1. Muscular System Disorders

2. Muscular Dystrophy A genetic disorder carried by the mother that causes muscles to slowly weaken Muscle tissue is replaced with fatty tissue

3. Tendonitis Inflammation of the tendon

4. Cramps Involuntary, painful muscle contraction Results from fatigue, dehydration or overuse

5. Cerebral Palsy Loss of muscle coordination and tone starting in early childhood Caused by the brain

6. Fibromyalgia Widespread musculoskeletal pain due to the brain intensifying all pain signals

7. Shin Splints Extreme pain of the tibia common in dancers, runners, and other athletes Caused by stress on the tibia and the tissues that connect the muscle to the bone