Sliding Filament Theory
Muscle Movements
Muscular Nomenclature
Fascicle Arrangements
***RANDOM***
100
Describe the first step of sliding filament theory.
Acetylcholine is released at the neuromuscular junction.
100
Describe flexion.
Decreasing the angle of a joint.
100
What does the term "tri" mean?
Three
100
Identify the fascicle arrangement
Circular
100
Demonstrate circumduction with your head.
Mr. V's discretion
200
List the 3 protein filaments involved in SFT.
Actin
Myosin
Troponin
200
Describe eversion.
The rotation of the foot so that the big toe move away from the midline of the body.
200
What does the term "maxiumus" mean?
Largest
200
Identify the fascicle arrangement
Fusiform
200
What two photoreceptors are within the retina?
Rods and Cones
300
Actin and myosin form this when they bind to one another.
Crossbridge
300
Describe circumduction.
The movement of the limb so that one end is stationary and the other end moves in cirlces.
300
What does the term "oblique" mean?
Diagonal striations
300
Identify the fascicle arrangement.
Muscle C
Bipennate
300
What president is on the quarter?
George Washington
400
True or False. The shortening of a muscle is considered a contraction.
True
400
Describe hyperextension.
The increase of an angle of a joint that moves beyond what the body is capable of.
400
What does the term "adductor" mean?
A muscle that adducts
400
Identify the fascicle arrangement.
Parallel
400
The image below shows a flexed muscle. What type of muscle movement has to occur in order for this muscle to be flexed?
Flexion
500
Botox is a toxin used in cosmetic surgery. Botox prevents the release of acetylcholine. Describe the symptoms one might experience after having injected Botox.
Inability to contract muscles.
500
Describe opposition.
The tip of the thumb touches the tip of any finger on the same hand.
500
What does the term "tibialis" mean?
Having to do with the tibia bone.
500
All pennate muscles are described using this word which means diagonal.
Oblique
500
The only appendage on the human body that does opposition is the thumb. What type of joint allows for this motion?
Saddle joint