Chapter 2 & 3 Flashcards
Direct mover
Agonist
Opposite side; slows down the movement
Antagonist
Assists with performing the movement indirectly
Synergist
A semirigid or rigid body that when given force with a line of action not passing the pivot point, puts force to an object that stops its tendency to rotate.
Lever
Muscle force and the force of resistance act on the opposite side of the fulcrum. Tricep extension or goodmorning
1st Class lever
Weight is located between the axis and the force applied. Calf raises or wheelbarrow
Second class lever
Most common lever. Force is applied between both the resistance and the axis
3rd Class lever
What happens when tendon is inserted farther away from the joint?
- Should be able to lift heavier weights because of the longer moment arm.
- Will be a loss in the speed of movement because of the need for more contractions
Splits the body into left and right. Movements are front and back
Sagittal plane
Splits the body into front and back halves. Movements are side to side
Frontal plane
Splits the body into a top and a bottom. Movement are twisting
Transverse Plane
What are the sources of resistance to muscular contractions? (5)
- Gravity
- Inertia
- Friction
- Fluid resistance
- Elasticity
The downward force on objects from gravity, known as the weight of the object
Gravity
When a weight is accelerated
Inertia
Moving an object that is against another object
Friction
Moving through a liquid or gas
Fluid resistance
The further you stretch something that is elastic, the more resistance it has
Elasticity
Muscle is shortening
Concentric
Muscle in lengthening
Eccentric