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What occurs when a muscle contracts spasmodically and involuntary?
The a voluntary muscle contracts involuntarily, you will see a little movement through your skin. These movements are often called Tics, Twitches, and Spasms. If the involuntary contractions are widespread and very energetic, they may be called, "Seizures".
Is the Multifidus muscle a voluntary or involuntary muscle?
It is both. I involuntarily contracts to stabilize the spine just before you move to do something. Also, you are able to move it on your own.
Which muscles contracts when the leg is extended at the knee?
The muscle that contracts when the leg is extended at the knee is call the gastrocnemius muscle
What happens to the muscle when experiencing a cramp?
When a muscle cramp occurs, the muscle contracts forcibly and involuntarily and doesn't relax for the time the cramp lasts. The cramp can last from few seconds up to few minutes.
How do you call the muscle that contracts every time you have goosebumps?
Errector Pilli Muscle
What are the causes of spasm?
A spasm is described as a muscle which quickly contracts involuntarily and suddenly. This can be painful. According to the part of the body where the spasm occurs, the cause can stem from various factors. However, in general a spasm will occur if a muscle is overused, therefore running out of energy.
What does a muscle become when it contracts?
A muscle becomes shorter when it contracts.
Is skeletal muscle involuntarily controlled?
No they are in the buttocks
What are the main causes of spasms?
A spasm is described as a muscle which quickly contracts involuntarily and suddenly. This can be painful. According to the part of the body where the spasm occurs, the cause can stem from various factors. However, in general a spasm will occur if a muscle is overused, therefore running out of energy.
When a muscle contracts how does its form change?
A muscle that contracts shortens whereas a muscle that relaxes lengthens.
Which is a type of muscle that powers the cardivascular system?
Cardiac muscle is the type of muscle that powers the cardiovascular system. It is a specialized type of muscle found only in the heart and is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. This muscle type contracts involuntarily to help maintain circulation and supply oxygen and nutrients to tissues.
When one muscle contracts what happens to the opposing muscle?
When one muscle in a pair contracts the other expands.
