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Cards Term Fascia Definition a sheet of fibrous conective tissue that is deep to the skin and surrounds muscles and organs. Term Tendon Definition a cord of dense regular connective tissue that attaches a muscle to periosteum of bone Term ATP (Adenosine Triphospate) Definition the "energy currency" of living systems. Term Atrophy Definition a wasting away of muscles. Term Hypertrophy Definition an increase in the diameter of muscle fibers. Term Isotonic contraction Definition the tension developed by the muscle remains almost constant while the muscle shortens. Term Muscle Fatigue Definition the inability of a muscle to contract after prolonged activity. Term Origin Definition the attatchment of the other muscle tendon to the stationary bone. Term Insertion Definition the attatchment of a muscle tendon to a movable bone. Term Prime Mover (agonist) Definition within opposing pairs, this muscle contracts to cause a desired action. Term Antagonist Definition the muscle which stretches and yields to the effects of the prime mover. Term Myositis Definition inflammation of the muscle fibers (cells). Term Eccentric Contraction Definition when the overall length of a muscle increases during contraction. Term Concentric Contraction Definition a muscle shortens and pulls on another structure such as a tendon to produce movement and to reduce the angle at a joint. Term Aerobic Definition requiring molecular oxygen Term Isometric contraction Definition the muscle develops tension but does not shorten. Term Anaerobic Definition not requiring molecular oxygen. Term Aponeurosis Definition a sheet like tendon joining one muscle with another or another bone.