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{ Muscular System Andrea Alvarado & Alfredo Bogantes
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{{ Smooth Muscle The eye Gastrointestinal tract The bladder Vessels Cardiac Muscle The heart Major Organs
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Skeletal Muscle Chest Back Quadricep Hanstrings Glutes Bicep Tricep Calves
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Movement Upright posture Movement of substances Generation of heat Functions
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Can happen in one or more of your muscles at once Overuse of a muscle Pinched nerve in the back Diseases: Muscle Cramps
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Myotonia Muscles relax slowly after contraction or stimulation Trouble walking Cold weather can serve as a trigger
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Muscular Dystrophy A group of 30 genetic diseases that affect the muscles Cause weakness and complete loss and degeneration of the muscle Treatment includes physical therapy, surgery and the use of orthopedic devices
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{ Causes: Causes: postural strain, repetitive movements, overuse, prolonged immobilization, among others. Symptoms: Symptoms: Pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances Treatment: Treatment: Different types of manual therapy, medications, injections, excercises, among others. Medical Trends: Medical Trends: Musculoskeletal Pain
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The heart acts as a big pump Skeletal muscles acy as a third type lever There aren´t a specific number of muscles Muscle contractions is a series of signals Interesting Facts
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