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What are the types of movement?

Internal Movement, Locomotion

Internal movements are always voluntary - Correct the sentence

Internal movements are voluntary or involuntary

Give Examples of types of muscles causing internal movements - Give example for each classifying voluntary/ involuntary

1. Smooth muscles (involuntary) - Peristaltic movements, constriction and dilution of blood vessels etc


2. Cardiac muscles (involuntary) - Contraction and relaxation of heart


3. Striated muscles (voluntary) - Movements of limbs, head, eyeballs, etc.

Types of movements

1. Amoeboid


2. Ciliary


3. Whorling


4. Muscular


5. Tentacular

Amoeboid movement is performed by _________________ using cytoplasmic elements like ________________ and _______________.

Examples showing Amoeboid movement

Leucocytes, Macrophages

Examples showing ciliary movement

Ciliated epithelium in trachea, oviduct, Paramoecium

In Paramoecium, cilia help in _________________ and _______________.

1. Movement of food through cytopharynx into food vacuole


2. Locomotion

Whorling movement is caused by ________________ for example in _________.

Flagella, sperm

Hydra uses tentacles to ________________ and for _______________.

Capture prey, locomotion

Types of movements shown by human cells

Amoeboid, ciliary, muscular

Number of skeletal muscles in human body

640

Body movements help to maintain _____________ against gravity.

Equilibrium

____________________ helps in the circulation of blood and respiration respectively.

Rhythmic movement of heart and lungs

_________________ from one place to another on its own is called Locomotion.

Change in locus of whole body/ Act of displacing body

Locomotion is the characteristic feature of _____________.

Animals

Locomotion requires a perfect coordinated activity of _____________ systems.

Muscular, skeletal, neural

What are limbs?

Extensions from trunks

What are the parameters found in limbs which bring about movement and locomotion?

Supporting bones, joints and skeletal muscles

During locomotion, __________ serve as lever, ___________ as fulcrum and the ____________ generate force.

Bones, joints, skeletal muscles

Locomotion helps in escaping from _______________.

Predators

Locomotion increases chances of _____________ and ____________.

Survival and continuation of race

About ________% of body weight in human adult is contributed by muscles

40-50

Muscle is of ______________ origin.

Mesodermal

Skeletal muscles are primarily involved in ___________ and __________.

Locomotory actions and changes of body posture

_______________ muscles show branching pattern.

Cardiac

Skeletal muscles are also known as

Voluntary/ Striated

Smooth muscles are also known as

Involuntary/ unstriated/ visceral

Skeletal muscles are attached to skeleton by means of ____________.

Tendons

Fascicles are held together by

Common collagenous connective tissue layer called fascia

Contractile structural and Functional units of muscles are ________________.

Sarcomeres

Names of muscle filaments with thickness -

1. Actin - Thin


2. Myosin - Thick

Specific names for the following for muscle fibres -


1. Plasma membrane


2. Cytoplasm


3. Endoplasmic reticulum

1. Sarcolemma


2. Sarcoplasm


3. Sarcoplasmic reticulum

Important feature of sarcolemma

Electrically charged

Sarcoplasmic reticulum is a storehouse of __________.

Calcium ions

4 main properties of muscles

1. Excitability


2. Contractility


3. Expandability


4. Elasticity

Tendons are __________.

Inelastic thick bands of white fibrous tissue

Ligaments are ______________ (elastic/ inelastic)

Elastic

Myosin is anchored to _____________ in a ____________ manner

M-line, straight

Actin is anchored to _____________ in a ____________ manner

Z-line, Alternate

Actin and myosin are arranged ____________ to each other and to ____________.

Longitudinal, myofibril axis

Sarcomere is portion between two _________________.

successive Z-lines

Each actin filament is made up of

1. Two F (filamentous) - actin chains helically interwoven


2. Two filaments of Tropomyosin running close to F-actin


3. Troponin - receptors on tropomyosin

Tropomyosin and troponin are ________________.

Proteins

Biomolecular form

Function of Troponin

In resting state, it masks the the Myosin binding sites

Each F-actin is a polymer of _________________.

Monomeric G (globular) - actins

Monomeric unit of myosin is _____________.

Meromyosin

Parts of meromyosin

1. Heavy Meromyosin (HMM) - Globular head + short arm


2. Light Meromyosin (LMM) - Tail

________________ projects outwards at regular distance from polymerised myosin filament and is known as ________________.

HMM component, cross arm


(Note: not cross bridge)

Globular head of meromyosin contains __________ enzyme and has binding sites for ____________.

ATPase, ATP and actin

HMM in resting state is known as ____________ and in bound state as ____________.

Cross arm, cross bridge

Mechanism of muscle contraction is best explained by _______________.

Sliding filament theory

__________ slides over __________.

Actin, myosin

Sliding filament theory in short using keywords

CNS - signal - motor neuron - neuromuscular junction - axon end - synaptic bulb - acetylcholine - sarcolemma - Action potential - T tubule - sarcoplasmic reticulum - calcium ions - Troponin receptor - Tropomyosin twisting - myosin binding sites exposed - In myosin - ATP at ATP binding sites - ATPase - ADP and inorganic Phosphate - cross bridge - another ATP - pulled inwards - actin sliding - Z-lines closer -Hzone disappear - contraction micro to macro

Reaction time is (same/different) in different muscles

Different

Repeated activation of muscles leads to formation of _______________ due to ________________, causing ____________.

Lactic acid, anaerobic breakdown of glycogen, fatigue

Oxygen storing pigment in muscles is called ______________.

Myoglobin

If myoglobin content is more, it gives ________ appearance to muscles. Then muscles are called _____________. These are found in __________ people.

Reddish, red muscles, physically active

If myoglobin content is less, it gives ________ appearance to muscles. Then muscles are called _____________. These are found in __________ people.

Relatively whitish, white muscles, lazy

Red fibres have high amount of ____________ (other than myoglobin), so they are also called _____________.

Mitochondria, aerobic fibres

Muscle starting is at ___________ and known as __________.

Fixed bones of joints, origin

Muscle termination is at ___________ and known as __________.

Movable bones, insertion

Middle portion of muscle is _________.

Belly

Three main types of striated muscles - give examples with respect to flexion of elbow

1. Prime movers - initial movement/ major contraction (Biceps)


2. Antagonists - opposite movement to prime (Triceps)


3. Synergists - Assist prime (Brachialis for biceps)

What are antagonistic muscles?

Muscles which on contraction produce opposite movement at same joint

Skeletal muscles are (neurogenic/myogenic). Give meaning

Neurogenic - need repeated stimuli from CNS

Cardiac muscles are (neurogenic/myogenic). Give meaning

Myogenic - stimulus by own node

Meaning of following -


1. Flexion


2. Extension


3. Adduction


4. Abduction


5. Supination


6. Pronation


7. Levation


8. Depression


9. Constriction


10. Dilation


11. Protaction


12. Retractor

1. Angle decrease


2. Angle increase


3. Towards midline


4. Away from midline


5. and 6. Prabhu pronates, student supinates


7. Lifted up


8. Lowered down


9. Opening reduces


10. Opening decreases


11. Move forwards


12. Move backwards

Give one term for the following


1. Angle decrease


2. Angle increase


3. Towards midline


4. Away from midline


5. Rotate upwards


6. Rotate downwards


7. Lifted up


8. Lowered down


9. Opening reduces


10. Opening decreases


11. Move forwards


12. Move backwards

1. Flexion


2. Extension


3. Adduction


4. Abduction


5. Supination


6. Pronation


7. Levation


8. Depression


9. Constriction


10. Dilation


11. Protaction


12. Retractor

2 Examples of flexor and extensor pair

1. Elbow movement - biceps and Triceps


2. Knee movement - Quadriceps and hamstrings

In a meromyosin, what is the relative position on head of an ATP binding site and an actin binding site?

Actin BS - Up


ATP BS - Down

Example of adductor-abductor pair and location

Adductor - Latissimus dosti


Abductor - Deltoid


Shoulder

Contraction and dilation are types of ____________ action.

Sphinctor

Give the types (Neurogenic/ myogenic), (Striated/ Non- striated)


1. Voluntary


2. Involuntary


3. Cardiac

1. Neurogenic, Striated


2. Neurogenic, Non-striated


3. Myogenic, Striated

Which muscles do not get fatigued? Why?

Involuntary and Cardiac. Because Contractions are slow and for longer period

Cardiac muscles shows __________ striations.

Faint

Visceral muscles are arranged in _________ and _________ layers.

Inner circular, Outer Longitudinal

Cardiac muscles are found in ___________ .

Middle wall of heart i.e. myocardium

Cardiac muscles show ___________ with _________. (Structure key points)

Syncytium, branching pattern

Characteristic feature of cardiac muscles is _____________.

Intercalated discs

Physical Principles of locomotion

Density, Forces, Machines, Friction, Upthrust (5)

Study of bones is known as ________________.

Osteology

Which of the following do humans have? - Exoskeleton/ Endoskeleton

Both

Human Endoskeleton is made up of _________.

Bones and cartilages

Adult human skeleton is made up of _____________ bones while that of a kid is made up of ___________ bones.

206, 213

Bone marrow manufactures blood cells. What is the process called?

Haemopoiesis/ Hematopoiesis

Bones in middle ear called ______________ transmit ____________ and help in ____________.

Ear ossicles, sound waves, hearing

Difference in fore limb and hind limb w.r.t bones

Fore limbs do not have patella like structure (1 in hind limbs)


This deficit is balanced by 1 extra carpel (8 carpels in fore limb but 7 tarsals in hind limb)


Thus the no. Of bones = 60 for each limb is balanced

Axial skeleton constitutes _____________ of body. It is formed of _______ bones. These include ________________.

Upright axis; 80; skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage.

Human skull is formed of _______ bones. It is ___________ part of axial skeleton.

29, anterior

Skull bones are connected to each other by ________ joints except _________.

Immovable, mandible

Mandible helps in ___________

Opening and closing of mouth

Skull is made up of __________ (description - 3) bones.

Flat, compact, irregular

____________ forms hard protective covering for brain.

Cranium

____________ skeleton forms front part of skull and provides _____________.

Facial; sockets for ear, nasal chamber, eyes

Types of Ear bones with short description (relative position, shape, size)

1. Malleus - Outermost, Hammer shaped, Largest among ear ossicles


2. Incus - Middle, Anvil shaped


3. Stapes - Innermost, Stirrup shaped, smallest in the entire skeleton

Path of sound (signals)

Pinna - Tympanic membrane - malleus - incus - stapes - oval window - cochlea

Classify as Monocondylar or dicondylar


Amphibia, Reptilia, Aves, Mammalia

A, A (Amphibia, Aves) - Monocondylar


Reptilia, Mammalia -Dicondylar

Meaning of dicondylar

2 occipital condyles at base of skull

Meaning of condyle

Surface of attachment of vertebral column to skull


Note: not be said as skull to V.C.

Vertebral column is made up of ________ small ring like ________ bones called ____________.

33, irregular, vertebrae

Names of vertebrae with location and number

Cervical Vertebrae - neck - 7


Thoracic/ Dorsal Vertebrae - back - 12


Lumbar Vertebrae - back - 5


Sacral Vertebrae - hip - 5 - fused to from 1 sacrum bone


Coccygeal Vertebrae - end of V.C. - 5 - fused to from 1 coccyx bone

7 cervical vertebrae are found in almost all - (choose correct option)


1. Primates only


2. Mammals only


3. Chordates only


4. Humans only

2

The 1st cervical vertebra is called _______ which articulates with ___________

Atlas/ C1, occipital condyles of skull

Vertebral column encloses a cavity called _______________ within which ___________ lies protected.

Neural canal, spinal cord

The vertebral column shows _______ curvatures. Name them and classify as concave or convex

Four


1.Cervical and 3.lumbar - concave posterior


2.Thoracic and 4. sacral - convex posterior

Uses of curvatures of vertebral column

Strength, Elasticity, Flexibility, Balance (erect posture) .... (4)

Fracture of coccyx is known as ___________.

Coccydynia

Identify Normal and spinal abnormalities

Left to right : Normal, Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scolosis

Hyoid bone is also known as _____________.

Tongue bone

Location of hyoid bone

It is a median bone inside soft tissue below mandible and above larynx

Hyoid bone is small _________________ bone. (Strength and shape)

Fragile U- shaped

Parts of thoracic cage

1. Ventromedian sternum


2. 12 pairs of ribs


3. 12 pairs of mid-dorsal thoracic vertebrae

Sternum is also known as ___________.

Breastbone

Structure of sternum

Long, flat, narrow bone

Length of sternum

15-17 cm

Parts of sternum

Manubrium, body, Xiphoid process

Articulation of ribs

Dorsally with 12 thoracic vertebrae


Ventrally with sternum

Human ribs are ____cephalic.

Bi

Ribs are also known as ___________.

Costa

Ribs are attached to sternum by _______________

Hyaline costal cartilage

Types of ribs with no. and explanation

1. True/ vertebrasternal - 1 to 7 - Directly attached to sternum


2. False/ Vertebra-chondral - 8, 9, 10 - Indirectly attached through costal cartilage of 7th


3. Floating - 11, 12 - Not attached

All the ribs are interconnected by ________________.

Intercostal muscles

Which part of thoracic cage is movable and why?

Ventral part because it is cartilaginous

Which parts together produce breathing effect?

Ribs, intercostal muscles, diaphragm

Give the entire skeleton system with no. of bones through a flow chart

The 2nd cervical vertebra is called _________ and shows __________ process.

Axis/ C2, odontoid

Odontoid process is a feature of ______________ which fits into __________________.

Axis (2nd cervical vertebra), anterior chamber of neural canal of Atlas (1st cervical vertebra)

Bones and structures involving No movement

Odontoid process of axis fits into anterior chamber of neural canal of atlas (C1 and C2)

Smallest rib is

12th

Two types of girdles with location

1. Pelvic - waist


2. Pectoral - chest

What is the use of girdles?

Articulation of appendicular skeleton with axial skeleton

Pectoral girdle has two bones namely - (with alternate names)

1. Clavicle/ S/ collar/ beauty bone


2. Scapula/ shoulder bone

Three features (structures) of scapula with short description

1. Acromion process - Articulation with clavicle


2. Coracoid process - Origin of biceps


3. Glenoid cavity - Articulation with head of humerus

Shape and structure of


1. Scapula


2. Clavicle

1. Large triangular flat


2. S/curved shaped fragile

Clavicle shows _____ curvatures

2

Location of


1. Scapula


2. Clavicle

1. Dorsal part of thoracic between second and seventh ribs


2. Horizontally on front of neck

Scapula has a slightly elevated ridge called _____________ which projects as a flat expanded process called _____________.

Spine, acromion

Shoulder joint formed at _________________ which is a _________________.

Glenoid cavity, ball and socket joint

The _________ cervical vertebra is seen on body surface as a point.

Seventh

Anatomy which can be studied from outside the body is called ___________.

Surface anatomy

Clavicle starts from near __________.

Sternum

Comment on the nutritional status based on visibility of clavicle from outside

1. Seen - OK


2. Not seen - over nourished


3. Clearly seen deep on both sides - Malnourished

The lowest part of scapula is called ______________.

Apex

Pelvic girdle is also known as -

Hip bones, innominate bone, osso coxae, coxal, os-innominate, os-coxal bones

Each innominate bone is fomed by _______________ (process) of ________ (number) bones - (names)

Fusion (ossification); three; ilium, ischium, pubis

Each innominate bone is fomed by _______________ (process) of ________ (number) bones - (names)

Fusion (ossification); three; ilium, ischium, pubis

The bone on which we sit is

Ischium

Give meaning of


1. Ossification


2. Mineralisation

1. Fusion by adding calcium


2. Deposition of minerals

In pelvic girdle, At the point of fusion of three bones - __________, ____________ and __________, a ________ shaped depression known as __________ is present into which _________ fits.

Ilium, Ischium, Pubis, cup, acetabulum, femur

Function of hyoid bone

Attachment of muscles of tongue

Forelimb Bones with alternate names and number

Humerus (bone of upper arm) - 1


Radio-ulna (Radius and Ulna: Bones of fore arm) - 2


Bones of hand-


Carpals (wrist bones) - 8


Metacarpals (bones of palm) - 5


Phalanges (bones of digits) - 14

Hindlimb Bones with alternate names and number

Femur (Thigh bone) - 1


Tibio-fibula (Tibia and Fibula: Shank bones) - 2Bones of hand-


Patella (knee cap) - 1Tarsals (ankle bones) - 7


Metatarsals (bones of foot) - 5


Phalanges (bones of digits) - 14

Few features of tibia

Strongest,


Central front part known as shin

Few features of tibia

Feeble


Doesn't form knee joint


Outer


Covered by muscles

How to identify


1 .radius and ulna


2. Tibia and fibula

1. In the line of thumb is Ulna


2. Outer is Fibula, centre is Tibia

What is the standard position of human body taken conventional for study called?

Human anatomical position

According to human anatomical position, for the naming of digits


1. Which digit is given no.1?


2. Digit tip bones are called ________


3. Phalanges attached to metacarpals/ metatarsals are called ____________


4. The other phalanges are called ____________

1. Thumb


2. Distal


3. Proximal


4. Middle

Define joint

A joint is defined as a place where two or more bones get articulated with one another.

Study of joints is called ____________.

Arthrology

Joints avoid __________ during movements of bones by packing.

Friction

Joints are protective because they act as ______________.

Shock absorbers

Classify the types of joints (with all alternative names)

A. Immovable/ Fibrous Joints/ Synarthroses


1. Sutures/ Serrate sutures


2. Syndesmosis


3. Gomphosis/ Peg and socket joints



B. Slightly movable/ Cartilaginous joints/ Amphiarthroses


1. Synchondroses


2. Symphysis


3. Inter-vertebratal joints



C. Freely movable/ Synovial joints/ Diarthrosis


1. Ball and Socket


2. Hinge


3. Gliding


4. Condyloid joint


5. Saddle


6. Pivot

Define fibrous joints

The joints in which a thin or dense layer of white fibrous inelastic tissue is placed between two articulating bones, not allowing any movement of bones to take place

White fibres of fibrous joints are made up of ______________.

Collagen

In a fibrous joint, the line of fusion at joint is called a ____________.

Suture

Fixed joints are primarily meant for ___________ and may permit __________ during ___________.

Growth, moulding, childbirth

Suture are also called ___________ joints because -

Serrate, articulating surfaces of bones show serrated margins

In sutures, bones are held together by _____________.

Interlocking arrangement

Examples of sutures

Joints between cranial bones

Prominent sutures are -

1. Coronal suture - Between frontal and parietal bones


2. Sagittal suture - Between two parietal bones


3. Lambdoidal suture - Between parietal and occipital bone


4. Lateral suture - Between temporal and parietal bones

In young or newborn, the sutures leave about ________ gaps called _________________.

Six, fontanelles

Use of fontanelles

They permit flexibility for parturition and brain growth

Parturition means _______________.

Child birth/ Delivery

At about ______ years of age, the fontanelles are closed by __________.

2, ossification

In which fibrous joint, fibrous tissue is not replaced by bone?

Syndesmosis

Examples of Syndesmosis

1. Lower ends of Radius and Ulna


2. Lower ends of Tibia and Fibula

Label 1 to 3, name the joint and the part of body with view

1 - Tibia, 2- Interosseous membrane, 3 - Fibula


Joint - Syndesmose


Part of body - Left leg (Fibula is always outer)


View - Anterior (since tibia is at front)

Gomphosis is a characteristic of _____________ teeth.

Thecodont

Explain gomphosis

Small projections are formed in one bone which fit into the sockets or depression of another bone

The fibrous connections in gomphosis are many _____________.

Periodontal ligaments

Example of gomphosis

Roots of teeth fitted into alveoli (sockets) mandible and maxilla

Why are Cartilaginous joints called Amphiarthroses?

Because the joint is neither immovable nor freely movable but is slightly movable

Cartilaginous joints show some movement in response to _____________.

Compression, tension, twisting

In a Cartilaginous joint, the line of fusion at joint is called a ____________.

Synchondrosis or symphysis

The joint between rib and sternum is a ______________ joint.

Cartilaginous

Which cartilaginous joint is a temporarily joint?

Synchondroses

Synchondroses ia temporarily joint found as _______________ between two ends of ________________.

Hyaline cartilage, long growing bones

Comment on the strength of synchondrosis

It is very soft and elastic with minimum strength

Synchondrosis is later converted into ____________ by ______________

Synostosis, ossification

Sychondrosis is found in ____________.

Children

Examples of synchondrosis-synostosis

Metaphysis between epiphysis and diaphysis of long bones

In symphysis, two bones are connected by _______________.

Fibrous cartilage

Shape of pubic symphysis

Disc

Example of symphysis

Pubic symphysis between two innominate bones

Which sex has More flexible pubic symphysis? What is the need? What causes the movement?

Females


Needed during parturition for increase in size of birth canal


Female hormones from brain, body and ovaries

Inter-vertebral discs are __________ joints between ____________ having ______________ cartilage.

Slightly movable, two vertebrae, fibrous

Inter- vertebral joints are not found between _____________ joints

C1 and C2

Use of inter- vertebral discs

Helps in shock absorption and protecting spinal cord from mechanical injuries

Freely movable/Synovial joints/ Diarthrosis are also called ___________ joints due to _____________.

Perfect, Presence of all well developed structures needed for free movement

_____________ joints are most evolved.

Freely movable/Synovial joints/ Diarthrosis

A synovial joint is enclosed in a tough ___________ ligaments called __________ or ___________.

Fibrous, capsule, bursa

What is an articulating surface?

Surface of bone participating in joint

The ends of articulating surfaces are covered by ___________.

Hyaline cartilage

The function of hyaline cartilage is _______________.

To avoid direct contact or Friction between the bones

The hyaline cartilage is separated by a cavity called ____________ which is lined by a smooth thin membrane called _____________.

Synovial cavity, synovial membrane

In a synovial capsule, __________ secretes a fluid called ____________.

Synovial membrane, synovial fluid

Features of synovial fluid

Clear, yellowish, slimy and viscous fluid containing mucus, albumin, fats, phagocytes and mineral salts

Viscosity of synovial fluid is due to ________________.

Hyaluronic acid

The synovial membrane contains ______________ cells which may form ________________ forming ___________ to the joint.

Fat cells, fat pads, cushions

Synovial fluid also contains phagocytes which removes ________________ and ________________.

Microorganisms and cellular debris

Synovial fluid is similar to ___________.

Lymph

Functions of synovial fluid

1. Lubrication of joints allowing free movement


2. Avoids friction


3. Nourishes hyaline cartilage

Deficiency of synovial fluid causes ________________ which is an ___________ disease.

Arthrosclerosis, old age

_____________________ causes Arthrosclerosis.

Deficiency of synovial fluid

Synovial joints are provided with _____________ ligaments and numerous _____________ ligaments.

Capsular, accessory

Synovial accessory ligaments may be __________ or _________.

Intra or extra capsular

Ligaments avoid _____________ of bones and make joints ____________

Dislocation, stronger

Gymnasts, acrobats and yogis make the ____________ stronger for free movement.

Ligaments

Difference between Ilium and Ileum

Ilium - Part of innominate bone


Ileum - Part of small intestine

What is the fundamental of ball and socket joint?

Articular surfaces include a globular head fitting into a cup shaped socket

Given movements are shown by which joints?


1.Multi axial


2. Transverse Uniaxial


3. Non axial


4. Biaxial


5. Vertical Uniaxial

1. Ball and socket


2. Hinge joint


3. Plane or gliding


4. Condyloid or Ellipsoid/ Saddle


5. Pivotal or rotatory

Axis of Ball and socket joint have _________ centre (number)

One

Examples of ball and socket joint with explanation. Tell which of them is easily dislocable or fracture

1. Shoulder joint - head of humerus fits into glenoid cavity of scapula - Dislocation


2. Hip joint - Head of femur fits into acetabulum of pelvic girdle - Fracture

In hinge joints, articular surfaces are _______________ shaped.

Pulley

In hinge joints, there are _______________ ligaments.

Strong collateral

Hinge joints resist _________________.

Dislocation

Explain elbow joint

It is hinge joint between humerus and radio-ulna. Ulna has olecranon process which fits into cavity of humerus. Here Ulna works as hinges so only forward movement is possible

Explain knee joint

It is hinge joint between femur and tibia. Here patella works as hinges so only forward movement is possible

Odontoid process is also known as _________.

Dens

In plane or gliding joint, articular surfaces are _______________ (structure)

More or less flat, convex

Movements by plane joint are _____________.

Irregular

In gliding joint, articulating surface is convex. What's the use?

Friction is avoided

Examples of Plane or Gliding joints

Intercarpal, Intertarsal joints

Fundamental of Ellipsoid joint

Oval articular surface of one bone fits into a complementary elliptical concavity of another

Examples of Ellipsoid joints

1. Radio-carpal (wrist) joint


2. Metacarpo-phalangeal (proximal) joints

Which joint is a modified condyloid joint?

Saddle joint

In saddle joints, articulating surfaces are _______________. (Shape)

Reciprocal concave-convex

Which is the most flexible joint in joint?

Saddle

Which joint has evolutionary significance in human evolution?

Saddle

Saddle joint increases ___________ and helps in __________.

Grasping power of fingers, Skillful work

Order of organization in muscles

Muscles - fascicles ( bundles) - muscle fibres (cells) - myofibrils - myofilaments - actin and myosin

Amount of _____________ is high in white fibres.

Sarcoplasmic reticulum