Chapter 1 Workbook

Question 1

What are trail markers to help locate muscle and tendons?

Answer 1

Bony landmarks

Question 2

What does palpation mean?

Answer 2

To examine or explore by touching, usually as a diagnostic tool

Question 3

Palpation is an art and skill that involves

Answer 3

Locating, becoming aware of its characteristics, and assessing to determine how to treat

Question 4

For greater sensitivity, lay one hand top of the other. The top hand

Answer 4

Directs movement and depth

Question 5

Movement performed by your partner is called__ And when your partner relaxes and allows you to do the movement it’s called __

Answer 5

Active movement, passive movement

Question 6

Resisted movements are used to distinguish

Answer 6

The lengths, shapes, and edges of different muscles and tendons

Question 7

Skeletal muscle is composed of

Answer 7

Muscle cells - fibers

Connective tissue - fascia

Question 8

Name 3 physical characteristics that distinguish muscle from other tissue

Answer 8

Striated texture, direction of muscle fibers, can be contracted or relaxed

Question 9

Tendon

Answer 9

Attaches muscle to bone/periosteum around the bone, where muscle tissue merge together at the end

Will become taut or slack depending shortening or lengthening on contraction of muscle

Question 10

Ligament

Answer 10

Attaches bone to bone

Will remain taut throughout all movements and states of contraction