Definitions for "Muscle tone"
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A term sometimes used for resting muscle potential or resting muscle activity. See Electromyogram (EMG).
the natural tension in resting muscles
Degree of resistance of muscle to passive stretch while attempting to relax.
The background level of contraction that is seen in a resting muscle.
This refers to the tension in a muscle. Muscle tone should be high enough to hold a position against gravity, yet low enough to move a body joint through its full range of motion. Abnormal muscle tone would be either extreme tension or lack of tension in a muscle.
normal tonicity of the muscles; "exercise improves muscle tone"
The amount of tension present in muscles; allows humans to remain upright against gravity.
A characteristic of a muscle brought about by the constant flow of nerve stimuli to that muscle, which describes its resistance to stretching. Abnormal muscle tone can be defined as: hypertonus (increased muscle tone, as in spasticity); hypotonus (reduced muscle tone [flaccid paralysis]); or atony (loss of muscle tone). Muscle tone is evaluated as part of the standard neurological exam in MS.
amount of tension in a muscle group.
The degree of tension or tone in muscle. Normal tone has a wide range but always supports developmentally appropriate movement. Hypotonia is very low tone; hypertonia is very high tone.
Defines the condition of the muscles. Muscles that are affected by CP will be either floppy and loose or stiff and rigid. Poor muscle tone limits movement.
The level of muscle contraction present during the resting state; with increased tone there is stiffness and rigidity; with decreased tone there is looseness or floppiness of the limbs and trunk.
The degree of tension and vigor in a gross muscle; Muscle tone is increased through weight training, which results in a greater number of muscle fibers "firing" while at rest.
Degree of resting "tension" in a muscle.
The normal state of a muscle's tension. Muscles can have a low to high level of tension at rest.
The level of tension in the muscle.
the muscle's readiness to contract or the degree of resistance to movement in a limb or group of muscles. Muscle tone can be normal, increased or decreased.
The degree of rigidly in a muscle, associated with a muscle's ability to return to its original position when stretched.
Degree of flacidity or spasticity in a muscle.
The amount of tension or resistance to movement in a muscle. The amount of contraction of a muscle when it is at rest.
Used in clinical practice to describe the resistance of a muscle to being stretched. When the peripheral nerve to a muscle is severed, the muscle becomes flaccid (limp). When nerve fibers in the brain or spinal cord are damaged, the balance between facilitation and inhibition of muscle tone is disturbed. The tone of some muscles may become increased and they resist being stretched - a condition called hypertonicity or spasticity. [Click Here To Return To List
Muscle tone (aka residual muscle tension or tonus) is the continuous and passive partial contraction of the muscles. It helps maintain posture and is often present during REM sleep.
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Twitch, Hypertonicity, Muscle tone, Fasciculations, Involuntary muscle, Myokymia, Voluntary muscle, Hypotonia, Hypertonia, Myotonia, Concentric contraction, Spasm, Muscle spasm, Spastic, Clonic, Atony, Fasciculation, Convulsions, Convulsion , Spasticity, Skeletal muscle, Clonus, Cramp, Isotonic contraction, Striated muscle, Muscle strain, Trismus, Musculocutaneous, Isometric, Muscle cramp, Spasmodic dysphonia, Muscle tissue, Stretch reflex, Flaccidity, Isometric contraction, Contractures, Tone, Extensor muscle, Eccentric muscle contraction, Tetany, External sphincter, Blepharospasm, Myoclonus, Myopathy, Dystonia, Spastic paralysis, Muscular dystrophy, Botox, Muscle cramps / twitching, Contracture
The low level of contraction in a muscle not being intentionally contracted.
slight, constant contraction of skeletal muscles.
Muscle firmness in the absence of a voluntary contraction.
Condition in which muscle is in a constant yet slight state of contraction and appears firm.
A characteristic of muscle when it is under constant nerve stimulation.
Force generated by skeletal muscle in the absence of conscious contraction.