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What is the primary role of antagonists in muscle movement?
What is the primary role of antagonists in muscle movement?
- To provide energy for muscle contraction
- To stabilize a joint during movement
- To oppose or reverse a particular movement (correct)
- To initiate a particular movement
Which term describes muscles that assist prime movers by adding force or reducing unnecessary movements?
Which term describes muscles that assist prime movers by adding force or reducing unnecessary movements?
- Antagonists
- Flexors
- Stabilizers
- Synergists (correct)
What does flexion do to the angle of a joint?
What does flexion do to the angle of a joint?
- It circumducts the joint
- It increases the angle
- It decreases the angle (correct)
- It rotates the joint
What is the primary function of skeletal muscle?
What is the primary function of skeletal muscle?
Which type of muscle movement involves moving a limb away from the midline of the body?
Which type of muscle movement involves moving a limb away from the midline of the body?
Which type of muscle is characterized by being striated and voluntary?
Which type of muscle is characterized by being striated and voluntary?
How is the muscle 'Temporalis' primarily characterized in its function?
How is the muscle 'Temporalis' primarily characterized in its function?
What role does smooth muscle play in the body?
What role does smooth muscle play in the body?
What does the term 'maximus' indicate when naming a muscle?
What does the term 'maximus' indicate when naming a muscle?
How does cardiac muscle function compared to skeletal muscle?
How does cardiac muscle function compared to skeletal muscle?
Which type of muscle contraction is characterized by the muscle length changing while maintaining tension?
Which type of muscle contraction is characterized by the muscle length changing while maintaining tension?
Which of the following describes the characteristics of smooth muscle?
Which of the following describes the characteristics of smooth muscle?
What does the term 'biceps' refer to in skeletal muscle naming?
What does the term 'biceps' refer to in skeletal muscle naming?
What is the function of muscles in maintaining posture?
What is the function of muscles in maintaining posture?
What is a prime mover or agonist in muscle function?
What is a prime mover or agonist in muscle function?
What distinguishes cardiac muscle from other muscle types?
What distinguishes cardiac muscle from other muscle types?
What is the primary function of the masseter muscle?
What is the primary function of the masseter muscle?
Which muscle is responsible for raising the eyebrow when surprised?
Which muscle is responsible for raising the eyebrow when surprised?
Which of the following muscles flexes and rotates the lumbar region of the vertebral column?
Which of the following muscles flexes and rotates the lumbar region of the vertebral column?
What is the primary action of the trapezius muscle?
What is the primary action of the trapezius muscle?
Which muscle acts as the prime mover in arm abduction when all its fibers contract simultaneously?
Which muscle acts as the prime mover in arm abduction when all its fibers contract simultaneously?
Which muscle is primarily involved in flexing and supinating the forearm?
Which muscle is primarily involved in flexing and supinating the forearm?
What is the action of the sartorius muscle?
What is the action of the sartorius muscle?
Which of the following muscles extends and stabilizes the leg?
Which of the following muscles extends and stabilizes the leg?
Flashcards
Muscle
Muscle
Dominant tissue in the heart and hollow organs; makes up nearly half the body's mass.
Muscle Function
Muscle Function
Produce movement, maintain posture, stabilize joints, and generate heat.
Skeletal Muscle
Skeletal Muscle
Muscles attached to the skeleton; responsible for body mobility.
Striations (Skeletal)
Striations (Skeletal)
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Cardiac Muscle
Cardiac Muscle
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Smooth Muscle
Smooth Muscle
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Prime Mover (Agonist)
Prime Mover (Agonist)
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Muscle contractions
Muscle contractions
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Antagonist Muscles
Antagonist Muscles
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Synergists
Synergists
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Muscle Insertion
Muscle Insertion
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Muscle Origin
Muscle Origin
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Flexion
Flexion
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Extension
Extension
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Muscle Location Naming
Muscle Location Naming
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Temporalis Muscle Action
Temporalis Muscle Action
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Masseter function
Masseter function
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Epicranius function
Epicranius function
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Rectus abdominis function
Rectus abdominis function
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Deltoid function
Deltoid function
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Triceps brachii function
Triceps brachii function
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Biceps brachii function
Biceps brachii function
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Tensor fascia lata function
Tensor fascia lata function
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Rectus femoris function
Rectus femoris function
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Study Notes
Muscular System Overview
- Muscles are derived from the Latin word "mus," meaning "little mouse."
- Muscle tissue is the dominant tissue in the heart and walls of hollow organs.
- It comprises nearly half of the body's mass.
Functions of Muscles
- Produce movement: Responsible for all locomotion and manipulation (e.g., smiling, frowning).
- Maintain posture and body position: Continuously adjust to counteract gravity.
- Stabilize joints: Strengthen and support joints.
- Generate heat: Muscle contractions produce body heat.
Types of Muscle Tissue
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1. Skeletal Muscle:
- Organs attached to bones.
- Longest muscle cells with visible stripes (striations).
- Contains muscle fibers, nerves, and blood.
- Fascia separates muscle from other muscles and skin.
- Responsible for body mobility and exert considerable power.
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2. Cardiac Muscle:
- Found only in the heart.
- Forms the bulk of the heart walls.
- Contracts without nervous system stimulation.
- Neural controls allow the heart to speed up for brief periods.
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3. Smooth Muscle:
- Found in walls of hollow visceral organs (stomach, bladder, respiratory passages).
- Slow, sustained contractions.
- Forces fluids and substances through internal body channels.
Functional Groups of Muscles
- Muscles only pull; they never push.
- 1. Prime mover (agonist): Muscle primarily responsible for a movement.
- 2. Antagonists: Muscles that oppose or reverse a movement. Remain relaxed when the prime mover is active. Located on opposite sides of the joint.
- 3. Synergists: Help prime movers by adding force or reducing unwanted movements.
Muscle and Body Movements
- Movement results from a muscle moving an attached bone.
- Muscles attach to bones at two points:
- Insertion: Attachment to the moveable bone.
- Origin: Attachment to the immovable bone.
Types of Ordinary Body Movements
- 1. Flexion: Decreases the angle of a joint, bringing bones closer together.
- 2. Extension: Increases the angle of a joint.
- 3. Rotation: Movement of a bone around its longitudinal axis (e.g., shaking head "no").
- 4. Abduction: Moving a bone away from the midline.
- 5. Adduction: Moving a bone toward the midline.
- 6. Circumduction: Cone-shaped movement where the distal end moves in a circle, while the proximal end remains stationary.
Naming of Skeletal Muscles
- Skeletal muscles are named based on various features:
- Location: (e.g., temporalis muscle)
- Shape: (e.g., deltoid muscle)
- Size: (e.g., maximus, minimus)
- Direction of muscle fibers: (e.g., rectus)
- Number of origins: (e.g., biceps, triceps)
- Location of attachments: (e.g., sternocleidomastoid)
- Muscle action: (e.g., flexor, extensor)
Muscles of the Head, Face, Abdomen, Thorax, Shoulder, Forearm, Thigh, and Leg
(Detailed descriptions of individual muscles and their actions are present in the provided text)
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This quiz covers the key concepts of the muscular system, including its functions, types of muscle tissue, and overall significance to the body. Learn about the various muscles, their roles in movement and posture, and the unique qualities of skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles.
