SB - 8-10 Flashcards
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motor unit
alpha motor neuron in the ant horn of spinal column, its axon and all muscle fibers it innervates
contraction
result of many motor units firing asynchronously and repeatedly.
contraction - the ___ of contraction is dependent on the number of motor units firing
magnitude
anarobic metabolism
no oxygen –> lactic acid
concentric contraction -
muscle ___
___ class levers
muscle is the ___ force
shortens
3rd
effort
eccentric contraction -
muscle ___
___ class levers
muscle is the ___ force
lengthens
2n
resistance
isometric contraction
muscle ——
___ between effort and resistance forces
does not change in length
equilibrium
fasia are sheaths of ___ ___
CT
superficial fascia
directly under skin
allow for skin to move
deep fascia
attached to muscels, bones, and other CY
form bands, tracts and retinacula
retinacula
sheaths of fascia that hold tendons together
fascial planes
interconnected throughout the body
compartment syndrome
muscle belly enlarges and cannot expand bc of the fascia
passive tension
noncontractile
created by lengthening the muscle beyond the slack length
active tension
contractile
created by cross-bridge formation
total tension
the combo of passive and active tension developed during active contraction
agonist
prime mover
produces desired action
antagonist
muscle(s) directly opposite the agonist
they do not resist the desired motion, but do have the potential to do so
synergist
muscles that assist the agonist
shortened muscles
hyperactive and tight
due to overuse
long muscles
inhibited and lengthened
antagonist of a tight muscle
an imbalance may resulet in ___ movement –> ___ ___
faulty
joint dysfunction
length assessment
separate the origin and insertion
CT damage
any process or event that disturbs the nromal function of a specific joint structure, including muscle, will set up a chain of events that eventually affects every part of the joint and its surrounding structures