The origin of this muscle is the medial/distal aspect of the anterior femur
What is the Vastus Medialis
100
The posterior cruciate ligament of the knee prevents this tibial motion.
What is posterior translation
100
Arnold Swarzegegger is bench pressing 450 pounds on a flat bench. What muscle is the primary mover?
What is the pectoralis major
100
These specialized free nerve ending receptors in the body send pain responses to the brain.
What are nocioceptors
100
In reference to sensory afferent and motor efferent pathways, 2nd order neurons are primary referred to as this.
What is a connector neuron
200
The origin of this scapular elevator is the superior angle of the scapula.
What is the Levator Scapulae
200
The ligament that is most often compromised with isolated forced ankle inversion is this.
What is the calcaneofibular ligament
200
Arnold is squatting 350 pounds on a squat rack. The relational movement of the quadraceps and hamstrings in this task performance is called this.
What is a co-contraction
200
In accordance with the principles of reciprocal inhibition, for the anteriod deltoid to contract, this muscle must relax.
What is the posteriod deltoid
200
The numbers 8, 12, 5, 5 and 1 are synonomous with this.
What are the spinal nerves
300
The origin of this hip flexor is the anterior superior illiac spine
What is the rectus femoris
300
The ligament the prevents excessive ankle eversion is named this.
What is the deltoid ligament
300
Arnold is exerting force pushing against an immovable object. What type of muscular contraction is occuring?
What is an isometric contraction
300
In accordance with the principles of antagonistic muscle actions, for the infraspinatus to contract, this muscle must relax.
What is the subscapularis
300
If the stimulus is of threshold value, all muscle fibers of the motor unit will contract
What is the all or none principle
400
This shoulder external rotator arises from this broadbased anatomical landmark appropriately names "below the spine"..
What is the infraspinatus
400
This ligament is responsible for maintain elbow joint integrity during the propulsion phase of the overhead throwing motion is named this
What are the medial collateral ligament of the elbow
400
Arnold is performing biceps curls in repeated negative contractions. This type of muscle contraction is classified as this.
What is an eccentric contraction
400
The muscle is the most lateral of the hamstring muscle group.
What is the biceps femoris
400
Embedded “in series” in the tendon, these specialized receptors are activated as tension in tendon increases and signals the CNS to relax the muscle.
What are golgi tendon organs (GTO's)
500
The origin point of this muscle wrist ulnar deviator is the medial epicondyle of the elbow
What is the flexor carpi ulnaris
500
This ligament works synergistically with the acromioclavicular and sternoclavicular ligaments to maintain the integrity of the shoulder girdle.
What is the coracoclavicular ligament
500
Arnold is performing repeated abdominal crunches to look buff for the beach. What is the relationship of the rectus abdominus and the internal and external obliques?
What are synergists.
500
These neural tracts carry information from the brain to the peripheral muscles causing volitional movement is called this.
What are motor afferents.
500
This little brain plays a key role in sensory integration and regulates timing & intensity of muscle contraction.