Stiffness of the Joints Is Contracture

question 50

True/False

Stiffness of the joints is contracture.

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Definitions:

Myositis

Inflammation of the muscles that can lead to debility, typically characterized by weakness, swelling, and pain.

Tendonitis

Inflammation of a tendon, typically caused by overuse, leading to pain and discomfort in the affected area.

Sternocleidomastoid Muscles

The paired muscles in the neck that facilitate head movement and play a role in respiration; they run from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid process of the temporal bone.

Torticollis

A condition also known as 'twisted neck,' where the head is tilted due to tightness or shortness of the neck muscles on one side.