Muscle Man
What is a characteristic/property of muscles?
Elasticity, Contractility, Excitability, etc...
What is step 1 of the primary survey
scene safety
Hip Flexion, Knee Extension
What is a bending force?
compression and tension combined
What is a tension force?
Pulling
Where is smooth muscle located?
Around your organs
Airways
Breathing
Circulation
What is the muscle action(s) of the pectoralis major?
Flexion and Adduction
What type of force creates a blister?
shearing
What does hemo mean?
Blood
What is a function of the muscular system?
Support, Protect, Assist in movement, Produce body temp, etc...
How do we check for level of consciousness?
Tap..Tap
Sternum Rub
What is the muscle action(s) of the Semitendonosis
Knee Flexion, Hip Extension
What is fibroplasia?
scar formation
What is an average blood pressure for an athlete?
(not a normal human)
110/70
Skeletal Muscles are attached to bones by?
Tendons
List 4 locations to take a pulse (must use proper terms)
What is muscle action(s) of the biceps brachii?
Flexion
What is the goal of the inflammatory phase?
begin healing and stop the bleeding
What does logist mean?
One who studies
Actin and Myosin
What is a normal resting heart rate for an adult (pulse rate)?
60-80bpm
What is the muscle action(s) of the rhomboids?
Adduct, stabilize, rotate
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
What is a cause of a stress fracture?
overuse, change in surface, etc...