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Muscle

Deutsch: Muskel / Español: músculo / Português: músculo / Français: muscle / Italiano: muscolo

Muscle in the psychology context often refers to the Relationship between physical muscle activity and psychological processes, including how muscle tension, relaxation, and movement influence mental states. It also encompasses the mind-body connection, where psychological stress or emotions manifest physically through muscle tension or relaxation, and how this interaction is used in therapeutic practices to improve mental well-being.

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Muscle dysmorphia

Muscle dysmorphia refers to a very specific type of body Dysmorphic disorder in which a person becomes obsessed with appearing more muscular; some individuals have implants to enhance their musculature.

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Muscle spindle

Muscle spindle is defined as a muscle stretch receptor oriented parallel to skeletal muscle fibers; the capsule portion is surrounded by afferent fibers, and intrafusal muscle fibers can alter the length of the capsule during muscle contraction and relaxation. Muscle spindle, moreover, is a proprioceptor sensitive to stretch and the rate of stretch that is concentrated primarily in the muscle belly between the fibers; receptor parallel to the muscle that responds to the stretch of a muscle

Muscular dystrophy

Muscular dystrophy or MD refers to a chronic disease characterized by a progressive wasting away of the muscles. Likewise, Muscular dystrophy is a broad term used to describe a genetic disorder of the muscles. It causes the muscles in the body to become very weak, and over a period of time, the muscles break down and are replaced with fatty deposits.

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Muscular strength

Muscular strength is defined as the maximal amount of force that can be generated by a muscle or muscle group.

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD)

Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) is a term used to describe a range of disorders or injuries which may include injuries and disorders of the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage and spinal discs. Some examples include Carpel tunnel syndrome, Pinched nerves, or Sciatica.

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Muse

Muse means to be absorbed in one's thoughts; engage in meditation. Muse may also mean "to consider or say thoughtfully"; and a state of meditation.

Music Therapist

Music Therapist refers to a qualified musician and therapist who uses music to achieve therapeutic aims.

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