Topic 6

Question 1

What does ATP stand for

Answer 1

Adenosine Triphosphate

Question 2

Please review and understand in detail the sliding filament theory
Pretty sure its a essay Q on exam

Answer 2

Review notes

Question 3

Function of muscle tissue

Answer 3

▪︎Motion
▪︎movement of substances within body
▪︎stabilising body position
▪︎generate heat

Question 4

What are the benefits for muscles having abundant nerve and blood supply

Answer 4

Adequate stimulation of muscle fibres
And nutrients
Efficient removal of waste and heat

Question 5

Muscles work in pairs

What’s the mechanism of how they work together

Answer 5

Movement requires groups of muscles working in opposing pairs (antagonsitic)
Prime mover/agonist muscle causes movement
Antagonist muscle relax and stretch
These two muscles usually situated on opposite sides of bones or joint

Question 6

Explain muscle movement in relation to origin and insertion muscles?

Answer 6

Muscle attached to the stabilised bone is origin
Muscle attached to the moving bone is insertion

Think serratus thoracic muscle origin is 1st7-9 ribs
Insertion is the scap
Pulls shoulder down