Chapter 23, Problem 16MC

A stiff neck due to spasmodic contraction of the neck muscles that pull the head toward the affected side is known as _________, or wryneck.

An injury to the body of the muscle or the attachment of a tendon is known as a ______. These are usually associated with overuse injuries that involve a wrenched or torn muscle or tendon attachment. sprain strain

Polymyositis is a muscle disease characterized by the simultaneous inflammation and weakening of voluntary muscles in many parts of the body. _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________