Muscles & Tissues Flashcards
1
Q
Muscles that rotate the palmar or plantar surface downward are called what?
A
Pronator
2
Q
Muscles that rotate the palmar or plantar surface upward are called what?
A
Supinator
3
Q
What is the term used for blood flow through tissue?
A
Perfusion
4
Q
What is the term that describes lack of blood flow through a tissue?
A
Ischemia
5
Q
What is the term that describes a localized area of necrosis caused by interrupted blood supply?
A
Infarct
6
Q
What is the term for the sheet of fibrous connective tissue that covers, supports, and separates muscles called?
A
Fascia
7
Q
What do antagonistic muscles do?
A
Work against other muscles
8
Q
What do synergist muscles do?
A
Work with other muscles
