Nerve
What are the two major divisions of the nervous system?
Central and Peripheral
Which is the most superficial layer of the skin?
epidermis
The most effective first aid for muscle injuries is:
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
Which movement is best used on scar tissue?
friction/cross fiber
Which muscles tendons form the Achilles tendon?
Gastrocnemius and Soleus
The pain sensation that is felt in the hand, even though the hand has been amputated, is called:
Phantom Pain
Which layer of the skin is considered the living layer of skin?
dermis
What is the prime mover muscle called?
Agonist
Ligament injury is slow to heal due to?
Poor Blood Supply
Flexion of the knee and plantar flexion of the ankle are both actions of which muscle?
Gastrocnemius
Which muscle might be a source of sciatic pain by entrapping the sciatic nerve?
Piriformis
What are the glands in the skin involved in sweating to cool the body?
Sudoriferous Glands
An isometric contraction occurs when:
the muscle contracts and develops tension but does not change in length
What is a saclike structure that is found around or near some joints and acts like a cushion?
Bursae
Which two quadriceps muscles originate on the Linea aspera of the femur?
Vastus Lateralis and Vastus Medialis
Which of the following allows smooth and uninterrupted nerve impulses?
Myelin Sheath
Where does mitosis (division) of epithelial cells occur?
in the stratum basal
Non-use of a muscle for a prolonged period can cause:
Atrophy
The function of ligaments is to:
stabilize joints
What are the two primary actions of the biceps femoris?
flexing knee and extending hip/femur
Specialized nerve endings located where the muscle joins the tendon that functions to protect the tendon from being overloaded are called:
Golgi Tendon Organ
What happens during the initial phase of acute inflammation of fibrous tissue?
Vasodialation
What chemical is released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum in contraction of skeletal muscle fibers
Ca++ or Ca2+
Name the tissue found covering the articular surface of bones
Hyaline Cartilage
This muscle braces the knee when walking
TFL: Tensor Fascia Latae