Lab 6 [Musculoskeletal]

Question 1

When are the hamstrings contracting the most? What types of contractions?

Answer 1

Right heel strike: concentric then at the end eccentric

Question 2

The iliofibular muscle connects further up the lower bones so it is _____. This gives a ___ movement.

Answer 2

Closer to the pivot point
Large amplitude
Little torque

Question 3

How does the human fibula compare to bird femur?

Answer 3

Fibula is only a formed bone in the human

Question 4

What 2 structures prevent bowstringing?

Answer 4

Sling

Accessory flexor

Question 5

What is the equivalent of the glutes in the chicken?

Answer 5

Lateral iliotibial

Question 6

What do humans have instead of ilio? Where insert?

Answer 6

Biceps femoris

Ischium

Question 7

Human equivalent of flexors

Answer 7

Semimembranous and semitendinius

Question 8

What is biarticulate?

Answer 8

Lateral iliofibular muscle and biceps femoris long head

Question 9

Where does the medial knee flexor attach? Different from all others

Answer 9

Ishium