Brief, Intense Local Floods, Called ____________________ Are Common Following Desert

question 79

Short Answer

Brief, intense local floods, called ____________________ are common following desert rainstorms.

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Definitions:

Muscle Tone

A state of muscle contraction in which a portion of the fibers are contracted while others are at rest.

Extensor Muscle

A muscle that extends or straightens a limb or part of the body, working in opposition to flexor muscles.

Triceps

The posterior muscles of the arm that work as a team with the biceps; the triceps straighten the elbow.

Fibromyalgia Syndrome

A chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in localized areas.