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Stiffness of the joints is contracture.
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.
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