88 Questions
What is the main criterion used in naming skeletal muscles?
Location and function of the muscle
What is the benefit of understanding the Latin and Greek roots of anatomical terms?
It helps in understanding the vocabulary of anatomy
What is the name of the muscle that moves the thumb towards the palm?
Adductor pollicis brevis
What is the classification of muscles based on their attachments and locations?
Axial and appendicular muscles
What is the function of the axial muscles?
To support the body's posture
What is the name of the muscle that is responsible for moving the scapula and supporting the arm?
Trapezius
What is the term for the study of the muscles of the head, neck, and trunk?
Axial myology
What is the name of the joint that connects the scapula and the humerus?
Shoulder joint
What is the main function of an aponeurosis in the musculoskeletal system?
To transmit forces and length changes from muscle fascicles to the skeleton
What is the outermost layer of connective tissue surrounding a skeletal muscle?
Epimysium
What is the function of fascia in the musculoskeletal system?
To surround and organize muscles into functional compartments
What type of fascia is found directly under the skin and within the superficial adipose layers?
Superficial fascia
What is the term for a bundle of muscle fibers?
Fascicle
How does the pattern of fascicle arrangement affect muscle function?
It affects both range of motion and muscle power
What type of muscle has a parallel pattern of fascicle arrangement?
Parallel muscle
What is the term for a skeletal muscle cell?
Muscle fiber
What is the function of muscles with a circular pattern of fascicle arrangement?
They act as sphincters
Which muscle has a convergent pattern of fascicle arrangement?
Pectoralis major
What is the characteristic of muscles with a parallel pattern of fascicle arrangement?
The long axes of the fascicles are parallel to the long axis of the muscle
What is the functional unit of a muscle?
A motor unit
What is the difference between skeletal muscles and cardiac and smooth muscles?
Skeletal muscles require signaling from the nervous system to contract, while cardiac and smooth muscles do not
How many muscle fibers are typically in a motor unit?
The number of muscle fibers in a motor unit varies
What is the role of the axon branch of a somatic motor neuron?
To signal the muscle fiber to contract
What is the characteristic of muscle fibers in a motor unit?
They contract simultaneously
What is the primary reason for learning the criteria used in naming skeletal muscles?
To understand the meanings of muscle names
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic used in naming skeletal muscles?
Color
What is the term for the muscles that make up the head, neck, and trunk?
Axial muscles
According to the muscle naming criteria, what does the word 'adductor' imply?
Movement towards the midline
What is the benefit of understanding the Latin and Greek roots of anatomical terms in the context of muscle naming?
It helps in understanding the meanings of muscle names
Which of the following muscle groups is NOT a main group of axial muscles?
Arm muscles
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes axial muscles from appendicular muscles?
Location
What is the term for the study of the muscles that make up the axial and appendicular muscles?
Muscular System
What is the primary function of muscles with a circular pattern of fascicle arrangement?
To close external body openings
Which muscle has a convergent pattern of fascicle arrangement?
Pectoralis major muscle
What is the characteristic of muscles with a parallel pattern of fascicle arrangement?
The long axes of the fascicles are parallel to the long axis of the muscle
What is the role of the axon branch of a somatic motor neuron in a skeletal muscle?
To signal the muscle fibers to contract
What is a characteristic of the motor unit?
It consists of a motor neuron and all muscle fibers it controls
What is the number of muscle fibers in a motor unit?
Varies depending on the produced movements
How do muscles with a circular pattern of fascicle arrangement act?
They act as sphincters to close external body openings
What is the difference between skeletal muscles and cardiac and smooth muscles?
Skeletal muscles are voluntary, while cardiac and smooth muscles are involuntary
What is the primary function of an aponeurosis in the musculoskeletal system?
To transmit forces and length changes from the muscle fascicles to the skeleton
What is the significance of fascicle arrangement in skeletal muscles?
It determines the range of motion and muscle power
What is the characteristic of muscles with a multipennate pattern of fascicle arrangement?
They are typically the most powerful
What is the term for the layer of connective tissue that surrounds individual muscles?
Fascia
What is the function of deep fascia in the musculoskeletal system?
To surround and subdivide the muscular compartments
What is the term for a bundle of muscle fibers in a skeletal muscle?
Fascicle
What is the significance of the epimysium in the musculoskeletal system?
It is a layer of connective tissue that surrounds the entire muscle
What is the term for a skeletal muscle cell?
Muscle fiber
What is the primary function of the contractile units of a myofiber?
To facilitate muscle contraction
What is the arrangement of thick and thin filaments in a sarcomere responsible for?
The striated appearance of skeletal muscle
What is the significance of the neurovascular bundles in skeletal muscle?
They provide a pathway for nerve and blood vessels to travel together
What is the characteristic of skeletal muscle that allows it to be voluntary?
The presence of nerve supply
What is the primary function of the myofibrils in a myofiber?
To facilitate muscle contraction
What is the arrangement of myofilaments in a sarcomere?
Overlapping thick and thin filaments
What is the significance of the perimysium and epimysium connective tissue layers in skeletal muscle?
They support the structure of skeletal muscle
What is the characteristic of a myofiber?
It is a long, cylindrical cell with multiple peripherally located nuclei
What is the primary function of a skeletal muscle?
To pull bones
Which of the following is true about the origin and insertion of a skeletal muscle?
The origin and insertion can be reversed under different circumstances
What happens when a muscle contracts?
It shortens
What is the significance of understanding the origin and insertion of a skeletal muscle?
It helps in understanding the function of muscles
What is the attachment point of a muscle that is being pulled during muscular contraction?
Insertion
Why is it important to acknowledge that the both ends of a muscle can become the origin or insertion?
Because humans are dynamic and undertake a range of movements
What is the result of muscle contraction?
The insertion pulls the origin
What determines the direction of muscle contraction?
The circumstances of the movement
What is the primary function of muscles with a circular pattern of fascicle arrangement?
To close external body openings
What is the characteristic of the motor unit?
A group of muscle fibers that contract simultaneously
What is the difference between skeletal muscles and cardiac and smooth muscles?
Skeletal muscles are voluntary, while cardiac and smooth muscles are involuntary
What is the name of the muscle that surrounds the mouth and closes it by contracting?
Orbicularis oris
What is the term for the pattern of fascicle arrangement in which the origin of the muscle is broad and fascicles converge towards the insertion?
Convergent
What is the characteristic of muscles with a parallel pattern of fascicle arrangement?
Fascicles are parallel to the long axis of the muscle
How many muscle fibers are typically in a motor unit?
Several hundred
What is the role of the axon branch of a somatic motor neuron in a skeletal muscle?
To transmit impulses to the muscle fibers
What is the basis for dividing the skeleton into two parts?
axial and appendicular skeleton
What does the word 'adductor' imply in muscle naming?
a muscle that moves towards the midline
What is the benefit of understanding the Latin and Greek roots of anatomical terms?
to understand the meanings of muscle names
What are the two main groups of muscles in the body?
axial and appendicular muscles
What is the characteristic of axial muscles that distinguishes them from appendicular muscles?
their attachments to the axial skeleton
What is the study of the muscles of the head, neck, and trunk called?
myology
What is the purpose of learning the criteria used in naming skeletal muscles?
to understand the meanings of muscle names
What is the primary focus of this module?
axial muscles
What is the primary function of an aponeurosis in the musculoskeletal system?
To transmit forces and length changes from the muscle fascicles to the skeleton
What is the term for the layer of connective tissue that surrounds individual muscles?
Fascia
What is the characteristic of muscles with a parallel pattern of fascicle arrangement?
They produce a large range of motion but are not very powerful
What is the term for a bundle of muscle fibers in a skeletal muscle?
Fascicle
What is the function of deep fascia in the musculoskeletal system?
To surround and subdivide the muscular compartments
What is the significance of fascicle arrangement in skeletal muscles?
It affects the range of motion and muscle power
What is the term for the study of the muscles that make up the head, neck, and trunk?
Myology
What is the characteristic of muscles with a multipennate pattern of fascicle arrangement?
They produce a small range of motion but are very powerful
Study Notes
Muscle Structure
- Muscles with a circular pattern of fascicle arrangement surround external body openings and act as sphincters (e.g. orbicularis oris muscle).
- Convergent muscles have a broad origin and fascicles that converge towards the insertion (e.g. pectoralis major muscle).
- Parallel muscles have fascicles with long axes parallel to the long axis of the muscle, can be fusiform or strap-like (e.g. biceps brachii and sartorius muscles).
Motor Unit
- A motor unit consists of a motor neuron and all muscle fibers it controls.
- The number of muscle fibers in a motor unit varies from one to several hundred, depending on the precision of the produced movements.
- An impulse from a motor neuron generates a simultaneous contraction of all muscle fibers supplied by its axon.
Muscle Names
- Skeletal muscles are named based on location, shape, size, and other characteristics.
- Understanding the Latin and Greek roots of anatomical terms is crucial for learning muscle names (e.g. adductor pollicis brevis muscle).
Axial Muscles
- Axial muscles can be divided into two groups: muscles of the head, neck, and trunk.
- Aponeuroses transmit forces and length changes from muscle fascicles to the skeleton and modulate muscle shape changes during contraction.
Fascia
- Fascia is a thin layer of connective tissue outside the epimysium that surrounds individual muscles.
- Fascia can be classified as superficial and deep, with superficial fascia found under the skin and deep fascia surrounding and subdividing muscular compartments.
Patterns of Fascicle Arrangement in Muscles
- Fascicle arrangement and the number of fascicles affect range of motion and muscle power.
- Different skeletal muscles have different patterns of fascicle arrangement, including circular, convergent, and parallel patterns.
- Examples of muscles with different fascicle arrangements include multipennate, convergent, and parallel muscles.
Muscle Structure and Function
- Muscles with a circular pattern of fascicle arrangement surround external body openings and act as sphincters (e.g. orbicularis oris muscle)
- Muscles with a convergent pattern of fascicle arrangement have a broad origin and fascicles that converge towards the insertion (e.g. pectoralis major muscle)
- Muscles with a parallel pattern of fascicle arrangement have fascicles that are parallel to the long axis of the muscle, and can be either fusiform or strap-like (e.g. biceps brachii muscle and sartorius muscle)
Motor Unit
- Every skeletal muscle fiber is supplied by the axon branch of a somatic motor neuron, which signals the fiber to contract
- The functional unit of a muscle is called the motor unit, which consists of a motor neuron and all muscle fibers it controls
- An impulse from a motor neuron generates a simultaneous contraction of all muscle fibers supplied by the branching terminals of its axon
Muscle Names
- Skeletal muscles are named according to several criteria, including location, shape, size, and other characteristics
- Understanding the Latin and Greek roots of anatomical terms helps in learning muscle names (e.g. adductor pollicis brevis muscle)
Axial Muscles
- Axial muscles include the main groups of muscles that are attached to the axial skeleton (e.g. head, neck, and trunk muscles)
- Axial muscles include muscles that move the eyeballs, tongue, and larynx, as well as muscles that flex, extend, and rotate the neck and trunk
Fascia
- Fascia is a thin layer of connective tissue that surrounds individual muscles and is classified as superficial and deep
- Superficial fascia is found directly under the skin and within the superficial adipose layers, while deep fascia surrounds and subdivides the muscular compartments
Patterns of Fascicle Arrangement in Muscles
- Different skeletal muscles have different patterns of fascicle arrangement, which affect range of motion and muscle power
- Examples of fascicle arrangements include circular, convergent, parallel, and multipennate patterns
Skeletal Myofibre Structure
- A skeletal muscle cell (myofiber) is a long, cylindrical cell with multiple peripherally located nuclei
- A myofiber is composed of many myofibrils, which are the contractile elements of a myofiber
- A myofibril is composed of bundles of myofilaments (thick and thin filaments), which are arranged in repetitive units called sarcomeres
Sarcomere
- A sarcomere is the basic functional contractile unit of a myofiber
- A sarcomere is composed of overlapping thick and thin filaments and has several regions
Blood Supply and Innervation of Skeletal Muscle
- Skeletal muscles have an extensive network of blood vessels and nerves traveling through the epimysium and perimysium connective tissue layers
- The innervation of skeletal muscle is voluntary, and large motor units are found in trunk or thigh muscles, while small motor units are found in hand muscles
Origins and Insertions
- A skeletal muscle has at least two attachments, called an origin and an insertion
- The origin is the end of the muscle attached to a fixed, or stabilized, bone, while the insertion is the end of the muscle attached to the bone being pulled during muscular contraction
- In the anatomical position, the origin is usually the proximal attachment and the insertion is usually the distal attachment
Muscle Structure
- Muscles with a circular pattern of fascicle arrangement surround external body openings and act as sphincters (e.g. orbicularis oris muscle).
- Convergent muscles have a broad origin and fascicles that converge towards the insertion (e.g. pectoralis major muscle).
- Parallel muscles have fascicles with long axes parallel to the long axis of the muscle, can be fusiform or strap-like (e.g. biceps brachii and sartorius muscles).
Motor Unit
- A motor unit consists of a motor neuron and all muscle fibers it controls.
- The number of muscle fibers in a motor unit varies from one to several hundred, depending on the precision of the produced movements.
- An impulse from a motor neuron generates a simultaneous contraction of all muscle fibers supplied by its axon.
Muscle Names
- Skeletal muscles are named based on location, shape, size, and other characteristics.
- Understanding the Latin and Greek roots of anatomical terms is crucial for learning muscle names (e.g. adductor pollicis brevis muscle).
Axial Muscles
- Axial muscles can be divided into two groups: muscles of the head, neck, and trunk.
- Aponeuroses transmit forces and length changes from muscle fascicles to the skeleton and modulate muscle shape changes during contraction.
Fascia
- Fascia is a thin layer of connective tissue outside the epimysium that surrounds individual muscles.
- Fascia can be classified as superficial and deep, with superficial fascia found under the skin and deep fascia surrounding and subdividing muscular compartments.
Patterns of Fascicle Arrangement in Muscles
- Fascicle arrangement and the number of fascicles affect range of motion and muscle power.
- Different skeletal muscles have different patterns of fascicle arrangement, including circular, convergent, and parallel patterns.
- Examples of muscles with different fascicle arrangements include multipennate, convergent, and parallel muscles.
Learn about different types of muscle arrangements, including circular, convergent, and parallel patterns. Understand their functions and examples.
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