MUSCLES Flashcards
1
Q
Major Properties of Muscles (5)
A
- Excitable / Irritable
- Contractible
- Extensible
- Elasticity
- Adaptability
2
Q
capable of receiving stimulation and responding to it
A
Excitable / Irritable
3
Q
capable of contracting / shortening
A
contractible
4
Q
a muscle can be stretched without damage
A
extensible
5
Q
able to return to its original resting shape
A
elasticity
6
Q
can be changed in response to how it is used
A
adaptability
7
Q
attach muscles to bone
A
tendon
8
Q
attach muscles to muscle
A
fascia
9
Q
Major Muscle Movements (5)
A
- Adduction
- Abduction
- Flexion
- Extension
- Rotation
10
Q
Strength Training Tips (6)
A
- Focus on good form
- Tempo, Tempo, Tempo
- Remember to breathe
- Keep challenging
- Practice the entire body
- Cool off
11
Q
moving a body part toward the midline of the body
A
adduction
12
Q
moving a body part away from body
A
abduction
13
Q
bending a joint to increase angle between two bones
A
flexion
14
Q
straightening / extending a joint to increase the angle
A
extension
15
Q
moving a body part around an axis
A
rotation
