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What is the role of cartilage at the knee joint?
What is the role of cartilage at the knee joint?
- To connect muscles to bones
- To keep the bones together
- To provide cushioning between the bones (correct)
- To produce synovial fluid
During the straightening of the leg, which muscle contract as the agonist?
During the straightening of the leg, which muscle contract as the agonist?
- Knee extensor (correct)
- Knee flexor
- Neither, a tendon contracts
- Both knee flexor and extensor
Which component is NOT part of the knee joint structure?
Which component is NOT part of the knee joint structure?
- Ligaments
- Synovial fluid
- Muscle fibers (correct)
- Tendons
What term describes the process where one muscle contracts while the other relaxes?
What term describes the process where one muscle contracts while the other relaxes?
What fluid is found in the knee joint to reduce friction?
What fluid is found in the knee joint to reduce friction?
Welche Struktur dient nicht der Unterstützung der Bewegung im Knie?
Welche Struktur dient nicht der Unterstützung der Bewegung im Knie?
Was beschreibt am besten die Rolle des Schambeins in Bezug auf die Oberschenkelmuskeln?
Was beschreibt am besten die Rolle des Schambeins in Bezug auf die Oberschenkelmuskeln?
Was ist die Funktion der Sehnen im Zusammenhang mit den Oberschenkelmuskeln?
Was ist die Funktion der Sehnen im Zusammenhang mit den Oberschenkelmuskeln?
Wie interagieren die Oberschenkelmuskeln beim Beugen des Knies?
Wie interagieren die Oberschenkelmuskeln beim Beugen des Knies?
Welches Element ist entscheidend für die Reduzierung von Reibung im Kniegelenk?
Welches Element ist entscheidend für die Reduzierung von Reibung im Kniegelenk?
Flashcards
Knee Extensor Muscle
Knee Extensor Muscle
Muscle that straightens the leg at the knee.
Knee Flexor Muscle
Knee Flexor Muscle
Muscle that bends the leg at the knee.
Opposing Muscle Principle
Opposing Muscle Principle
Muscles work in pairs to produce movement; one contracts while the other relaxes for opposite actions.
Synovial Fluid
Synovial Fluid
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Tendons
Tendons
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Gelenkknorpel
Gelenkknorpel
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Gelenkflüssigkeit
Gelenkflüssigkeit
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Bänder
Bänder
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Sehnen
Sehnen
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Agonist und Antagonist
Agonist und Antagonist
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Study Notes
Skeletal Muscle Function
- Bones are connected by joints.
- Cartilage and synovial fluid protect the ends of the bones.
- Ligaments surround joints.
- Muscles attach to bones via tendons.
- Muscles contract to produce movement.
- Muscles work in pairs: one muscle contracts (agonist), while the opposing muscle relaxes (antagonist).
Knee Joint Function
- Knee extension is performed by the quadriceps muscle (extensor)
- Knee flexion is performed by the hamstring muscle (flexor)
- These two muscles work in opposition to each other.
- The contracting muscle is termed the agonist, the opposing relaxing muscle is termed the antagonist.
Structure of a Joint
- Bones meet at a joint.
- The ends of bones are covered with cartilage to prevent friction.
- Synovial fluid lubricates the joint.
- Ligaments connect bones to each other.
- Tendons connect muscle to bone.
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Description
This quiz covers the functions of skeletal muscles and joints, including how muscles contract to enable movement and the roles of various muscles in joint actions. Key concepts include agonist and antagonist muscles, as well as the structure and lubrication of joints. Test your knowledge of these fundamental concepts in human anatomy!
