Muscle Physiology and Experimental Design Quiz
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What is the first step in the muscle contraction process?

  • Active site exposure (correct)
  • Cross-bridge formation
  • Power stroke
  • Myosin reset & ATP hydrolysis

What initiates the detachment of the myosin head from the actin filament?

  • Release of ADP
  • Hydrolysis of ATP
  • Formation of a cross-bridge
  • Attachment of new ATP molecule (correct)

Which type of muscle is characterized by being striated and involuntary?

  • Smooth muscle
  • Cardiac muscle (correct)
  • Skeletal muscle
  • Voluntary muscle

What happens during the power stroke phase of muscle contraction?

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Which step immediately follows the formation of a cross-bridge between myosin and actin?

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What is the first step in the experimental design process?

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Which of the following is an essential part of making a prediction in the experimental design process?

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What follows after conducting the experiment in the experimental design process?

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During which stage of the experimental design process do you synthesize and model data?

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What is the role of the epimysium in skeletal muscle structure?

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Which muscle rule states that muscles work in opposing pairs?

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Which action is part of the 'Communicate Findings' phase in the experimental design process?

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What distinguishes flexors from extensors in muscle function?

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What are blood vessels and nerves collectively known as in muscle tissue?

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What type of joint is characterized by limited movement and is connected by hyaline cartilage?

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How is the muscle insertion defined?

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Which type of synovial joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

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Which component of a synovial joint serves to reduce friction between articulating bones?

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Identifying which of the following is NOT a type of synovial joint?

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Which statement about fibrous joints is true?

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Which exercise focuses on improving ankle mobility?

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What is the primary purpose of Heel Slides in ROM exercises?

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Which exercise requires the use of a therapy band?

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During which exercise would a person be expected to hold onto a wall for balance?

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Which term describes moving away from the midline of the body?

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What does circumduction involve?

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Which exercise targets the hip extensors and stabilizers?

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What is hyperextension?

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Which movement is described as bending at the ankle while pointing the toes toward the ground?

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How do muscles and joints cooperate to facilitate movement?

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What is the primary function of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)?

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Which of the following injuries commonly results from a valgus deformity?

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What type of impact typically causes a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury?

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What is one of the primary uses of kinesiology tape?

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Which of the following best describes passive range of motion exercises?

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Which muscle is classified by its shape and resembles a trapezoid?

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Which of the following muscles has its origin on ribs 3-5?

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What action does the flexor carpi ulnaris perform?

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Which muscle is characterized by having two origins?

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What is the primary action of the abdominal head of the pectoralis major during a volleyball spike?

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Which muscle fibers are arranged in a circular pattern?

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The insertion of the sternal head of the pectoralis major is located on which part of the body?

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What distinguishes the gluteus maximus from the gluteus minimus?

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Flashcards

Skeletal Muscle

Striated, voluntary muscle attached to bone, enabling movement.

Smooth Muscle

Involuntary muscle found in organs like digestive tract, helping with digestion & blood flow.

Cardiac Muscle

Striated, involuntary muscle that pumps blood throughout the body.

Muscle Contraction Steps

Active site exposure, cross-bridge formation, power stroke, ATP attachment & myosin reset.

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Cross-bridge Formation

Myosin head connecting to an actin filament during muscle contraction.

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Muscle Layers

Epimysium, perimysium, and endomysium are connective tissues surrounding muscles, fascicles, and individual muscle fibers, respectively, organizing muscle structure.

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Muscle Attachment Rules

Muscles have at least two attachment points that span a joint, always pull to shorten, and have insertion (moving end) and origin (stationary end).

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Flexor/Extensor Muscles

Flexors decrease the angle between body parts, while extensors increase the angle.

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Opposing Muscle Pairs

Muscles work in pairs where one contracts and the other relaxes to produce movement.

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Muscle Function

Muscles generate force and movement by contracting, pulling on bones, and enabling body function with the help of nerves & blood vessels.

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Trapezius shape

Trapezius muscle is shaped like a trapezoid.

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Gluteus maximus size

The largest muscle in the gluteus group.

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Frontalis location

Located on the frontal bone of the skull.

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Orbicularis Oculi fiber direction

Fibers form a circle around the eye.

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Flexor Carpi Ulnaris action

Flexes the hand at the wrist.

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Sternocleidomastoid origin

Originates from sternum (breastbone) and clavicle (collarbone).

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Pectoralis Minor rotation

Rotates the shoulder forward.

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Pectoralis Major (sternal head) action

Adducts the arm across the chest (e.g., sidearm baseball pitch).

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Identify the Question

The first step in an experiment; it involves finding a problem to solve through research and forming a specific research question.

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Make a Prediction

This step involves creating a testable statement (hypothesis) and identifying the variables in the experiment.

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Design an Experiment

Planning the experiment, including controls, steps, materials, safety precautions, and data collection methods.

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Conduct Experiment

Carrying out the experiment as planned, following steps, collecting data, and conducting multiple trials.

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Analyze the Data

Looking at the collected data, modeling it, recognizing trends, and drawing conclusions based on the evidence.

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Synovial Joint

A movable joint with synovial fluid, reducing friction in the joint space.

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Fibrous Joint

A fixed, immovable joint primarily made of collagen.

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Cartilaginous Joint

A joint with some movement, with cartilage between bones.

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Pivot Joint

Allows rotation around an axis, like the neck

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Types of Synovial Joints

Different types of synovial joints allow specific movements, e.g., hinge, ball-and-socket.

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Rotation

Moving around the longitudinal axis of a bone.

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Circumduction

Moving in a circular motion.

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Abduction

Moving away from the body's midline.

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Flexion

Decreasing the angle between bones.

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Extension

Increasing the angle between bones.

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ACL Injury

A tear or stretch of the anterior cruciate ligament, often caused by sudden twisting motions in the knee.

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Passive ROM

A therapy technique where a therapist moves a stiff joint to gently stretch muscles and restore movement.

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Kinesiology Tape

A stretchy tape used by therapists to improve muscle support and correct movement patterns or posture

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Knee Ligaments

Tough tissues connecting bones in the knee, keeping it stable and preventing specific types of movement.

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PCL Injury

A tear of the posterior cruciate ligament, often caused by a direct impact to the knee.

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Heel Slides Exercise

A floor exercise where a person lying on their back moves feet up and down for range-of-motion (ROM) improvement

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Single Leg Bridge Exercise

A floor exercise where a person lying on their back lifts one leg to improve lower body flexibility and mobility.

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Ankle Inversion with Band

An exercise using band to invert the ankles, improving mobility and range of motion by applying tension.

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Standing Quad Stretch

A stretching exercise to improve the flexibility of the quadriceps muscle group, holding a leg behind while standing to stretch the muscles.

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ROM exercises

Exercises designed to improve the range of motion (ROM) or flexibility of various joints and muscles in the body.

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