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19 Cards in this Set
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Movement |
Change in position of body part |
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Origin |
Least moveable point of attachment, usually closest to the midline |
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Insertion |
Most moveable point of attachment, usually farthest from the midline |
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Innervation |
Nerves that bring sensory or motor skills to an area |
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Palpitation |
Ability to palpate or move a muscle |
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Contraction |
The shortening of a muscle in response to a stimulation |
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Agonist |
Muscle that produces movement |
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Antagonist |
Muscle that produces opposite movement |
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Synergist |
Enhance the movement of the prime mover |
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Prime Mover |
The main muscle in a group that is primarily responsible for the movement |
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Atrophy |
Muscles will decrease in size due to lack of use |
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Muscle Tone |
A constant state of partial contraction |
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Kinesiology |
Study of human movement |
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Isometric Contraction |
A change in force against a muscle but the length stays the same |
Pushing outward against a door frame |
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Isotonic Contraction |
When a muscle shortens in length, the force of contraction is constant and the muscle changes. |
Lifting a book |
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Eccentric |
Muscle contraction that lengthens the muscle belly |
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Concentric |
Muscle contraction whereby the muscle belly is shortened |
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Tetany |
Sustained muscle contraction |
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Fixator |
Specialized synergist |
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