Muscle spindle

industriousand the other ugly and lazy. She behaved most kindly, however, to the ugly one cruelly tothe other because she was her stepdaughter and made her do all the hard work and live likea kitchen maid. The poor maiden was forced out daily on her highroad and had to sit by thewell and spin so much that blood ran from her fingers.Once it was happened that her spindles became quite covered with blood so kneeling downby the well she tried to wash it off, but it fell down due to her misfortune. Her motherscolded her terribly and behaved very cruelly and at last said, “Since you have let yourspindle fall in, you must yourself fetch it out again!"Then the maiden went back…

Object Biography: Mexican Spindle Whorl Though it may seem like a mere lump of clay to the average individual, in reality, a spindle whorl represents a ubiquitous and methodical practice of production that was used for thousands of years across the globe. However bland one may appear, in their time of use, spindle whorls were vital tools for countless cultures. Used to spin thread, these small tools were utilized by individuals in every corner of the globe for generations in order to ease the…

If swelling and edema is successfully reduced and it can be determined that the athlete is not in the acute phase of injury, thermotherapy will be used prior to performing exercises/activities. The use of moist heat packs can increase cell metabolism and blood flow aiding in the reduction of edema, allow for tissue elongation reducing joint contractures and increasing range of motion. Also, it will promote relaxation by reducing muscle spindle sensitivity, allowing for patient motivation, pain…

These effects of stretching prominently appear to affect stretch tolerance with no changes in the viscoelastic properties of the muscle (Halbertsma & Göeken, 1994) (Magnusson, Simonsen, Aagaard, Sørensen, & Kjaer, 1996). The mechanism for increased performance following chronic stretching is believed to be related to stretch-induced hypertrophy, which is discussed more when examining the adaption mechanisms. Adaptation Mechanisms The adaptation mechanisms of acute and chronic stretching…

Both bodies are meant to give off a strong and youthful vibe. The sculptor stylized the rigid body of the pharaoh to show strength and power. Mycerinus’ shoulders are extremely broad and rigid, on either side of his body his arms lay evenly straight against his body. His arm muscles are clearly indented at the varying muscles and creases. The shoulder muscles bulge out sideways, while the elbow crease is clearly marked. Mycerinus hands are tightly clenched against his body, while his bottom…

This report investigates muscle energy techniques (MET) and its respective structural components. It highlights biomechanical mechanisms and physiological effects in relation to MET stretching. To further explore the subject, relevant studies are presented and reflected upon, contributing with a final overview on the subject as a whole. MET biomechanical and physiological mechanisms Muscle energy techniques most significant body structural components include Golgi tendon organs (GTOs) and…

1. The number of muscle fibers that are innervated by a motor neuron is dependent on what muscle it is. Fine motor movements, such as typing, would need only a few muscle fibers. This means that the thumb has only a few fibers, but the thigh, back, and biceps have many. These need a lot more force to be exerted, which is why they need more muscle fibers. Using your thumb and bladder does not require many muscle fibers. 2. Alpha motor neurons innervate extrafusal muscles but gamma motor neurons…

with the alpha-gamma co-activation theory. It states that the alpha motor neurons activates the motor tone, which leads to the spindles providing feedback to the brain. This process is done by the gamma motor neurons, who are in charge of controlling the stimulation of the cerebellum. Also, both the alpha and gamma motor neurons meet at the same effector muscles. Furthermore, when the extrafusal fibers of the muscle spindle contract, the intrafusal fibers change length in correlation to the…

bases that once it adheres to the VMO muscle of a patient with anterior knee pain, proprioception input increases hence facilitating muscle contraction (35). Additionally, the tape is applied over the iliotibial band, tensor fasciae latae and VL muscle to hinder tension of the muscles as well as relax the muscle. Research (8) established that use of Kinesio tape reduces pain associated by PFPS though it never changes patellar alignment. Kinesio Taping lugs the skin to widen the gap between the…

However, muscle fibers have vital physical features that develop two distinct types of fibers. The fast twitch, also known as type ii fibers, and slow-twitch fibers or type i fibers (Bidle, 2016). Muscles are also put in “compartments” a muscle compartment is known as, “a group of functionally related muscles enclosed and separated from others by connective tissue fascia.” (Sullivan & Gan, 2015). These fascias are also known as intermuscular septa. The muscle compartments also hold the blood…