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1
Q

What is one of the major connective tissue?

A

Blood

2
Q

What is involuntary muscle tissue responsible for?

A

Slow rhythmic movement of muscle tissue (such as intestine)

3
Q

What is the action of the rectus abdominal with both sides working?

A

Flexion of the trunk

4
Q

What does the skeleton provide storage for?

A

Calcium

5
Q

African-Caribbean skin ages less quickly than Caucasian skin as it has what?

A

More sebaceous glands and quicker cell turn over

6
Q

A spine that curves markedly in the thoracic region is called what?

A

Kyphosis

7
Q

What is the effect of massage on the lymphatic system?

A

Speeds up the flow of lymph, helping the body eliminate waste and debris more quickly

8
Q

What is the effects of massage on the digestive system?

A

Increases peristalsis

9
Q

Where is the pectoral is muscle?

A

Large muscle in the chest

10
Q

Where is the pectoral minor muscle and what’s it’s action

A

Thin chest muscle deep to pictorials major.

Action: depression if the scapula

11
Q

Where is the diaphragm and what is it’s action?

A

Dome shaped muscle beneath the ribcage.

Action: flattens to create more room in the thorax during inhalation

12
Q

Where are the intercostals?

What is their action?

A

In between the ribs.

Action: pulls ribs up and out during inhalation, maintains shape of thorax

13
Q

Where is the Rectus abdominus?

What is it’s action?

A

Six pack running down abdomen.

Action: ventral flexion of trunk

14
Q

Where are the external obliques?

What is their action?

A

Forms waist by crossing with the internal obliques.

Action: flexes trunk centrally; rotation of trunk

15
Q

Where are the internal obliques?

What are their action?

A

Forms waist by crossing with external obliques.

Action:flexes trunk ventrally; rotation of the trunk

16
Q

Where is the transversus muscle and what is it’s action?

A

Across the abdomen.

It forces expiration, defecation, vomiting

17
Q

Where is the Quadratus Lumborum muscle?

What is it’s function?

A

Relatively square muscle of the lower back

Action: extension of the lateral flexion of the trunk and steadies the 12th rib

18
Q

Where is the latissimus Dorsi muscle?

What is it’s function?

A

Covers back of lower ribs.

Action:Adduction of the arm at shoulder, depression of the shoulder

19
Q

Where are the Hamstrings?

A

Group of muscles at the back of the thigh.

  • biceps femoris
  • semitendonosus
  • semimembranosus
20
Q

Where are the quadriceps femoris.

A

Group of muscles at the front of the thigh.

  • rectus femoris
  • vastus lateralis
  • vastus intermedius
  • vastus medialis
21
Q

Where are the adductor muscles?

A

Inner thigh

22
Q

Where are the tensor fasciae latae ?

A

Outer thigh

23
Q

Where is the Satorius muscle?

A

Crosses the thigh from the outer hip to inside of the knee

24
Q

Where is the tibialis anterior muscle?

A

Front of the tibia on lower leg

25
Q

Where is the tibialis posterior muscle?

A

Back of the tibia on lower leg

26
Q

Where is the Gastrocnemius muscle?

A

Large calf muscle

27
Q

Where is the Soleus muscle?

A

Deep to the Gastrocnemius

28
Q

Where is the Brachialis muscle?

A

Deep into the biceps

29
Q

Where is the pronator trees muscle?

A

Crosses lower forearm

30
Q

Where are the deep extensors?

A

Lower arm from elbow to thumb and forefinger

31
Q

Where are the superficial extensors ?

A

Lower arm from elbow to digits

32
Q

Where are the deep flexors?

A

Lower forearm across palm to fingers

33
Q

Where is the deltoid?

A

Forms the cap of the shoulder