Musculoskeletal system Flashcards
1
Q
Perimysium
A
Surrounds fascicle
2
Q
Epimysium
A
Surrounds muscle belly
3
Q
Endomysium
A
Surrounds muscle fiber
4
Q
Muscles are given names based on
A
Size
Attachments
Shape
Function
5
Q
Muscle shapes include
A
Pennate
Parallel
Convergent
6
Q
Pennate and convergent muscles provide:
A
More power,
Less motion
7
Q
Isometric contraction:
A
Developing muscle tension with no joint motion
8
Q
Isotonic contraction:
A
Overcoming constant external force
9
Q
Isokinetic contraction:
A
Overcoming varying force
10
Q
Concentric contraction
A
Muscle shortening,
Decrease in joint angle
11
Q
Eccentric contraction
A
Muscle lengthening,
Increase in joint angle
12
Q
Agonist
A
Prime mover muscle
13
Q
Antagonist
A
Opposing muscle
14
Q
What are the muscle structures from smallest to largest
A
Actin & myosin Sarcomere Myofibril Muscle fiber Fascicle Muscle belly
