Describe the first step of sliding filament theory.
Acetylcholine is released at the neuromuscular junction.
Describe flexion.
Decreasing the angle of a joint.
What does the term "tri" mean?
Three
Identify the fascicle arrangement
Circular
Demonstrate circumduction with your head.
Mr. V's discretion
List the 3 protein filaments involved in SFT.
Actin
Myosin
Troponin
Describe eversion.
The rotation of the foot so that the big toe move away from the midline of the body.
What does the term "maxiumus" mean?
Largest
Identify the fascicle arrangement
Fusiform
What two photoreceptors are within the retina?
Rods and Cones
Actin and myosin form this when they bind to one another.
Crossbridge
Describe circumduction.
The movement of the limb so that one end is stationary and the other end moves in cirlces.
What does the term "oblique" mean?
Diagonal striations
Identify the fascicle arrangement.
Muscle C
Bipennate
What president is on the quarter?
George Washington
True or False. The shortening of a muscle is considered a contraction.
True
Describe hyperextension.
The increase of an angle of a joint that moves beyond what the body is capable of.
What does the term "adductor" mean?
A muscle that adducts
Identify the fascicle arrangement.
Parallel
The image below shows a flexed muscle. What type of muscle movement has to occur in order for this muscle to be flexed?
Flexion
Botox is a toxin used in cosmetic surgery. Botox prevents the release of acetylcholine. Describe the symptoms one might experience after having injected Botox.
Inability to contract muscles.
Describe opposition.
The tip of the thumb touches the tip of any finger on the same hand.
What does the term "tibialis" mean?
Having to do with the tibia bone.
All pennate muscles are described using this word which means diagonal.
Oblique
The only appendage on the human body that does opposition is the thumb. What type of joint allows for this motion?
Saddle joint