No, hypertonia means increased tone of skeletal muscles. Hypotonia means decreased tone.
The medical term for excessive tone of the skeletal muscles is hypertonia. This condition can be caused by various neurological disorders, such as cerebral palsy or multiple sclerosis, and can result in muscle stiffness and difficulty with movement and coordination. Treatment typically involves physical therapy and medications to manage symptoms.
Hypertonia is a form of spasticity that is caused by damage to the central nervous system. It is when the muscles contract and spasm.
Hypertonia is caused by damage to the central nervous system, such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, or cerebral palsy. This damage disrupts the communication between the brain and muscles, leading to increased muscle tone and stiffness. This contributes to the development of hypertonia by causing muscles to contract excessively, making movement difficult and affecting posture and coordination.
These muscles are called "skeletal muscles".
Skeletal muscles .
skeletal muscles or voluntary muscles
Skeletal Muscles
Muscles that move bones are called Smooth muscle cells or Skeletal muscles
Skeletal muscles.
All skeletal muscles are attached to bones. This is why they are called skeletal muscles.
The term that means abnormally increased muscle function or activity is "hypertonia." This condition is characterized by excessive tension in the muscles, leading to stiffness and reduced range of motion. Hypertonia can occur in various neurological conditions and may affect a person's ability to move normally.
Both skeletal and cardiac muscles are striated muscles.