Muscle Terms and Definitions
the term for "protein"
What is sin
the functional unit of the nervous system
What is a neuron
stimulus too small to create an action potential.
What is subthreshold stimulus
other name for the Achillies tendon
What is the calcaneal tendon
what is myo
Repeating units of myofibrils
What are sarcomeres
prime mover which rotates and flexes the head.
What is sternocleidomastoid
What is the patellar ligament
Skeletal, Cardiac and Smooth
What are the different types of muscle tissue
stimulus of increasing strength that create MORE ap
What is submaximal stimulus
largest gluteus muscle
What is gluteus maximus
muscles in the forearm that creates motion in the hand
What is extrinsic hand muscles
Movement, Posture and Heat Production
What are the three tasks of muscles
stimulus strong enough to create ONE ap
What is threshold stimulus
buttocks
What is gluteus
muscles that work together
Contractility, Excitability, Elasticity and Extensibility
What are functional characteristics of muscle tissue
State of partial contraction in a muscle
What is muscle tone
"bracelet" that holds down tendons
What is extensor reticulum
the "palms down" motion
what is to pronate