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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Someone please tell me the difference between a muscle spasm and a cramp.

OpenStudy (aveline):

"Muscle spasms occur when a skeletal muscle contracts and does not relax. Muscle spasms are forceful and involuntary. A sustained muscle spasm is called a muscle cramp. "

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yeah I saw that on the internet too, but I don't understand it. Is that all?

OpenStudy (aveline):

A muscle spasm is usually just a quick contraction of your muscles. On the other hand, a muscle cramp lasts for an extended period of time. Cramps are caused by muscles that will not relax.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Hmm. Thanks.

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