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Chapter 10 Flashcards

1
Q

How many muscles are in the body?

A

600

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2
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What are the three types of muscle tissue?

A

skeletal, cardiac, smooth

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3
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What is the major purpose of muscles?

A

convert chemical energy to ATP

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4
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What is myology?

A

the study of the muscular system

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5
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What are the 5 functions of muscles?

A

movement, stability, controlling of passageways, heat production, and glycemic control

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6
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What is endomysium?

A

thing sleeve of connective tissue that surrounds muscle fibers

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7
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What is perimysium?

A

thick layer of connective tissue

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8
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What is epimysium?

A

fibrous sheath surrounding entire muscle

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9
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What is fascia?

A

separates neighboring muscles

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10
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What is a muscle compartment?

A

Group of related muscles enclosed and separated by connective tissue

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11
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What are tendons?

A

bridge gap between muscle ends and bones

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12
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What kind of attachment is a tendon considered?

A

An indirect attachment

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13
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What is a direct attachment?

A

little separation between muscle and bone

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14
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What is the origin of the muscle?

A

bony attachment at the end of muscle

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15
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What is the belly of the muscle?

A

thicker, middle region of muscle

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16
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What is the insertion part of the muscle?

A

bony attachment to mobile end of the muscle

17
Q

What are the four categories depending on action?

A

prime mover, synergist, antagonist, and fixator

18
Q

What are intrinsic muscles?

A

entirely contained within a region

19
Q

What are extrinsic muscles?

A

has a designated region, but originated elsewhere

20
Q

What is innervation of a muscle?

A

identity of the muscle that stimulates it

21
Q

What are cranial nerves?

A

arise from the base of the brain

22
Q

How many liters of blood per minute does the muscular system receive?

A

1.24 L

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