Chapter 1 And 2 anatomy and muscle physiology Flashcards
What does the axial skeleton consist of?
Skull, rib cage, vertebrae
What is an isotonic contraction?
Constant tension as muscle changes length
What type of fibers in terms of their oxygen usage are 2A fibers?
Mixed, fast oxidative glycolytic
What does epimysium surround?
The outermost layer, surrounds the entire muscle
What does the perimysium surround?
One motor unit
What does the endomysium surround?
One muscle fiber
Describe Henneman size principal
First of all type 1 fibers are contracted, then type 2a fibers, then type 2x
What level of muscle anatomy is associated with a motor unit?
Fascicle
Sarcomere structure. What are the four regions of a sarcomere?
- Z disc.
- I band
- A band.
- H zone.
What is the acronym for the regions in a sarcomere?
H.A.I.Z
What are the two bands in a sarcomere?
A band, I band
What is the equation for work?
Force x distance
What is the equation for power?
Work / time
What are the three phases of muscle contraction?
Latent period, contraction phase, and relaxation phase