Chap. 8 Part 2 Flashcards
Energy sources for muscle contraction
ATP, creatine phosphate, cellular respiration
Peristalsis
rhythmic waves of muscular contraction in walls of certain tubular organs. SMOOTH MUSCLE
Twitch
single contraction of muscle fiber followed by relaxation.
Cramp
muscle contracted for too long, that lacks ATP
Lactic acid formation
GLYCOLOSIS organic compound from purification acid in the anaerobic pathway of cellular respiration.
Motor unit
a motor neuron and its associated fibers.
Origin
end of muscle that attaches to a relatively immovable part.
Insertion
end of muscle that attaches to a moveable part.
Fast-twitch
glycolytic, fibers produce new actin or myosin.
Slow-twitch
oxidative, fatigue-resistant, develop more mitochondria.
Agonist
prime mover
Synergist
muscle that assists primary mover
Antagonist
muscle that opposes primary mover
Unique characteristic of smooth muscle/neurotransmitters:
multiunit:
separate, found in iris of eyes and the walls of blood vessels.
Visceral
close contact, hollow organs, stomach, bladder, and uterus. Rhythmic pattern of contractions.
Unique characteristic of cardiac muscle:
self-excitatory, heart, rhythmic
Interrelated discs
allow muscle pulses to travel freely.
Muscle of: neck flexion/extension:
sternocleidomastoid, trapezius
Medial/lateral arm rotation:
suprascapularis, infraspinatus
