Perceive is etymologically related to Receive. Perceive is etymologically related to Capable. Participate is etymologically related to Capable. 
Plunge is a synonym of Decrease. Decrease is a synonym of Contract. Muscle can Contract. you are likely to find Pain in/at/on Muscle. 
Receive <--EtymologicallyRelatedTo-- Perceive --EtymologicallyRelatedTo--> Capable <--EtymologicallyRelatedTo-- Participate 
Plunge <--Synonym--> Decrease <--Synonym--> Contract <--CapableOf-- Muscle <--AtLocation-- Pain 