What is another word for muscular contraction?
Pronunciation: [mˈʌskjʊlə kəntɹˈakʃən] (IPA) 
Muscular contraction, also known as muscle contraction, refers to the shortening and tightening of a muscle fiber, leading to the movement of body parts. Synonyms for this term include muscle tension, muscular spasm, muscle cramp, and muscle contraction. Muscle tension is the state of being taut or rigid, while muscular spasm refers to the involuntary contraction of a muscle. Muscle cramp is a sudden contraction of a muscle that causes pain, and muscle contraction is the general term for the action of muscles in moving the body or performing a particular function. Regardless of the term used, muscular contraction is an essential component of movement and bodily function.
