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What is the role of synergist muscles?
What is the role of synergist muscles?
Which type of muscle is characterized by fascicles arranged at oblique angles and is known for producing more power?
Which type of muscle is characterized by fascicles arranged at oblique angles and is known for producing more power?
What does the term 'maximus' indicate when naming a muscle?
What does the term 'maximus' indicate when naming a muscle?
Which of the following muscle shapes features fascicles arranged in concentric rings?
Which of the following muscle shapes features fascicles arranged in concentric rings?
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How much can skeletal muscles contract at maximum?
How much can skeletal muscles contract at maximum?
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Which muscle type is associated with a short length and is often described as 'brevis'?
Which muscle type is associated with a short length and is often described as 'brevis'?
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What distinguishes fixator muscles from other synergists?
What distinguishes fixator muscles from other synergists?
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What type of muscle motion is indicated by the term 'extensor'?
What type of muscle motion is indicated by the term 'extensor'?
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Study Notes
Muscle Function Classification
- Muscles are categorized based on their function in movement.
- Prime movers (agonists) are the main muscles for a specific action.
- Antagonists oppose prime movers, providing resistance and control.
- Synergists assist prime movers by adding force or preventing undesirable movements.
- Fixators are synergists that stabilize bones, crucial for posture.
Naming Skeletal Muscles
- Muscles are named using seven criteria.
- Location: Temporal bone = temporalis.
- Shape: Trapezoid shape = trapezius.
- Size:
- Maximus = large (gluteus maximus).
- Minimus = small (gluteus minimus).
- Longus = long.
- Brevis = short.
- Direction of fibers:
- Rectus = parallel.
- Transversus = perpendicular.
- Oblique = at an angle (rectus femoris).
- Number of origins:
- Biceps = two origins.
- Triceps = three origins.
- Quadriceps = four origins.
- Origin and insertion points:
- Sternocleidomastoid - origin on the sternum and clavicle, insertion on the mastoid process.
- Type of motion produced:
- Flexor.
- Extensor.
- Adductor.
Muscle Shapes
- Fascicle arrangement creates muscle shape and function:
- Circular: Concentric rings, like eye and mouth muscles.
- Convergent: Spread then converge to a tendon, like pectorals.
- Fusiform: Tapered at both ends, like biceps.
- Parallel: Straight fascicles parallel to the long axis, like sartorius.
- Pennate: Fascicles at angles to tendons, increasing power but shortening less,
- Unipennate: Muscle on one side of the tendon.
- Bipennate: Muscle on both sides like a feather.
- Multipennate: Multiple feathers inserted into a single tendon.
Muscle Shortening and Power
- All skeletal muscles can only shorten by about 30% during contraction.
- Parallel muscles shorten more, generating less power.
- Pennate muscles shorten less, producing greater force.
Major Muscle Groups
- Review images of major muscle groups.
- More detailed muscle study is required for those in the medical field.
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Description
Test your knowledge on muscle classification and naming based on various criteria. This quiz covers the roles of prime movers, antagonists, synergists, and fixators, along with the different naming conventions used in skeletal muscles. Perfect for students of anatomy and physiology!
