ES - Muscle Anatomy and Phys - Muscle anatomy Flashcards
1
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What are the major muscle groups? (12) Where are they located? (origin and insertion (ANATOMY BOOK)
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Forearms Biceps Triceps Shoulders Quadriceps Hamstrings Calves Abdominals Chest Trapezius - neck, upper back Latissimus Dorsi - mid, low back Glutes
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Major Muscles - Anterior (15) (O and I)
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Deltoid Pectoralis Major Biceps Brachii Rectus Abdominis Brachialis External Oblique Brachioradialis Finger flexors (FIND) Adductor Longus Gracilis Sartorius Rectus Femoris Vastus Lateralis Vastus Medialis Tibialis Anterior
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Major Muscles - Posterior (12) (O and I)
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Trapezius Infraspinatus Teres Major Triceps Brachii Latissimus Dorsi Finger Extensors (FIND) Gluteus Maximus Semitendinosus Biceps Brachii Semimebranosus Gastrocnemius Soleus
4
Q
Describe muscle organization from smallest to largest functional unit (???????????)
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Myofilaments (actin, myosin) Myofibril Sarcoplasm Sarcolemma Endomysium (between fibers) Fasciculi Perimysium Muscle Fibers Epimysium
5
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Components of the contractile unit
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Motor neuron Neuromuscular junction Motor unit Sarcoplasm Myofibrils Myofilament (action and myosin)
