0
What else can I help you with?
When a muscle contraction occurs?
your muscles moves, moving ligaments and tendons
What is hyperextension of a foot?
Hyperextension of the foot occurs when the foot is extended beyond its normal range of motion, usually beyond a neutral position. This can occur due to excessive stretching or force applied to the foot, leading to potential injury or strain on the ligaments, tendons, or joints of the foot. It can cause pain, discomfort, and instability in the foot.
How does a sprain happen?
Ankle sprains happen when the foot twists, rolls or turns beyond its normal motions. A great force is transmitted upon landing. You can sprain your ankle if the foot is planted unevenly on a surface, beyond the normal force of stepping. This causes the ligaments to stretch beyond their normal range in an abnormal position.
How is whiplash caused?
Whiplash usually occurs in car accidents but can also occur from sports. This happens because the sudden impact from the collision 'whips' the head forwards and back hyperextending the surrounding muscles, ligaments and tendons. This also means the neck is extended outside its normal range of motion.
What is the medical term meaning permanent tightening of fascia muscles tendons ligaments or skin that occurs when normally elastic connective tissues are replaced with nonelastic fibrous tissues?
contracturecontracturecontracture
What causes tight painful muscles?
Contracting.Contracture - is the permanent tightening of fascia, muscles, tendons,ligaments, or skin that occurs when normally elastic connectivetissues are replaced with nonelastic fibrous tissues.
What is a hyperextended thumb?
A hyperextended thumb occurs when the thumb is bent backwards beyond its normal range of motion. This can result in stretching or tearing of the ligaments supporting the thumb joint, causing pain, swelling, and instability in the thumb. Treatment may involve rest, ice, splinting, and physical therapy.
What is contractures?
A contracture is the permanent tightening of fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments, or skin that occurs when normally elastic connective tissues are replaced with nonelastic fibrous tissues. The most common causes of contractures are scarring or the lack of use due to immobilization or inactivity.
How does an avulsed fragment occur in fractures?
avulsed fragment occurs when bone fragments are pulled from their normal position by forceful muscle contractions or resistance from ligaments. Segmental fragmented positioning occurs if fractures in two adjacent areas occur
What is a sprain.?
A sprain (from the French espraindre - to wring) is an injury which occurs to ligaments caused by being stretched beyond their normal capacity and possibly torn. Muscular tears caused in the same manner are referred to as a strain. In cases where either ligament or muscle tissue is torn, immobilization and surgical repair may be necessary.
What occurs in the joint with recurrent attacks of gout?
stone-like deposits known as tophi may build up in the joints, ligaments, and tendons, leading to permanent joint deformity and decreased motion. (In addition to causing the tophi associated with gout, hyperuricemia can also cause kidney stones
What syndrome occurs when that tendons of the wrist become inflammed and swollen?
Carpal Tunnel
