Glossary C
Glossary C
"Contraction" refers to the shortening and tightening of a muscle, typically as a result of nerve stimulation. Muscle contractions are essential for various bodily functions, including movement, stability, and organ function. This concept is crucial in understanding a wide range of medical conditions, treatments, and physiological processes.
Contralateral connections refers to a feature of the human nervous system in which the primary connections from the brain to the body extend from each hemisphere of the brain to the opposite side of the body. Please see also Ipsilateral connections.