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3.6: Prime Movers: Major Skeletal Muscles Flashcards

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Prime movers are also known as _____

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agonists

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What are prime movers?

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Primarily responsible for the movement. They create the ROM in a joint.

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These muscles act to return a limb to its original place, they oppose the movement of the agonist.

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Antagonists

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These muscles neutralize the extra motion from the agonists; they provide balance and make sure the motion is in the desired plane of motion

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Synergists (neutralizers)

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These muscles provide stabilization to support the rest of the body during the movement

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Fixators (stabilizers)

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What is a ‘simple movement’ ?

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When there is movement that uses only one joint to target only one muscle

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What is a ‘compound movement’ ?

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When there is a movement that uses more than one joint and targets more than one muscle/group

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What are the primary functions of the pectorals?

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adduct, flex, and medially rotate the arm at the shoulder joint

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What is the main function of the Pectoralis Major?

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Adduction and flexion of the humerus

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What is the main function of the Pectoralis Minor?

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Depresses and protracts the scapula

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Deltoids are the prime movers for ___ ______.

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arm abduction

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The deltoids insert together at the _______.

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deltoid tuberosity (the middle anterior surface of the humerus)

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What is the main function of the deltoids?

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abduction of the humerus; medial rotation of the humerus

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What is the main function of the posterior deltoid?

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horizontal abduction; extension abduction and external rotation of the shoulder joint

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The ______ is located under the deltoids.

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rotator cuff

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The rotator cuff is a group of ___ muscles.

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4

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This rotator cuff muscle abducts the arm.

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Supraspinatus

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These two rotator cuff muscles externally rotate the arm.

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Infraspinatus and the Teres Minor

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This rotator cuff muscle internally rotates the humerus.

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Subscapularis

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Where do the biceps originate from and insert to?

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Originate from the scapula, then stretch downward to form one single muscle inserting to the medial part of the forearm.

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How do the biceps act as a prime mover?

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Supination of the forearm and flexion of the elbow

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Where do all three heads of the triceps join/insert to?

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Proximal end of the ulna at the elbow

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How do triceps act as prime movers?

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Extension of the elbow

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What side of the forearms are extensors?

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posterior

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What side of the forearms are flexors?
anterior
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How many muscles does the adductor consist of?
6---adductor longus, adductor magnus, pectineus, gracilis, adductor brevis, obturator externus
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What is the main function of the adductors?
Brings legs across midline of body
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How many muscles of the Quadriceps?
rectus femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius
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All of the quad muscles originate from the femur except ______.
Rectus femoris---originates from the ilium
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The quad tendon becomes the _____ ligament.
patellar
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What is the main function of the quads?
Extension at the knee joint
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How many muscles of the hamstrings?
3----biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus
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What is the main function of the hamstrings?
Flexion of the knee and aids in hip extension
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What are the two muscles of the calves? How many heads are there?
gastrocnemus (medial and lateral) and soleus; 3
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What is the main function of the calves?
Plantar flexion of the foot and stabilization of the ankle
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How many muscles of the Gluteals?
3----gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and minimus
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What is the primary function of the gluteus maximus?
hip extension
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What is the primary function of the gluteal medius and minimus?
abduction
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What is the main function of the gluteals?
Stabilization of the pelvis
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What is the Lateral Rotator Group?
6 muscles of the hip in the gluteal region that laterally rotate the femur at the hip joint.
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How many layers does the abdominals have?
3
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What are the 4 muscles of the abdominals?
Rectus (straight), External obliques, Internal obliques, Transversus (across)
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What bodily functions do abdominals perform and assist with?
breathing, protection of organs, postural support, multi-directional movement of the body/parts
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What is the Rectus abdominis?
flat, long muscle extending the entire length of the abdomen "6-pack"
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What is the main function of the rectus abdominis?
lumbar spine flexion
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What are the External obliques?
Largest and outermost muscles of the abdomen (superficial)
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What is the main function of the external obliques?
bilateral and lateral flexion of the trunk; unilateral rotation of the torso (to the opposite side)
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What are the Internal obliques?
run below (deep) and perpendicular to the external obliques
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What is the main function of the internal obliques?
Bilateral and lateral flexion of the trunk; unilateral rotation of the torso (to the same side)
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What are the Transversus abdominals?
run below (deep) the internal obliques--innermost muscle of abdominals
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What is the main function of the transversus abdominals?
Stabilizes the trunk
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What are the 5 muscle groups of the back?
Latissimus dorsi, teres major, rhomboids, trapezius, erector spinae (lower back)
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The widest most powerful muscle in the back is the ________.
Latissimus Dorsi (Lats)
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What are the main functions of the lats?
Extension, internal rotation and adduction of the shoulder joint.
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What is the teres major?
A muscle of the upper back/extremity
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What are the rhomboids (major/minor)?
Rhombus shaped muscles originating from the neck and insert at the boarder of the scapula
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What is the main function of the rhomboids?
Retraction of the scapula
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What is the Trapezius?
Flat, triangular muscle the that has three functional areas that rotate, elevate and retract the scapula (superior, middle, inferior)
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What is the superior (upper) trap function?
upward rotation, elevation, cervical spine extension (bilaterally); (unilaterally) cervical spine lateral flexion, cervical spine rotation
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What is the middle trap function?
retraction
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What is the inferior (lower) trap function?
depression, downward rotation
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How many major muscles make up the erector spinae?
3----iliocostalis, longissimus, spinalis
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In the cervical region the erector spinae attach at the ________.
base of the skull
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What is the main function of the erector spinae?
lumbar extension
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The core is where the body's _______ is derived.
Power
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The erector spinae is the foundation of the ________.
core
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What are the multifidus?
deep spinal muscles that run from the cervical spine to the sacrum. They allow for extension and provide stability of joints at discs of the spine.
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What are interpsinales, intertransversarii, and rotatores?
Deep structures that attach directly to the spinal column. Important for rotational motion and lateral stability.
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How many parts of the core are there? Name them?
9-----erector Spinae, external obliques, internal obliques, transversus abdominis, rectus abdominis, latissimus dorsi, quadratus lumborum, thoracolumbar fascia, abdominal fascia
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What does the Quadratus Lumborum do?
Stabilizes the lumbar spine in all planes of motion while stabilizing the 12th rib
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What dos the Thoracolumbar Fasica do?
Connects the lats, glutes, internal obliques and transverse abdominis. Support lumbar spine and load transfer though lumbar and thoracic regions
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What does the abdominal fascia do?
3 layered membrane that covers the deep muscles of the back. Connects to the obliques, rectus abdominis and pectoralis major. Transmit forces to the muscles opposite side.

CPT (NFPT) (25 decks)

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