THE MONTHLY MED
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Types of muscles<br />
Skeletal Smooth Cardiac<br />
This type of muscle<br />
covers the skeletal<br />
system; the function<br />
of this muscle is to<br />
contract to move<br />
parts of the body, is<br />
voluntary<br />
smooth muscle is<br />
controlled by the<br />
unconscious part of<br />
the brain, it is known<br />
as involuntary muscle<br />
Is a muscle that can<br />
only be found in the<br />
heart<br />
it is a striated<br />
involuntary muscle,<br />
striations indicate that<br />
a muscle cell is very<br />
strong<br />
Cerebral Palsy<br />
Is the loss of motor<br />
function due to<br />
abnormal growth in<br />
the brain, can affect<br />
movement,<br />
coordination and<br />
balance<br />
Dermatomyositis<br />
Is an uncommon<br />
inflammatory<br />
disease, can affect<br />
children and adults<br />
alike but is more<br />
common in women,<br />
has no cure yet<br />
Myasthenia Gravis<br />
It is a condition which<br />
chronically causes<br />
muscles to weaken<br />
and tire easily<br />
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