Spasm, Spastic

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spasmodic; cramping of musculature

In human working muscles, spasm is felt as resistance during passive movements. It can occur with overstimulation and lack of nutrients.

In the vascular musculature, spasming of the smooth muscle helps to occlude or constrict blood vessels.