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1. Identify various types of pain fibers involved in muscle pain transmission.
2. Explore receptors on free nerve endings and their role in sensing ATP and acidic conditions.
3. Examine the effects of nerve compression on muscle pain pathways.
4. Understand the contributions of bradykinin and PGE2 in creating sensitization in muscles.
5. Differentiate between allodynia and hyperalgesia as manifestations of muscle pain.
6. Analyze acidic tissue pH as a key activating factor in muscle pain, considering factors such as chronic ischemic states, tonic contractions, myofascial trigger points, postural abnormalities, and myositides.