Organize Those Muscles
Iliacus and Psoas Major share the same insertion point
What two muscles share the lesser trochanter as an insertion point?
It also plays an important role in forced expiration and in increasing intra-abdominal pressure
What is special about the rectus abdominus muscle?
Keep in contact with the client
After draping and applying massage lubricant to the part of the body to be massaged, the practitioner should?
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What is Christmas?
Iliac Fossa
Sarcomeres or the "madam"
What is a the network of membranous channels in the muscle cells that release calcium ions, causing muscle contractions called or referred to as?
Sequence
What is the pattern or design of a massage called?
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It inserts on the Mastoid Process of the temporal bone.
What is the Splenius Capitis?
a muscle group on the side of the neck that help stabilize, flex (bend forward), laterally flex (tilt the head to the side), and rotate the neck
What are your Scalenes?
Work general to specific to general and from superficial to deep to superficial
What is a general rule when performing a stroke or working in an area?
What is Rachel's favorite Disney character?
What happens to the muscle fibers of the chest when the scapula is abducted?
Located:dorsal side of spine and deep to the serratus anterior
Actions: Spinal Extension, Lateral Flexion, and the upper fibers help with rotation of the head and neck to the same side
What is the Iliocostalis?
communication with client is most important
When approaching a chest sequence and palpating near breast tissue what is most important?