A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Contracture
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A state of permanent rigidity or contraction of the muscles,generally of the flexor muscles.
Contracture meaning & definition 1 of Contracture.
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a muscle or other tissue that has become permanently shorter causing a body part, especially a joint, to be the wrong shape, or the process in which this happens:
Contracture meaning & definition 2 of Contracture.
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