About The Medical Condition Muscle Tonus

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Muscle Tonus

Muscle Tonus Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Muscle Tonus Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Muscle Tonus?

The state of activity or tension of a muscle beyond that related to its physical properties, that is, its active resistance to stretch. In skeletal muscle, tonus is dependent upon efferent innervation. (Stedman, 25th ed)

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