Leg Muscles
How many muscles make up the Quadriceps?
Four
Knee Extension
Tendons attach bones to this structure.
Muscles
Skeletal muscles have this type of contraction.
Voluntary
Smooth muscles have this type of contraction.
Involuntary
Three
The Rectus Femoris produces what action?
Knee Extension and Hip Flexion
Bundles of muscle fibers create this structure.
Fascicles
What are some examples of skeletal muscles?
Quads, hamstrings, biceps, triceps, etc.
What are some examples of smooth muscles?
Blood vessel lining, GI tract, esophagus, visceral organs
What are the names of the quadriceps muscles?
Vastus Lateralis, Vastus Medius, Vastus Intermedius, Rectus Femoris
The Gluteus Maximus produces what action?
Hip Extension
Bundles of myofibrils create this structure.
Muscles Fibers
True or False - These muscles are striated in appearance.
True
True or False - These muscles are striated in appearance.
FALSE
What are the names of the hamstring muscles?
Semimembranosis, Semitendinosis, Biceps Femoris
The Psoas Major produces what action?
Hip Flexion
These are THICK myofilaments found in the myofibrils.
Myosin
Shortens
What shape are these cells characteristically known for?
Spindle-Shaped
What is the name of the muscles attached to the tibia?
Tibialis Anterior
The Bicep Femoris produces what action?
Knee Flexion
These are THIN myofilaments found in the myofibrils.
Actin
What happens to the muscle length during an eccentric contraction?
Lengthens
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