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spasm. Muscle cramps can occur in various muscles and may be caused by factors such as dehydration, overuse, or electrolyte imbalances. They typically present as a sudden, intense pain and can last from a few seconds to several minutes. Stretching and hydration are common remedies to alleviate cramps.
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What is a sudden intense involuntary muscle contraction?
A spasm A cramp A twitch A tick An epileptic fit
What is a sudden painful involuntary contraction of a muscle called?
A sudden painful involuntary contraction of a muscle is called a muscle cramp. This can happen due to various reasons such as dehydration, muscle fatigue, or poor blood circulation. Stretching and massaging the affected muscle can help alleviate the discomfort.
Is the calf involuntary?
The correct spelling is "cramp" and not "calf". The cramp is the involuntary contraction of the muscle and is usually very painful.
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 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.
Another word for a painful contraction of a muscle?
A painful contraction of a muscle is a cramp or charley horse.
What could be wrong if there is a sudden painful tightening of a muscle that won't untighten?
This could be a muscle cramp, which is a sudden and involuntary contraction of one or more muscles. Cramps can be caused by dehydration, mineral imbalances, overuse of muscles, or poor circulation. To resolve the cramp, try gently stretching and massaging the muscle, applying heat or ice, and staying hydrated.
What is a painful contraction of a muscle called?
Often it is called a cramp.
Another word for a painful contraction of a mucle?
A painful muscle contraction is a cramp.
What has to relax to a resting state after muscle contraction?
a cramp
When a muscle contracts and will not relax?
Such a painful muscle contraction is commonly known as cramp.
A painful contraction of a muscle?
A spasm or cramp
