Muscular defense
Muscular Defense
Muscular defense (pronunciation: /ˈmʌskjʊlər dɪˈfɛns/) is a biological mechanism that involves the muscular system in protecting the body from harm.
Etymology
The term "muscular defense" is derived from the Latin "musculus" meaning "little mouse" and the Old French "defens" meaning "to ward off."
Definition
Muscular defense refers to the body's use of muscles to protect itself from injury. This can include the tightening of muscles in response to pain or threat (also known as muscle guarding), or the use of muscles to move the body away from harm.
Related Terms
- Muscle Guarding: A protective response where muscles are involuntarily contracted to guard against movement that might cause pain.
- Muscular System: An organ system consisting of skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles that support and move the body and help maintain posture.
- Involuntary Muscle Contraction: A contraction that occurs without conscious control, often in response to pain or threat.
- Reflex Action: An automatic, rapid response to a stimulus, often involving the contraction of muscles.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Muscular defense
- Wikipedia's article - Muscular defense
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