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| results from force or mechanical energy that changes state of rest or uniform motion of matter |
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| external force acting on the body causing internal reactions within the tissues |
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| ability of a tissue to resist a load |
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| internal resistance to a load |
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| internal change in tissue resulting in deformation |
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| point at which elasticity is almost exceeded is the yield point |
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| force that pulls and stretches tissue |
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| force that results in tissue crush- two forces towards one another |
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| force that moves across the parallel organization of tissue |
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| combination of tension and compressive forces |
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| twisting in opposite directions from opposite ends |
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-"compact"
-can withstand greater stress but less strain |
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-"spongy"
-can undergo more strain before fracturing |
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| formation of bone by the activity of osteoblasts and osteoclasts and the addition of minerals and salts |
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| separation of bone fragment from cortex via pull of ligament or tendon |
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| ability to respond to stimulation |
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| ability to generate tension and shorten |
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| ability to stretch beyond resting length |
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| ability to return to resting length after stretch |
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| alternating involuntary muscular contractions and relaxations in quick succession |
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| rigid contraction that lasts a period of time |
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| inflammation of the tendon |
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| sticking of tendon due to inflammatory by-products on irritated tissue |
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| wasting away of muscle due to immobilization, inactivity, or loss of nerve functioning |
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| fluid filled sacs that develop in areas of friction |
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| interruption in conduction through nerve fiber |
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