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F&A 1 Kinesiology Ch. 3 Flashcards

1
Q

Refers to the ability of a muscle to shorten & move an object when resistance is applied to the muscle is…

A

Contractility

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2
Q

In anatomical terminology the opposite of lateral is…

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Medial

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3
Q

The term that means “towards the head” is…

A

Cephalad

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4
Q

In anatomical position, skin is what to the bone?

A

Superficial

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5
Q

The spinal column is what to the sternum?

A

Posterior

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6
Q

In fundamental position, the little finger is what to the thumb?

A

Posterior

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7
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In supine, the sternum is what to the clavicle?

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Medial

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8
Q

In fundamental position, the patella is what to the tibia?

A

Superficial

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9
Q

In anatomical position, the elbow is what to the fingers?

A

Proximal

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10
Q

In anatomical position, the scapula is what to the femur?

A

Superior

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11
Q 
Which of these divisions of the spinal column is the most caudal?  
A. Thoracic
B. Sacral
C. Cervical
D. Lumbar
A

Sacral

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12
Q

The radius is on what side of the forearm?

A

Lateral

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13
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The calcaneus is on what portion of the foot?

A

Posterior

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14
Q

The femur is what to the tibia?

A

Proximal

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15
Q

The lengthening movement of a muscle is known as…

A

Extensibility

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16
Q

A movement in which the muscle length stays the same yet responds to tension is…

A

Static stretching

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17
Q

The muscle’s ability to return to its original shape after contracting or stretching is known as…

A

Elasticity

18
Q

The ability to react to increased & multiple stimuli is …

A

Excitability

19
Q

What are muscle fibers called that run parallel to the long axis of the bone?

A

Parallel muscles

20
Q

What are the actions of the gastrocnemius?

A
  • Flex the knee

- Plantar flex the ankle

21
Q

What is the action of the soleus?

A

Plantar flexion

22
Q

What are the actions of the tibialis anterior?

A
  • Invert the foot

- Dorsiflex the ankle

23
Q

What are the 5 roles of muscles?

A
  • Agonist
  • Synergist
  • Antagonist
  • Stabilizer
  • Neutralizer
24
Q

What type of muscle is the primary mover in a muscle contraction that provides the work in a muscle contraction?

A

Agonist

25
Q

What type of muscle opposes the primary mover?

A

Antagonist

26
Q

What type of muscle inhibits the contraction of another muscle?

A

Neutralizer

27
Q

What type of muscle assists other muscles by fixing a specific joint in place?

A

Stabilizer

28
Q

What enhances the movement of another muscle?

A

Synergist

29
Q

Isokinetic & Isotonic are what type of contractions?

A

Dynamic

30
Q

Name the 6 types of muscle contractions.

A
  1. Isometric
  2. Isokinetic
  3. Isotonic
  4. Concentric
  5. Eccentric
31
Q

Concentric & Eccentric contractions are in what muscle contraction category?

A

Isotonic contraction

32
Q

Contractions producing tension within the muscle without a change in length of fiber are known as…?

A

Isometric contraction

33
Q

Contraction that is the same or controlled speed of movement is…?

A

Isokinetic contraction

34
Q

Constant resistance of force in which both eccentric & concentric movements occur is known as…?

A

Isotonic contraction

35
Q

What is the characteristic of dynamic muscular actions?

A

The muscle fibers either shorten or lengthen

36
Q

A contraction of a muscle in which the muscle fiber shortens is…?

A

Concentric

37
Q

A muscle in which the fibers lengthen is…?

A

Eccentric

38
Q

Name the muscles of quiet respiration.

A
  1. Diaphragm
  2. Intercostals
  3. Serratus posterior superior & inferior
39
Q

What is “silent or quiet breathing”?

A

Non-strenuous inhalation & exhalation without the use of accessory muscles

40
Q

Name the muscles that assist with strenuous breathing.

A
  1. All scalenes
  2. Sternocleidomastoid
  3. Pectoralis minor

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