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When muscular exertion consumes the available oxygen and needs more energy, an anerobic metabolic process is used which produces lactic acid as a by-product; too much lactic acid will then cause the muscles to cramp.

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What causes a cramp to occur in the body?

A cramp occurs in the body when muscles contract involuntarily and do not relax properly. This can be caused by dehydration, muscle fatigue, lack of stretching, or mineral imbalances.


What causes a muscle cramp to occur?

A muscle cramp occurs when a muscle involuntarily contracts and does not relax. This can happen due to dehydration, muscle fatigue, lack of stretching, or mineral imbalances like low levels of potassium or calcium.


What body system directly causes movements and facial expressions?

The muscular system directly causes movements and facial expressions by contracting and relaxing muscles in response to stimuli from the nervous system. The coordination between the nervous system and muscular system allows for a wide range of movements and facial expressions to occur.


Why do muscles cramp and what are the possible causes behind this painful phenomenon?

Muscles cramp when they contract involuntarily and don't relax. This can happen due to various reasons, such as dehydration, overuse, poor blood circulation, or mineral deficiencies like low levels of potassium, calcium, or magnesium. Other causes can include muscle fatigue, nerve compression, or certain medical conditions.


What causes a cramp in the cheek of your face?

I think cold temperature causes the muscle tissue in the face area to contract and when you go to yawn for example, the muscle tissue is forced to expand too quickly, causing cramp to occur. In other words, cramp is a result of over stressing the muscle tissue. I've often had cramp on very cold days in my lower chin area and it can be very painful for a few minutes.

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What is a painful and muscular contraction called?

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What is the difference between a muscular cramp and a spasm?

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What causes cramp in calf muscle for a male?

Lack of potassium.


A muscular contraction that causes a muscle to shorten as it develops tension is called?

A cramp is a sudden over-shortening of a muscle. Cramps are involuntary and, often, severe. They can be extremely painful.


What does a charlie horse have to do with the muscular system?

A "charlie horse" is a slang term for a muscle spasm or cramp. These can occur in muscles from a variety of causes, from blunt injury trauma to physiopathological reflex arcs from overuse, electrolyte imbalances, or even nutritional deficiencies.


How do you get a cramp?

Muscular cramp occurs when the oxygen demand by muscles is greater than what the body can provide. When the supply is less than the demand, the muscles start to undergo anaerobic respiration - this results in a build-up of lactate in the muscles. When the levels of lactate become too high, the muscles cramp.


What causes the muscles under my ribs to cramp?

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What causes pain on the top of your feet from your toes to your ankles especially when curling your toes?

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What causes a cramp to occur in the body?

A cramp occurs in the body when muscles contract involuntarily and do not relax properly. This can be caused by dehydration, muscle fatigue, lack of stretching, or mineral imbalances.


What causes of muscular system disease?

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