Depression (Anatomical Term)

Summary Information: Depression (Anatomical Term)

Depression (Anatomical Term): Depression as an anatomical term is used to describe a general action of a muscle on a bone or joint. When a muscle depresses, it lowers the associated bone(s) and body part(s) in a downward direction, such as occurs when lowering the shoulders after shrugging them.

Depression is the opposite action of elevation. Conditions that can affect normal depression include musculoskeletal trauma, bone fracture, myalga, muscle/tendon rupture, muscle/tendon tears, strains, arthritis, myopathy, atrophy, infectious myositis, and neuromuscular diseases.

Closely Related Organs: Depression (Anatomical Term)

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Depression (Anatomical Term):

• Adduction
• Abduction
• Flexion
• Extension
• Internal rotation
• External rotation
• Elevation
• Musculoskeletal system
• Nervous system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Depression (Anatomical Term)

The following conditions are related to the organ: Depression (Anatomical Term):

• Musculoskeletal trauma
• Arthritis
• Bone fracture
• Myalga
• Muscle/tendon rupture
• Muscle/tendon tears
• Strains
• Myopathy
• Atrophy
• Infectious myositis
• Neuromuscular diseases

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Depression (Anatomical Term)

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Depression (Anatomical Term):

• Decreased range of motion
• Paralysis
• Muscle/bone/joint pain
• Muscle weakness
• Fever
• Loss of muscle control
• Spasms
• Bleeding
• Swelling
• Bruises
• Wasting of muscles

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Organs: list of all organs

Depression (Anatomical Term): Related Topics

• Depression
• Depression disorders
• Term

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