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Axial Skeleton |
Form long axis of the body; surrounds soft tissues Ex: skull, vertebral bones, ribcage |
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Appendicular Skeleton |
bones of arms, legs, and girdles Ex: Pelvic-coral bones Pectoral-clavicle, scapula |
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Name the 8 cranial bones |
Paired Parietals, Occipital, Sphenoid, Paired Temporals, Frontal, Ethmoid |
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Name the 14 facial bones
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mandible, vomer, nasal(2), maxillary(2), inferior nasal chonchae(2), zygomatic(2), palatine(2), lacrimal (2)
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Sutures |
interlocking joints that unite the bones of the skull; not mandible |
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Orbits(Orbital cavities) |
in the skull house the eyes and present them in anterior position |
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What other things do orbital cavities house? |
adipose tissue(cushioning), muscles that move the eyes, and lacrimal glands(tear production) |
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Sella Turcica |
Sphenoid bone; house pituitary gland |
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Cribiform plate |
ethmoid bone; tiny holes; allows nerves from nose to enter cranium |
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Conchae |
scroll shaped, covered with mucosa; creates turbulence ; warm and humidify air; sense of smell |
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Wormian Bones |
sutural bones; tiny irregularly shaped bones that appear in sutures |
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Hyoid bone |
doesn't articulate with any other bone |
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Mastoid process |
part of temporal bone; attachment site for some neck muscles; full of air cavities; |
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Intervertebral disks |
pads between veterbrae that act as shock absorbers and allow spine to flex and extend.
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Two part structure of the intervertebral disks |
1. Nucleus pulpois-inner gelatinous region. acts like rubber band 2. Anulus fibrosus-collagen fibers and fibrocartilage that surround the nucleus and limit expansion when spine is compressed |
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Herniated disc |
involves ruptue of amulus fibrosis followed by protusion of nucleus pulpsis through the anulus. If protusion presses on spinal cord or numbness or severe pain results |
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How many bones in the vertebral column? |
26 |
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How many cervical vertebrae |
7 Atlas(c1)-articulates with occipital condyles of skull; nod yes Axis(c2)-acts as pivot for rotation of the atlas; shake side to side "no" |
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Ligamentum Nuchae (nuchal ligament) |
strong elastic ligament extends form occipital bone of skull to the cervical vertebrae; binds the cervical vertebrae together and prevent excessive head and neck flexion |
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12_______________vertebrae articulate with the ribs. |
thoracic |
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5___________vertebrae. |
lumbar |
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The_______is formed by 5 fused vertebrae in adults. |
sacral |
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The__________(tailbone) consists of 4 fused vertebrae. *muscle ligaments atttach. |
coccyx |
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Scoliosis
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abnormal lateral curvature that usually occurs in the thoracic region; common in childhood(girls) |
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Kyphosis |
hunchback; dorsally exaggerated thoracic curvature; common in elderly people |
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Lorosis |
swayback; accentuated lumbar curvature; may be temporary in pregnant women |
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How many pairs of ribs form the sides of the thoracic cage |
12 |
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True Ribs |
first seven rib pairs; direct sternal attachment via costal |
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False Ribs |
the remaining five pairs; no direct sternal attachment |
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Ribs 8,9,10 |
indirect sternal attachment via costal cartilage |
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Rib pairs 11 and 12 |
no sternal attachment |
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Breastbone |
sternum |
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Collarbone |
clavicle |
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Shoulder Blade |
scapula |
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Upper arm bone |
Humerus |
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Two forearm bones |
radius and ulna |
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Wrist bones |
carpals |
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palm bones |
metacarpals |
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finger and toe bones |
phalanges |
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hip bones |
coxal |
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thigh bone |
femur |
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knee cap |
patella |
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lower leg bones |
tibia and fibula |
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bones of the foot |
tarsals and metatarsals |
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The medial mallelus |
tibia |
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The lateral mallelus |
fibula |
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Medial longitudinal arch |
curves well above the ground |
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Lateral longitudinal arch |
very low |
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Transverse arch |
runs obliquely form one side of the foot to the other, following the lines of the joints between the tarsals and metatarsals |
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Fontanels |
remnants of fibrous membrane present at birth that connect infants skull bones |
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What is present at birth? |
congenital defect |
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Colle's fracture |
a break in the distal end of the radius; common when attempt to break fall with outstretched hands |
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Articulation/Joint |
where two or more bones meet; hold bones together and allow for mobility |
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Synarthroses |
allow no movement |
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Amphiarthroses |
allow slight movement |
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Diarthroses |
freely movable joints |
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Suture |
joints between the bones of the skull |
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Gymphosis |
peg and socket joint ex: teeth in bony socket |
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Syndesmosis |
joint due to ligament attachment ex: attachment between tibia and fibula |
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Symphosis |
Carilaginous joint ex: pubic symphysis- seperation of pubic bone during childbirth |
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Articular cartilage |
covers the opposing joint surfaces; thin layer of hyaline cartilage normally prevents bone surfaces from contacting each other during movemnet; slick and smooth to reduce friction |
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Joint cavity |
contains synovial fluid |
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Articular capsule |
encloses the joint cavity Double Layered: Outer layer- fibrous; attach to periosteum of articulating bones via perforating fibers Inner layer- production and removal synovial fluid |
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Synovial fluid |
clear viscous fluid Functions: lubrication, nutrient distribution, and shock absorption |
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Ligaments |
reinforce and strengthen the joint |
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Capsular ligaments |
thickened regions of the joint capsule |
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Extracapsular ligaments |
outside the capsule ex: tibial and fibular collateral ligaments |
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Intracapsular ligaments |
inside the capsule ex: anterior cruciate igament(ACL), posterior cruciate ligament(PCL) |
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Tendons |
connect skeletal muscles to bones; provide mechanical support and limit range of motion |
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Bursae |
small connective tissue sacs lined with synovial membrane and filled with synovial fluid; provide a cushion and reduce friction where ligaments and tendons rub against other tissues |
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Bursitis |
inflammation of bursa secondary to excessive pressure, friction, trauma, or infection |
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Tendon sheath |
longer, tubular bursa wrapped around a tendon where it crosses a bone surface |
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Tendinitis |
inflammation of a tendon sheath, typically due to overuse |
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Factors that help stabilize synovial joints |
-collagen fibers of joint capsules and accessory ligaments -shapes of articulating surfaces and menisci prevent movement in certain directions -presence of other bones, fat pads, or skeletal muscles around joint -tension in tendons attached to articulating bones |
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Flexion |
decreases angle between articulating bones |
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Extension |
Increases angle between artiulating bones |
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Hyperextension |
extension past the normal range of motion |
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Dorsiflexion |
lifting the foot towards the shin |
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Plantar flextion |
depress the foot(points the toes) |
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Inversion |
sole of the foot moves medially |
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Eversion |
sole of the foot move laterally |
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Abduction |
body parts moves away from the midline |
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Adduction |
body part goes back to midline |
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Pronation |
forearm rotation so palm faces down or posterior |
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Supination |
forearm rotation so that the palm faces up or anterior |
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Elevation |
lifting or moving in a superior direction |
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Depression |
lowering or moving inferiorly |
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Protraction |
moving part of the body anteriorly in the transverse plane |
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Retraction |
posterior movement in the transverse plane |
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Rotation |
turning movement of a bone around it's long axis |
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Circumduction |
movement of a limb in a circle |
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Knee joint |
extracapsular(fibular and tibial ligaments) and intracapsular(anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments) ligaments act to prevent abnormal movement |
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Shoulder joint |
stability sacrificed to allow greater degree of motion; capsule loose and thin |
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Rotator Cuff |
Supscapularis, Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, and teres minor |
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What provides the most stability? |
the tendon of the long head of the biceps brachii muscle; secures the head of the humerus against glenoid cavity |
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Hip (Coxal) joint |
range of motion good, but less than shoulder due to strong ligament and deep socket |
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Ligamentum teres |
ligament head of femur; runs from femoral head to lower hip of acetabulum; contains artery that helps supply the head of the femur; damage cause severe arthritis |
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Sprain |
when ligament is stretched until some of the collagen fibers are torn; causes pain and immobility |
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Disloction(luxation) |
when articulating surfaces of bones are forced out of their normal positions; |
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Subluxations |
partial dislocations |
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Which joint permits the greatest range of motion, therefore susceptible to luxations and subluxations? |
A joint cannot be both hightly mobile and very strong |
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Rheumatism |
various conditions causing pain and stiffness of muscles or joints |
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Arthritis |
any degenerative or inflammatory disease of joints |
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Osteoarthritis |
degenerative joint disease common in older people |
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Crepitus |
sign of osteoarthritis; grating sensation caused by friction between dry articular surfaces |
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Rheumatoid Arthritis |
crippling autoimmune disease; immune system attacks joint tissues; scar tissue |
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Gouty arthritis |
caused by uric acid crystals |
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Lyme disease |
tick born disease caused by bacteria |
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Skeletal Muscle |
voluntary, striated, attaches to bones--->movement |
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Cardiac |
Involuntary, striated, provides force for pumping blood through the circulatory system |
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Smooth muscle |
Involuntary, non-striated 1. walls of tubular organs--->movement 2. walls of blood vessels--->controls diameter |
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Excitbbility |
responsiveness, irritability; stimulated by and respond to nervous system |
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Contractility |
ability to forcefully shorten when stimulated |
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Extensensibility |
can be stretched |
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Elasticity |
can return to original length |
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Name the functions of the skeletal muscle: |
Production of skeletal movement, maintenance of posture and body position, support of soft tissue, guarding entrances and exits, maintenance of body temperature, joint stabilization, and nutrient reserves |
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Name the three layers of connective tissue part of each muscle |
1. Epimysium-cover entire muscle, seperate from surrounding tissue 2. Perimysium-divides the muscle into bundles of muscle fibers(fascicles) 3. Endomysium-surrounds each muscle fiber |
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What does the endomysium contain? |
1.Capillaries-delivery of nutrient and oxygen 2. Motor neuron-nerves that stimulate muscle fibers to connect 3. Satellite cells-stem cells that stimulate muscle fibers to contract |
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Aponeurosis |
broad sheet of connective tissue layers |
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Muscle Fibers |
muscle cells |
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Multinucleate |
contains hundreds of nuclei |
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Sarcolemma |
cell membrane |
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What are the advantages of so many nuclei? |
the muscle fibers need many proteins to function |
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Sarcoplasm |
the cytoplasm of the muscle fiber |
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Myoglobin |
oxygen |
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Glycogen |
glucose; *liver |
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Transverse Tubules(T tubules) |
extensions of the sarcolemma that extend into the sarcoplasm at right angles |
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Myofibrils |
contrctile rods that run parallel for the entire length of the muscle fiber |
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Myofibrals are bundles of two types of protein filaments: |
actin(thin filaments) and myosin(thick filaments) |
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Sarcomeres |
smallest functional unit of the muscle fiber |
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NMJ |
example of a synapse |
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Synaptic cleft |
narrow fluid-filled space |
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Neuromascular Junction |
where neurons communicate with muscle fibers |
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synaptic terminatl |
where axon branches end |
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Acetylcholine |
at synaptic terminal; neurotransmitter |
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In the resting sacromere, what is the lock that keeps the active sties on actin filaments inaccessible? What is the key? |
Troponin; calcium |
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Acetylcholinesterase |
enzyme that breaks down acetlycholine |
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What are the steps in the Contraction Cycle |
1. active site exposure-calcium binds troponin, exposes active sites on actin 2. cross bridge attachemnt-myosin heads attach to active sites on actin 3. Pivoting(power stroke)-myosin heads bend, pull actins towards center of sarcomeres 4.detachment of cross bridges-ATP binding cuase myosin heads to let go of actin 5.Reactivation of myosin- myosin splits ATP to get"re-cocked" |
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Duration of contraction depends on |
1. Duration of nerve simulation or NIA 2. Availability of calcium ions 3. Availability of ATP |
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Rigor Mortis |
muscles remain in contacted position; when death occurs |
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Motor unit |
a mote neuron and all the muscle fibers it controls |
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Twitch |
single, brief contraction/relaxation of a muscle fiber in response to a single stimulus |
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Latent period |
time between stimulation and onset of contraction |
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Contraction phase |
from start of contraction to development of peak tension |
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Relaxation phase |
tension falls to resting levels |
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Treppe |
phasic rise in muscle tension; when a muscle is again stimulated immediately after the relaxation phase has ended, the resulting contraction will reach a higher tension. |
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Wave summation |
when two stimuli of equal strength are delivered to the muscle in rapid succession;"ride shoulder" of one before it |
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Incomplete tetanus |
when the stimulus frequently increases further; tension rises to a peak |
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Complete tetanus |
when an even higher stimulation frequently eliminates the relaxation phase; skeletal muscle |
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Name the four factors that control the force of contraction |
-the number of motor units stimulated -size of muscle fibers -frequency of stimulation -degree of muscle stretch |
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Isotonic contraction |
muscle develops tension that overcomes resistance--muscle shortens |
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Isometric contraction |
muscle develops tension that cannot overcome resistance--no muscle shortening ex: postural muscles |
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Atrophy |
decreased cell size(tissue mass); use it or lose it |
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Hypertrophy |
increased cell sizee(tissue mass); ex body building |
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Hyperplasia |
increasing cell numbers(tissue mass); cells not getting bigger; ex: uterine hyperplasia at puberty |
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When used actively or strenuously, muscle increases in size and strength and becomes more fatigue-resistant and efficient due to: |
1. increased number of capillaries supplying the muscle fibers 2. Increased number of mitochondria within the muscle fibers 3. Increased myoglobin's to increase oxygen binding
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Aerobic metabolism |
used to generate ATP; takes place in mitochondria and requires oxygen and glucose |
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Anerobic glycolysis |
used to generate ATP; disadvantages...results in lactic acid buildup, cause muscle aches and fatigue |
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Anaerobic Endurance |
the length of time muscular contraction can continue to be supported by glycolysis and existing reserves of ATP and creatine phosphate; brief, intensive workouts |
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Aerobic Endurance |
the length of time muscle contraction can continue to be supported mitochonddrial activity;marathons or long distance swimming |
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For a muscle to return to resting state: |
Oxygen reserves must be replinished; accumulated lactic acid must be converted to pyruvic acid; glycogen stores must be replaced; ATP and creatin phosphate stores must be resynthesized; the liver converts lactic acid in blood to glucose or glycogen |
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Oxgen Deficit |
the extra amount of oxygen the body must take in for restorative processes |
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Muscles are classified based on |
the speed of contraction and the major pathways for ATP formation |
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Slow oxidative fibers |
Red slow twitch; small diameter muscle fivers; increase myoglobin; increased mitochondria; increased capillary; |
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Fast glycolytic fibers |
white fast twitch fibers; large diameter muscle fibers; increased glycogen; decreased myoglobin; decreased capillary supply; decreased mitochondria; |
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Fast oxidative fibers |
intermediate fast twitch fibers; between two ; sprinting and walking |
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Botulism |
contaminated food |
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Tetanus |
clostridial toxin; bacteria |
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Myasthenia gravis |
progressive muscle weakness and paralysis resulting from autoimmune destruction of acetylcholine receptors at NMJ; genetic factors, drooping eyelids and facial muscles |
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Curare |
poison that binds acetylcholine receptors; paralysis |
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Muscular dystrophies |
inherited, muscle destroying disease generally appear in childhood |
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Fasciculation |
spontaneous contraction of a few muscle fibers |
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Cramp |
sustained spasm of an entire muscle |
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Myalgia |
muscle pain |
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Fibromyalgia |
chronic muscle infammation |
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Strain |
pulled muscle due to excessive stretching or tearing of muscle |
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Herniasab |
normal protusion of visceral organ or part of an organ through surrounding muscle wall |
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Calcium channel blocker |
drugs that interfere with calcium movement into cardiace and vascular smooth muscle cells |
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Myoglobinuria |
reddish-brown urine due to presence of myoglobine |
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Serum Creatinine |
used to measure kidney function |
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Anabolic Steroids |
drugs that increase muscle mass, endurance, and recovery from injury |
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Myopathy |
any disease of muscle |
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RICE |
acryonmy; rest, ice, compression, elevation |
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Myoblasts |
embryonic mesoderm cells muscle tissues develop |
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Parallel arrangement |
long axes of fascicles run parallel to long axis of muscle |
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Fusiform |
parallel and spindle shaped with expanded bellypenn |
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Prime mover |
muscle that provides the major force for a particular movement |
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Antagonist |
opposes or reverses action of prime mover |
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Synergist |
muscles that provide additional force to assist prime mover |
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Fixator |
stabilizes a bone during action of prime mover |
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Charley horse |
muscle contusion; tearing of muscle |
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Shin splints |
pain in anterior leg caused by irritation of tibialis aterior muscle |
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Trichionosis |
serious infection that humans can contract when they eat rare pork containing encysted Trichinella larvae |
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Pulled groin |
strain in one of adductor muscles that move the thigh |
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Leioyoma |
benign tumor of smooth muscle tissue; sarcoma-malignant tumor so smooth tissue |
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Arthrogryposis |
persistant contracture or flexure of a joint |