. |
| myositis | Inflammation of a muscle or muscle tissue. |
| myotonia | Tonic muscle spasm or muscular rigidity. |
| myotonic | Pertaining to muscle tone. |
| obturator muscle | Either of the two muscles that cover the outer surface of the anterior wall of the pelvis, responsible for rotating the thighs outward. |
| pectus carinatum | The chest or breast. |
| pyomyositis | An acute, intramuscular suppuration of the large skeletal muscle groups. |
| rhabdomyoma | A rare, benign neoplasm derived from striated muscle. |
| rhabdomyosarcoma | Malignant neoplasm derived from skeletal (striated) muscle. |
| soleus | A flat, broad muscle in the calf of the leg. |
| tetany | A disorder consisting of muscle spasms, cramps and twitching. Tetany usually results from hypocalcemia. |
| tibialis | The of two muscles in the leg that extend from the tibia to the metatarsal bones of the foot. |
| tonic | Pertaining to normal muscle tone. |
Authors and Reviewers
Authored by Dr. Barbara A. EricksonMedically reviewed by Dr. Jonathan Keroes, MD
Last Update: 12/18/2022
