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What is the term for muscles that work against the action of the prime movers?
What is the term for muscles that work against the action of the prime movers?
Which of the following muscle types maintains the same length during contraction?
Which of the following muscle types maintains the same length during contraction?
What classification of muscle is determined by the number of heads it has?
What classification of muscle is determined by the number of heads it has?
Which of the following a composite (hybrid) muscle is characterized by?
Which of the following a composite (hybrid) muscle is characterized by?
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Which term best describes the unit formed by a motor neuron and the muscle fibers it innervates?
Which term best describes the unit formed by a motor neuron and the muscle fibers it innervates?
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What is a characteristic of red muscle fibers?
What is a characteristic of red muscle fibers?
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Which type of fascicular architecture describes a fan-shaped arrangement?
Which type of fascicular architecture describes a fan-shaped arrangement?
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Which muscles are classified as multipennate fasciculi?
Which muscles are classified as multipennate fasciculi?
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What type of muscle fiber is characterized by anaerobic metabolism and being easily fatigued?
What type of muscle fiber is characterized by anaerobic metabolism and being easily fatigued?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of skeletal muscle contraction?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of skeletal muscle contraction?
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Which type of muscular contraction is exemplified by the diaphragm?
Which type of muscular contraction is exemplified by the diaphragm?
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Which of these describes the structure of smooth muscle?
Which of these describes the structure of smooth muscle?
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What is the primary function of cardiac muscle?
What is the primary function of cardiac muscle?
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Study Notes
Muscle Types
- Skeletal muscles are responsible for movement.
- They are striated and voluntary, meaning they contract in response to conscious thought.
- Cardiac muscle is found only in the heart,
- It is striated but involuntary, meaning it contracts rhythmically without conscious control.
- Smooth muscles line organs and blood vessels,
- They are involuntary, and their contractions are crucial for functions like digestion and blood flow regulation.
Muscle Definition
- Muscles are contractile tissues that enable movement.
- Key characteristics include contractility, excitability (irritability), elasticity, and extensibility.
Muscle Structure
- Skeletal muscles are composed of bundles of muscle fibers (fascicles).
- These fascicles are grouped together by layers of connective tissue (epimysium, perimysium, endomysium).
- Muscle fibers are made of myofibrils, which contain the proteins actin and myosin responsible for contraction.
Fascicular Architecture
- Muscles are classified based on the arrangement of fascicles, impacting their function.
- Parallel fascicles (e.g., sartorius, quadrilateral) are arranged parallel to the muscle’s long axis and are typically designed for endurance.
- Oblique fascicles (e.g., convergent, pennate) are arranged obliquely to the muscle’s long axis and are typically designed for power.
- Different fascicle arrangements are suited to different functions (power vs. endurance).
Muscle Naming
- Muscles are named based on various criteria.
- Location (pectoralis, temporalis)
- Number of heads (biceps, triceps)
- Shape (trapezius, rhomboideus)
- Action (extensor, flexor)
- Position (superficial, deep)
Muscle Actions
- Muscles work together in groups to produce coordinated movements.
- Prime movers are the major muscles responsible for a specific action.
- Antagonists oppose the action of prime movers.
- Synergists assist prime movers by stabilizing a joint.
- Fixators stabilize joints for efficient movement.
Muscle Nerve Supply
- Motor nerves innervate muscles, enabling contraction.
- A motor nerve contains motor fibers (60%) and sensory fibers (40%).
- A motor unit contains the motor neuron and all the muscle fibers it innervates.
- Motor unit size varies depending on the muscle's function (extraocular vs. limb muscles).
Neuromuscular Junction
- The axon terminal of a motor neuron meets the muscle fiber at the neuromuscular junction.
- Neurotransmitters (e.g., acetylcholine) are released to trigger muscle contraction.
- This complex process allows for precise and appropriate muscle activation.
Composite Muscles
- Certain muscles receive innervation from multiple nerves (e.g., adductor magnus, flexor digitorum profundus)
- This dual innervation contributes to their complexity of action and helps the body adapt for efficient movement.
Kinesiology and Muscle Function
- Kinesiology analyzes body movements.
- Muscle actions are characterized by shunting, swing, and spin.
- Partition ratio (P=c/q) describes the relationship between cis and trans-articular movements .
Levers of the Body
- Bones and muscles act as levers for movement.
- Levers vary in class (I, II, III).
- Different lever classes optimize either force or speed or range of motion.
Applied Anatomy
- Paralysis involves loss of muscle function.
- Other issues like muscular spasm, muscle soreness, and pulled muscles are important considerations by professionals in applied anatomy and related fields.
- Muscle testing (measuring strength against resistance) can be useful for diagnosis and treatment of related issues.
Muscle Testing
- Measuring muscle strength against resistance can diagnose muscular issues or deficiencies and other related problems.
Atrophy, Hypertrophy, Hyperplasia
- Atrophy is a reduction in muscle size.
- Hypertrophy involves an increase in muscle size.
- Hyperplasia is an increase in the number of muscle fibers.
- These are important considerations when looking at growth, strength, or loss of muscle.
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Test your knowledge on the various types of muscles, their definitions, and structural characteristics. This quiz covers skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles, emphasizing their functions and anatomical features. Ideal for students studying human biology or anatomy.
