MUSCLE ARCHITECTURE, FUNCTION AND CONTRACTION Flashcards
Example of first- class lever
head tilt (flex and extend)
Example of second-class lever
contraction of calf
Example of third-class lever
Bicep curls
Types of fascicle arrangements
Circular
Parallel
Convergent
Pennate: uni, bi, multi
Example of circular muscle
eyes- orbicularis
Example of parallel muscle
external oblique
example of convergent muscle
pec major
example of unipennate
extensor digitorum longus
example of bipennate
rectus femoris
example of multipennate
deltoid
What is scapulohumeral rhythm
the combined movement of the scapula and humerus
which muscles stabilize the scapula ?
Trapezius
Serratus Anterior
Which nerve affects the serratus anterior causing paralysis?
Long thoracic nerve
Suprascapular Nerve Entrapment
nerve passes throug suprascapular notch and supplies the supraspinatus and infraspiantus muscles.
Caused by extreme scapular motion ( overhead movement) with throwing action
Poorly localized pain and muscular weakness