Chapter 9 Flashcards
The degree to which an articulation is allowed to move before being restricted by surrounding tissues
Mobility
This is defined as the mutual coordination between antagonist muscles in order to maintain a position. A good example would be with flexors and extensors
Co-Contraction
The reflex inhibition of motor neurons of antagonists when the agonists are contracted
Reciprocal inhibition:
The elastic tension of living tissues, like muscles and arteries.
Tonicity
This is an automatic reflex that is caused by stimulation of the Golgi tendon organ. (GTO)
Autogenic Inhibition
These strong connective tissues perform a number of functions. These include developing and isolating the muscles of the body and also providing structural support and protection
Fascia
This is a sensory organ within a tendon that, when it is stimulated, causes an inhibition of that entire muscle. This is used to protect our muscles from exerting too much force.
Golgi tendon organ
he maximal effort of a muscle or muscle group during a muscular contraction
Maximal Voluntary Contraction:
The areas of contact between the feet and their supporting surface and the area between the feet.
Base of Support
This is when you maintain your posture and form when you are stationary.
Static Balance
The act of maintaining posture and form while on the move
Dynamic Balance
The angle that is formed by lines drawn from the anterior superior iliac spine to the central patella to the tibial tubercle. This is used as an estimate for the effective angle at which the quadriceps pull on the patella.
Q-angle
