Characteristics/Functions
Skeletal muscle has how many characteristics?
Skeletal muscle has four primary characteristics that relate to its functions
What is the term for huge?
Vastus
What is flexion?
Means to bend.
What is contractility?
The ability to shorten/contract
What is the term for large?
Maximus
What is an abduction?
Means to take away, moving the arms away from the body, or spreading your fingers apart.
What is elasticity?
The capacity to recoil or return to the original shape or length after contraction/extension
What is the term for long?
Longus
What is an extension?
Means to straighten. It increases the angle between two bones.
What is Extensibility?
Means that a muscle can be stretched or extended.
What is the term for small?
Minimus
What is plantar flexion?
Is the movement at the ankle that increases the angle between the foot and leg. Ex: standing on your toes.
What is excitability?
What is the term for short?
Brevis
What is hyperextension?
Occurs when a part of the body is extended beyond the anatomical position, the angle becomes greater than 180 degrees.