Which of the Following Is a Sudden,involuntary,strong Muscle Contraction

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a sudden,involuntary,strong muscle contraction?

• A)hyperkinesia
• B)myopathy
• C)dyskinesia
• D)spasm

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Definitions:

Appendicular Skeleton

The appendicular skeleton refers to the portion of the skeleton that includes the bones of the upper and lower limbs and the skeletal girdles that attach these limbs to the axial skeleton.

Hyoid Bone

A horseshoe-shaped bone situated in the anterior midline of the neck between the chin and the thyroid cartilage.

Clavicle

A long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum or breastbone, also known as the collarbone.

Axial Skeleton

The part of the skeleton that consists of the bones of the head and trunk, including the spine, rib cage, and skull.