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What is the term meaning a localized muscle spasm named for its cause?
A muscle spasm caused by prolonged muscle contraction is called a "cramp." This localized involuntary contraction can be triggered by muscle fatigue, dehydration, or electrolyte imbalances. Cramps are usually sudden and can be painful, but they typically resolve on their own.
The weakiest muscle in your body?
A small muscle in the ear named Stapedius
The sternocleidomastoid muscle was named because of its?
Location
What muscle is named only for size and location?
gluteus maximus
What is the criteria for muscle name Gluteus Maximus?
Maximus means large therefore the muscle is named for its size
What would be some basis for the name of a muscle?
A muscle can be named based on a variaty of things: * Its origins and insertions, eg. the sternomastoid muscle has attachments at the sternum and the mastoid process of the skull. It may also be referred to as "sternocleidomastoid" in reference to its articulation with the clavicle. * Its action, eg. the levator scapulae muscle acts to raise ("levator") the shoulder blade ("scapulae") * Qualities of the muscle itself, eg. the digastric muscle is named for its two muscle masses/bellies. "Di-" referring to "two" and "-gastric" referring to "belly" * Historical/social reasons for naming, eg. the sartorius muscle's name literally means "tailor" and was so named because this muscle was particularly defined in these workers. This was because they often sat with one leg crossed over the other as they worked.
What muscle is named after its shape?
The muscle is made up of the body. The body is made up of a group of blood vessels, nerves, muscles cells and tissues called fasciles. The fasciles are made up of a muscle cells that span the length of the muscle body. The muscle cell is made up of the sarcoplasmic reticulum, t-tubules, sarcoplasm, sarcolemma, myofibrils (actin and myosin)....the shape of a muscle varies.
Did Mickey Mouse have a dog named Comet?
No cause he only a dog named PLuto
Which muscles are named after the location of the muscle?
Tibialis anterior
A muscle around an opening may be named by the term what?
A muscle around an opening may be named by the term "sphincter". Sphincters are circular muscles that can open and close to regulate the flow of substances through various openings in the body, such as the anus or the urinary bladder.
Where is the bone deltoid located?
The deltoid is a human shoulder muscle that is named after its triangular shape resembling the Greek letter delta. It is not a bone but rather a muscle located on the upper arm and shoulder region.
What upper arm muscle is named for its shape often the site of injections that abducts and rotates the arm is?
injections are normally given in the deltoid muscle which attaches to itself to the scapula and acromion
