General
What are the 3 types of muscle
Cardiac, smooth, skeletal
What is an agonist muscle and example?
Prime mover; biceps
Names commonly based on Latin, but also -
Location, shape, and action
Muscle that allows us to shrug shoulders?
Trapezius muscle
An autoimmune disorder which destroys the neuromuscular junction and control is lost?
Myasthenia Gravis
Muscles are attached to bones with what?
Tendons
What is an antagonist, and an example?
Works opposite; Triceps
Kissing muscle
Orbicularis oris
Muscle that allows us to row a boat?
Latissimus dorsi
A genetic issue that damages the muscle fiber and results in weakness and immobility?
Musclular Dystrophy
Define the Origin of a muscle?
Point at which muscle attaches to the more stationary bone.
First class lever and muscle example
Fulcrum b/w the effort and resistance. Head on the vertebral column.
Muscle that lies over the cheekbone
Zygomaticus
What is the name of the calf muscles?
Gastrocnemius
A birth injury from lack of oxygen that affects posture, balance, and motor function?
Cerebral Palsy
Define the Insertion of a muscle?
Point at which the muscle attaches to a movable bone
Second class lever and a muscle example?
Resistence b/t the fulcrum and effort. Standing on tiptoes.
Longest muscle in our body and location?
Sartorius, down front of leg.
Muscle below elbow that helps direct fingers?
Brachioradialis
A neurodegenerative disease where neurons are destroyed and loss of voluntary muscles.
ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease
What is the belly of a muscle?
The largest part and where muscle fibers are found - b/w the origin and insertion
Third class lever and muscle example?
Effort is b/w the fulcrum and resistance. Biceps and Triceps.
Muscles on front of top of leg and back of top of leg?
Quadriceps and Hamstrings
What controls the fingers and toes and are in these digits?
Tendons
The powerhouse of the cells are damage and results in severe muscle weakness and death?
Mitochondrial Myopathies