Name that muscle
This muscle is located on the superior and anterior apsect of the arm. It performs elbow flexion.
What is a biceps brachii?
attaches muscle to bone
tendon
# of muscles in the body
Over 600
True or False? An eccentric contraction of a muscle is when the muscle shortens while contracting.
False!
- Lengthens!
this muscle is medial quadriceps muscle that often shuts down with an ACL tear
vastus medialis
medical term for a "pulled muscle"
What is a muscle strain?
strongest skeletal muscle
Masseter
Which muscle learned helps you to dorsiflex your ankle?
Tibialis anterior
This is the largest quadriceps muscle that crosses the hip and knee
rectus femoris
stable attachment of a muscle
origin
When the muscle lengthens and shortens when performing an exercise, this is called a ___________ exercise.
Isotonic
This is your "six pack" muscle
What is the rectus abdominis?
what is the insertion of the quadriceps muscles
tibial tuberosity via the patella tendon
A condition in which calcium deposits are produced and can accumulate within the muscle after a blow or repeated blows is ______.
myositis ossificans
This muscle helps you to give a big hug and do the bench press. One of it's main actions is horizontal adduction.
Pectoralis Major
This muscle is deep to the trapezius and performs scapular retraction
Rhomboids
What is the name for a muscle that crosses 2 joints?
bicarticular
Eccentric contractions tend to cause _______.
DOMS (Delayed onset muscle soreness 48-72 hours later)
Give an example of an isometric exercise
planks, wall-sits