Question

Involuntary muscular contraction is called

• A. Muscle sprain
• B. Muscle fatigue
• C. Muscle spasm
• D. Muscle twitch

Answer 1

The correct option is C Muscle spasm

• Muscle is a bundle of fibrous tissue in a body that has the ability to contract, producing movement in or maintaining the position of parts of the body.
• The total number of muscles in the human body comes in the range of 640-850.
• Involuntary muscular contraction is called muscle spasm. Spasms of skeletal muscles are most common and are often due to overuse and muscle fatigue, dehydration, and electrolyte abnormalities.
• So, the correct answer is 'Muscle spasm'.