Anatomy And Physiology - Joints Movement And Muscles Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What are the 7 functions of the skeleton?
A
Support
Protection
Movement
Shape
Muscle attachment
Mineral storage
Blood cell production
2
Q
What are the 9 muscle pairs?
A
- Bicep brachii and tricep brachii
- Bicep femoris and rectus femoris
- Tibial is anterior and gastrocnemius and soleus
- Illiopsoas and gluteus maximus
- Adductor longus and brevis and glutes medias minimus
- Anterior deltoid and posterior deltoid
- Medial deltoid and lattisimussdorsi
- Wrist extensors and wrist flexors
- Pectoralis major and teres minor
3
Q
What is the role of a fixator muscle?
A
The muscle that stabilises the joint where the origin of agonist sits. It helps the agonist function efficiently.
4
Q
What is the origin and insertion of muscles?
A
The origin is the attachment site that doesn’t move during contraction.
The insertion is the attachment site that does move when the muscle contracts.
5
Q
What is isotonic?
A
The muscle is changing length while exerting a force.
6
Q
What is concentric isotonic?
A
Muscle shortens under pressure.
7
Q
What is eccentric isotonic?
A
The muscle is not changing length while exerting a force.
