F&A 1 Kinesiology Ch. 3 Flashcards
(40 cards)
Refers to the ability of a muscle to shorten & move an object when resistance is applied to the muscle is…
Contractility
In anatomical terminology the opposite of lateral is…
Medial
The term that means “towards the head” is…
Cephalad
In anatomical position, skin is what to the bone?
Superficial
The spinal column is what to the sternum?
Posterior
In fundamental position, the little finger is what to the thumb?
Posterior
In supine, the sternum is what to the clavicle?
Medial
In fundamental position, the patella is what to the tibia?
Superficial
In anatomical position, the elbow is what to the fingers?
Proximal
In anatomical position, the scapula is what to the femur?
Superior
Which of these divisions of the spinal column is the most caudal? A. Thoracic B. Sacral C. Cervical D. Lumbar
Sacral
The radius is on what side of the forearm?
Lateral
The calcaneus is on what portion of the foot?
Posterior
The femur is what to the tibia?
Proximal
The lengthening movement of a muscle is known as…
Extensibility
A movement in which the muscle length stays the same yet responds to tension is…
Static stretching
The muscle’s ability to return to its original shape after contracting or stretching is known as…
Elasticity
The ability to react to increased & multiple stimuli is …
Excitability
What are muscle fibers called that run parallel to the long axis of the bone?
Parallel muscles
What are the actions of the gastrocnemius?
- Flex the knee
- Plantar flex the ankle
What is the action of the soleus?
Plantar flexion
What are the actions of the tibialis anterior?
- Invert the foot
- Dorsiflex the ankle
What are the 5 roles of muscles?
- Agonist
- Synergist
- Antagonist
- Stabilizer
- Neutralizer
What type of muscle is the primary mover in a muscle contraction that provides the work in a muscle contraction?
Agonist
