Equine Pathology Workbook

CHAPTER FIFTEEN: MUSCLE DISORDERS

Definitions:

Atrophy/hypotrophy– ________________________________________________________

Hypertrophy - _______________________________________________________________

Hypertrophy – _______________________________________________________________

Hypertonicity – ______________________________________________________________

Spasm – ____________________________________________________________________

Cramp – ____________________________________________________________________

Contracture – _______________________________________________________________

Contusion – _________________________________________________________________

Strain - ____________________________________________________________________

Myopathy – ________________________________________________________________

Myalgia – __________________________________________________________________

Myasthenia – _______________________________________________________________

Myositis – __________________________________________________________________

Myotonia – _________________________________________________________________

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