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Which muscle is primarily responsible for the movement and is also known as the prime mover?
Which muscle is primarily responsible for the movement and is also known as the prime mover?
What is the role of the antagonist muscle during a movement?
What is the role of the antagonist muscle during a movement?
Which muscle category provides inter-vertebral and inter-segmental stability by limiting compressive, shear, and rotational forces?
Which muscle category provides inter-vertebral and inter-segmental stability by limiting compressive, shear, and rotational forces?
Which system comprises the muscles that provide inter-vertebral and inter-segmental stability?
Which system comprises the muscles that provide inter-vertebral and inter-segmental stability?
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In the context of core musculature, what is the importance of having a better understanding?
In the context of core musculature, what is the importance of having a better understanding?
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What is the role of the synergist muscle in relation to the agonist?
What is the role of the synergist muscle in relation to the agonist?
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Which muscle category stabilizes the structure while other muscles execute a movement?
Which muscle category stabilizes the structure while other muscles execute a movement?
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Why is it important to understand core musculature?
Why is it important to understand core musculature?
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Which segment provides Inter-vertebral and Inter-segmental stability by limiting compressive, shear, and rotational forces?
Which segment provides Inter-vertebral and Inter-segmental stability by limiting compressive, shear, and rotational forces?
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What is the primary function of an antagonist muscle during a movement?
What is the primary function of an antagonist muscle during a movement?
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Study Notes
Red Blood Cells and Blood Functions
- Red Blood Cells (RBCs) transport oxygen throughout the body.
- Blood regulates body temperature and protects against infections through White Blood Cells (WBCs) and Platelets.
Respiratory System
- Absorbs oxygen from the air and removes carbon dioxide.
- Key organs involved are the lungs and trachea.
- Blood plays a crucial role in transporting gases in the cardiovascular system.
Digestive System
- Processes food by crushing it and absorbing nutrients.
- Main components include mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, and intestines.
- The liver produces bile for digestion and the gallbladder stores bile.
Excretory / Urinary System
- Eliminates waste products after nutrient absorption.
- Primary organs include kidneys, bladder, and rectum.
Integumentary / Exocrine System
- Protects the body from external damage (e.g., heat, injuries).
- Major components include skin, nails, and sweat glands.
Lymphatic System
- Defends the body against pathogens and infections.
- Key components include lymph nodes, lymph fluid, and glands such as tonsils, spleen, thymus, and bone marrow.
Homeostasis
- Maintains stable balance in physiological variables: heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and glucose levels.
- Dynamic process with acceptable ranges rather than fixed values; for instance, normal heart rate varies between 60-100 BPM.
Muscle Spindles
- Sensory receptors located within muscles that communicate changes in muscle length to the brain.
- Signal the brain to prevent muscle overstretching by causing muscle contraction.
Golgi Tendon Organs (GTO)
- Sensory receptors present in muscle tendons that respond to changes in muscle tension.
- Signal the Central Nervous System (CNS) to relax muscles when excessive tension is detected, promoting flexibility.
Joint Receptors
- Located in and around joint capsules, they relay information about joint acceleration, deceleration, and pressure to the brain.
- Facilitate increased range of motion after muscle relaxation.
Structure of Skeletal Muscle
- Skeletal muscle consists of multiple layers of connective tissue: Endomysium (around muscle fibers), Perimysium (around fascicles), Epimysium (around whole muscle), and Fascia (surrounding entire muscle).
- These layers converge to form tendons, connecting muscles to bones and facilitating force transfer.
- Tendons are rounded, while flat connective tissue structures are termed aponeurosis.
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Test your knowledge on muscle spindles, Golgi tendon organ, and joint receptors. Learn about the functions of muscle spindles and how they communicate changes in muscle length to the brain.
